In January 2025 compared with December 2024, new orders in the manufacturing sector dropped 2.8% in nominal terms due to drops recorded in the consumer goods industry (-12.7%) and in the capital goods industry (-8.2%). Increases were recorded in the durable goods industry (+24%) and in the intermediary goods industry (+8%).
In January 2025 compared with January 2024, new orders in the manufacturing sector overall declined 3.5% in nominal terms due to a 7.3% drop in the capital goods industry. Increases were recorded in the durable goods industry (+22.2%), the intermediary goods industry (+0.4%) and the consumer goods industry (+0.1%).