A positive 2023 for the italian machine tool industry 2024 slightly down. Slowdown in order intake in the first six months
10.07.2024 - ASSOCIATION
The year 2023 proved favourable for the Italian machine tool, robot and automation industry. However, the new production record was due only to the excellent export performance; domestic demand dropped.
With these results, the Italian industry of the sector was confirmed, once again, among the key players of the international scenario, where it came in fifth place in the world ranking of production and fourth in that of exports and consumption.
The forecasts for 2024 are for a moderate decrease in production: the positive export trend is countered by a reduction in domestic deliveries, which are affected by the weakness of domestic demand. On the other hand, the slowdown in order intake in the first part of the year is the result of the uncertain context, both in Italy and abroad.
