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
In the first quarter of 2025, orders for textile machinery recorded by ACIMIT (Association of Italian Textile Machinery Manufacturers) dropped sharply by 29% compared to the same period in 2024, with the index falling to 41.8 points (base year 2021=100). Both domestic and international markets witnessed steep declines—orders in Italy plummeted by 57%, while foreign […]














