Japan’s Machine Tool Orders Rise 24.2% YoY in February 2026, Extending Recovery Momentum
Japan’s machine tool orders rose 24.2% YoY to JPY146.74 billion in Feb 2026, marking eight months of growth driven by strong domestic and global demand.
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Machine Tool Market Continues Recovery; Forecast to Grow 6% to 1.7 Trillion Yen in 2026
Global machine tool market projected to grow 6% in 2026 to 1.7 trillion yen, driven by China, the U.S., and semiconductor demand, with automation trends accelerating.
Japan’s Machine Tool Orders Rise 25.3% YoY in January 2026 to JPY 145.6 Billion
Japan’s machine tool orders totaled JPY 145.6 billion in January 2026, up 25.3% YoY despite an 8.2% MoM decline, with overseas demand extending its growth streak to 16 consecutive …
Japan’s Machine Tool Orders Rise 10.9% YoY in December 2025 to JPY 158.64 Billion, Highest in 9 Months
Japan’s machine tool orders rose 10.9% YoY in December 2025 to JPY 158.64 billion, the highest in nine months, driven by strong overseas demand and solid full-year growth of 8%.
Japan’s Machine Tool Orders Rise 14.8% YoY in November 2025, Driven by Overseas Demand
Japan’s machine tool orders rose 14.8% YoY in November 2025 despite a monthly decline, driven by strong overseas demand, led by Asia and China.
Sales Outlook Improves for 18 Machine Tool Makers in FY2026, Driven by Electronics and Aerospace Demand
Twelve of 18 major machine tool manufacturers forecast sales growth in FY2026, driven by electronics and aerospace demand, while opinions remain divided on the impact of U.S. tarif…
Japan’s Machine Tool Orders Rise 17.1% in October 2025, with Thailand Surging 35.4%
JMTBA reported that total global orders for Japanese machine tools reached 143.456 billion yen (USD 920.45 million) in October 2025, up 3.1% month-on-month and 17.1% year-on-year.
Okamoto Reinforces Its Leadership in Grinding Technology with Quick Touch Highlight at METALEX 2025
Okamoto reaffirms its leadership in grinding technology, showcasing the Quick Touch system that enhances precision and user convenience at METALEX 2025, BITEC Bangna.
Japan’s Machine Tool Orders Hit 139.1 Billion Yen in September 2025 – Thailand Drops 19.5% from Previous Month
JMTBA reported that total global orders for Japanese machine tools reached ¥139.146 billion (USD 896.42 million) in September 2025, rising 15.8% month-on-month and 11.0% year-on-ye…
Japan’s Machine Tool Orders Reach 120.17 Billion Yen in August 2025 – Thailand Surges 73.5% from July
JMTBA reported that the total value of Japan’s machine tool orders in August 2025 reached 120.17 billion yen (USD 792.15 million). This represented a 6.4% decrease compared to July…
Japan’s Machine Tool Orders Grow Year-on-Year in July 2025
JMTBA reported that total global orders for Japanese machine tools in July 2025 reached 128.357 billion yen (USD 871.95 million), down 3.6% from June.
Japan’s Machine Tool Orders Edge Up in June 2025
JMTBA reported that total global orders for Japanese machine tools in June 2025 reached ¥133.16 billion (US$902.31 million), up 3.5% from May
Japan’s Machine Tool Orders Slightly Down in May 2025, While Thailand Surges Over 2X
JMTBA reported that global orders for Japanese machine tools totaled 128.718 billion yen (approx. USD 882.23 million) in May 2025, a slight 1.1% decrease from April.
Japan’s Machine Tool Orders Fell in April 2025, but Thailand Continues 4-Month Growth Streak
JMTBA reported that global orders for Japanese machine tools in April 2025 totaled 130.214 billion yen (approx. USD 912.13 million), marking a 13.8% decline from March 2025.
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Japan's Machine Tool Orders Rise in March 2025, Thai Orders Up 6.7%
JMTBA reported that global orders for Japanese machine tools in March 2025 totaled 151.101 billion yen (approx. USD 1.05551 billion), marking a 27.8% increase from February 2025.
Japan's Machine Tool Orders Rebound in February 2025, with Thailand Up 6.4%
JMTBA reported that total global orders for Japanese machine tools in February 2025 reached 118.198 billion yen (approx. USD 801.03 million), marking a 1.8% increase from January. …
Japan’s Machine Tool Orders in January 2025 Drop Below 120 Billion Yen
JMTBA reported that total machine tool orders in January 2025 amounted to 116.15 billion yen (USD 775.04 million), marking an 18.8% decrease from December 2024.
Japan's Machine Tool Orders Surpass 140 Billion Yen for the First Time in 21 Months in December 2024
JMTBA reported that total machine tool orders in December 2024 reached 143.09 billion yen (approximately U$942.13 million), marking a 19.9% increase from November.