Italian Textile Machinery Orders Decline 16% In Q3 2025: ACIMIT
The orders index for Italian textile machinery declined 16% in the third quarter of 2025 compared to the same period last year, according to data released by ACIMIT’s Economics Department. The index stood at 41.8 points, based on 2021 = 100.
Both domestic and international markets contributed to the downturn. Domestic orders dropped 17% year-on-year, with the index reaching 49.9 points. Foreign orders fell 16%, posting an index value of 40.7 points. Despite the slowdown, the sector’s order backlog secured four months of production, slightly up from 3.9 months in the previous quarter.
ACIMIT President Marco Salvadè said the survey highlights a persistently weak demand environment. “In Italy, the decline in order intake reflects the difficult period the textile supply chain is currently experiencing,” he noted. However, he pointed to improving signals abroad. While overall foreign orders remain below 2024 levels, official export data for the first half of 2025 show growth in key markets including India, Pakistan and Egypt.
The recently concluded ITMA ASIA + CITME 2025 exhibition in Singapore also offered a measure of optimism for manufacturers. “I believe the 100 Italian exhibitors can be satisfied with both the quality of visitors and the business prospects generated,” Salvadè said. He expressed hope that momentum from the trade fair would translate into stronger order intake as global geopolitical uncertainty eases.
