Japan Machine Tool Orders

Japan's machine tool orders increased by 11.4% year-on-year to JPY 151,104 in March 2025, accelerating from a 3.5% growth in the previous month. This marked the sixth consecutive month of rising machine tool orders, primarily driven by a 17.9% surge in foreign orders to JPY 101,838. Meanwhile, domestic demand remained stable at JPY 49,266. On a monthly basis, orders jumped 27.8% in March, following a 1.8% rise in February.