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July 6, 2026

Germany Factory Orders and Industrial Turnover May Update

Monthly UpdateMacro Economic IndicatorsConsumer DiscretionaryIndustrials

German manufacturing data for May exceeded expectations, with a 1.9% increase in orders and 1.8% in industrial turnover. This suggests a stabilization in economic activity and points to robust industrial production growth in the second quarter.

Key Takeaways

  • 1.German manufacturing orders rose 1.9% in May, exceeding consensus estimates of 1.1%.
  • 2.Industrial turnover grew 1.8% in May, supported by strong performance in basic metals, electronics, and chemicals.
  • 3.The firm expects June industrial production to show a 0.5% mom increase due to robust manufacturing growth.

Table of Contents

  • BOTTOM LINE
  • KEY NUMBERS
  • MAIN POINTS
  • Exhibit 1: German Manufacturing Orders and Sales - Overview
  • Exhibit 2: German Manufacturing Orders by Destination
  • Exhibit 3: German Manufacturing Orders by Sub-Sector
  • Exhibit 4: German Manufacturing Turnover (Sales)
  • Exhibit 5: Orders and Sales Diffusion Indices
  • Exhibit 6: We Expect Robust Manufacturing IP Growth After Today's Strong Manufacturing Sales
  • Exhibit 7: Sectoral Spotlight on Defence
  • The European Economics Team
  • Disclosure Appendix

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