09.09.202506:49:31UTC+00Japan Machine Tool Orders Rise 8.1% in July

In August 2025, Japan experienced an 8.1% increase in machine tool orders from the previous year, totaling JPY 119,719 million. This growth outperformed both market forecasts and June's 3.6% rise. A notable factor contributing to this accelerated expansion was a 12% upturn in foreign orders, which amounted to JPY 87,889 million, thus counterbalancing the decline in domestic demand. Specifically, domestic orders decreased by 1.4% year-on-year, settling at JPY 31,730 million. For the year-to-date figures, overall machine tool orders saw a 5.2% growth, supported by a 7.9% increase in foreign orders that compensated for a 1% reduction in domestic demand.