The Japan Machine Tool Builders’ Association (JMTBA) reported that the total value of Japan’s machine tool orders reached 143.456 billion yen (USD 920.45 million) in October 2025, up 3.1% month-on-month and 17.1% year-on-year. This marks the fourth consecutive month of YoY growth and the eighth​ consecutive month in which total orders exceeded 120 billion yen.

Overall demand in October was described as “generally favorable,” driven mainly by a continued rise in foreign orders, which remained the key growth engine. However, short-term market sentiment remains cautious due to ongoing global uncertainties, even as expectations for a gradual recovery continue.

Domestic Orders in Japan - October 2025

Domestic orders in October reached 35.693 billion yen (USD 229.01 million), down 18.2% from September but still 6.7% higher than the same month last year. Despite ongoing challenges, maintaining domestic orders above 35 billion yen for two consecutive months indicates the early stages of demand stabilization.

By major industry (MoM):

• Automotive increased by 16.2%
• Industrial machinery declined by 10.1%
• Electronics & precision machinery declined by 26.2%
• Aerospace, shipbuilding & transport equipment dropped sharply by 71.1%
   

Foreign Orders - October 2025

Foreign orders climbed to 107.763 billion yen (USD 691.43 million), rising 12.8% month-on-month and 20.9% year-on-year — marking 13 consecutive months of YoY growth. October also recorded the highest single-month overseas order value in history.

By region:

• Asia: up 3.8% MoM to 51.50 billion yen, a 3.2% YoY increase
  • China: up 9.3% MoM to 31.791 billion yen 
  • India: down 8.0% MoM to 4.898 billion yen
  • Thailand: up 35.4% MoM to 1.947 billion yen 
• Europe: up 30.0% MoM to 20.205 billion yen, rising 22.4% YoY
• North America: up 13.5% MoM to 33.550 billion yen, a strong 58.2% YoY increase
  • United States: up 9.2% MoM to 28.293 billion yen 

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(1 JPY = 0.0064 USD)

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