In contrast to the national trend, the eastern German mechanical engineering sector recorded more orders in 2025. Orders increased by around 3 percent in real terms, while incoming orders stagnated nationwide, according to the industry association VDMA. Over the year as a whole, higher demand from abroad - mainly from the eurozone - contributed to the growth: up 4 percent.
At the end of the year, there was also a significant boost in domestic orders. According to the figures, domestic orders from machinery and plant manufacturers between the Baltic Sea and the Ore Mountains rose by 17 percent in December compared to the same month last year.
