Textile Machinery Orders Index Reflects Continued Market Pressure in Q4 2025

In the fourth quarter of 2025, Italian textile machinery manufacturers recorded a 36% year-on-year drop in order intake, underscoring persistent challenges in the global market. The slowdown was evident across both domestic orders, which fell by 50%, and export markets, down 34%.

Quarter-on-quarter, orders declined by 25% compared to July–September 2025. For October to December 2025, the overall orders index stood at 31.5 points (2021 = 100), with the domestic market at 28.4 points and foreign markets at 31.9 points.

For the full year 2025, total order intake was 22% lower than in 2024, driven by a 28% fall in domestic demand and a 21% decline in overseas markets. By year-end, the existing order backlog translated into around 2.9 months of assured production.

From a segment perspective, the spinning machinery sector showed relatively stronger momentum. While forecasts for the first quarter of 2026 remain cautious, several manufacturers anticipate stable or slightly improved conditions compared to the previous quarter.

Commenting on the outlook, Marco Salvadè, President of ACIMIT, noted that despite ongoing difficulties, export data for the first ten months of 2025 point to positive signals. Notably, exports to India grew by 46.7%, making it Italy’s leading destination market and highlighting sustained demand for Italian textile technology in high-growth regions. According to Salvadè, innovation, quality, and a strong foothold in strategic markets will be key to the sector’s recovery.