This indicator measures the total value of new orders placed with machine tool manufacturers in Japan compared to the same month in the previous year. It serves as a critical leading indicator for the manufacturing sector and overall capital expenditure, as machine tools are essential for industrial production. High growth in orders typically signals future increases in industrial output and economic expansion, while a decline suggests a potential slowdown in the manufacturing cycle.
The data is compiled by the Japan Machine Tool Builders' Association (JMTBA) by aggregating new order values from its member companies. The year-over-year percentage change is calculated by comparing the current month's total value with the total value from the same month one year prior.
| Date | Actual | Forecast | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2026 | 50.40 | 42.00 | +8.40 |
| Jul 9, 2026 | 52.80 | 37.40 | +15.40 |
| Jun 9, 2026 | 37.40 | 37.00 | +0.40 |
| May 15, 2026 | 45.10 | 28.10 | +17.00 |
| Feb 11, 2026 | 25.30 | 9.50 | +15.80 |
| Feb 10, 2026 | 25.30 | — | — |
| Jan 14, 2026 | 10.60 | 14.20 | -3.60 |
| Dec 9, 2025 | 14.20 | 9.40 | +4.80 |
| Nov 12, 2025 | 16.80 | 9.90 | +6.90 |
| Oct 9, 2025 | 9.90 | 8.50 | +1.40 |
| Sep 9, 2025 | 8.10 | 3.60 | +4.50 |
| Aug 13, 2025 | 3.60 | 0.00 | +3.60 |
| Jul 9, 2025 | -0.50 | 3.40 | -3.90 |
| Jun 10, 2025 | 3.40 | 4.00 | -0.60 |
| May 15, 2025 | 7.70 | 11.70 | -4.00 |
| Apr 9, 2025 | 11.40 | 0.50 | +10.90 |
| Mar 11, 2025 | 3.50 | 4.70 | -1.20 |
| Feb 12, 2025 | 4.70 | 1.60 | +3.10 |
| Jan 15, 2025 | 11.20 | 3.00 | +8.20 |
| Dec 10, 2024 | 3.00 | 3.20 | -0.20 |
| Nov 12, 2024 | 9.30 | -3.70 | +13.00 |
| Oct 9, 2024 | -6.50 | -1.20 | -5.30 |
| Sep 10, 2024 | -3.50 | 8.70 | -12.20 |
| Aug 13, 2024 | 8.40 | 7.50 | +0.90 |
| Jul 9, 2024 | 9.70 | 2.30 | +7.40 |
| Jun 11, 2024 | 4.20 | -6.50 | +10.70 |
| May 14, 2024 | -11.60 | -7.50 | -4.10 |
| Apr 9, 2024 | -8.50 | -5.00 | -3.50 |
| Mar 11, 2024 | -8.00 | -10.00 | +2.00 |
| Feb 13, 2024 | -14.10 | -6.00 | -8.10 |
| Jan 15, 2024 | -9.90 | -9.00 | -0.90 |
| Dec 11, 2023 | -13.60 | -12.00 | -1.60 |
| Nov 13, 2023 | -20.60 | -8.00 | -12.60 |
| Oct 11, 2023 | -11.20 | -15.00 | +3.80 |
| Sep 11, 2023 | -17.60 | -17.00 | -0.60 |
| Aug 9, 2023 | -19.80 | -20.00 | +0.20 |
| Jul 11, 2023 | -21.70 | -28.00 | +6.30 |
| Jun 12, 2023 | -22.20 | -9.00 | -13.20 |
| May 15, 2023 | -12.70 | -13.00 | +0.30 |
| Apr 11, 2023 | -15.20 | -17.00 | +1.80 |
| Mar 9, 2023 | -10.70 | 2.30 | -13.00 |
| Feb 9, 2023 | -9.70 | 0.50 | -10.20 |
| Jan 16, 2023 | 1.00 | -4.00 | +5.00 |
| Dec 12, 2022 | -7.80 | 1.50 | -9.30 |
| Nov 10, 2022 | -5.40 | 1.20 | -6.60 |
| Oct 12, 2022 | 4.30 | 12.00 | -7.70 |
| Sep 12, 2022 | 10.70 | 7.00 | +3.70 |
| Aug 9, 2022 | 5.50 | 14.00 | -8.50 |
| Jul 11, 2022 | 17.10 | 8.00 | +9.10 |
| Jun 9, 2022 | 23.70 | 27.00 | -3.30 |
