The Italian textile machinery sector recorded a decline in orders during the third quarter of 2025, according to the latest data from ACIMIT, the Association of Italian Textile Machinery Manufacturers. The orders index, compiled by ACIMIT’s Economics Department, fell by 16% compared to the same period last year, standing at 41.8 points (base year 2021 = 100).

Both domestic and foreign markets reported decreases. In Italy, orders dropped by 17% compared to the third quarter of 2024, with an index value of 49.9 points. Foreign orders fell by 16%, reaching an index value of 40.7 points. Despite the contraction, the sector’s order backlog provides around four months of guaranteed production, slightly higher than the 3.9 months recorded in the previous quarter.

Marco Salvadè, President of ACIMIT, noted that the overall demand remains weak: “In Italy, the decline in order intake reflects the difficult period the textile supply chain is currently experiencing. However, on foreign markets, we can see some signs of recovery.” He added that exports showed growth in key markets such as India, Pakistan and Egypt during the first half of 2025.

Salvadè also pointed to a sense of optimism following the recent ITMA ASIA + CITME 2025 exhibition in Singapore. “I believe the 100 Italian exhibitors can be satisfied with both the number and quality of visitors and with the business prospects generated. I hope that the work carried out at the fair will translate into stronger order intake within a context of reduced uncertainty.”

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