Germany’s manufacturing sector expands in March ’25

Germany’s manufacturing sector saw a 3.6 per cent rise in real new orders in March 2025, following seasonal and calendar adjustments, according to data from the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis). Excluding large-scale orders, the increase was 3.2 per cent.

The three-month comparison showed a 2.3 per cent decline in new orders in the first quarter of 2025, but when large-scale orders were excluded, orders rose by 0.5 per cent.

Key sectors contributing to the growth included the electrical equipment industry, machinery and equipment, transport equipment, automotive, and pharmaceuticals.

Capital goods orders rose by 3.7 per cent, while intermediate goods and consumer goods saw increases of 2.5 per cent and 8.7 per cent, respectively.

Foreign orders increased by 4.7 per cent, driven by an 8.0 per cent rise from the euro area, while domestic orders grew by 2.0 per cent. Manufacturing turnover in March 2025 was up 2.2 per cent from the previous month, although it showed a slight year-on-year decline of 0.4 per cent.

Attribution: Amwal Al Ghad English
Subediting: M. S. Salama