2025 New Orders
The latest update based on U.S. Census Bureau data.
As of March, manufacturers’ new orders rose by an average of 5.8 percent year-over-year, or $35.5 million, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. The most substantial growth was recorded in the transportation equipment sector, which surged by 27.0 percent. This was followed by the durable goods industries segment, which posted a 10.9 percent increase, while the electrical equipment, appliances and components segment rounded up the top three with a 10.6 percent increase.
The primary metals category saw orders climb 5.4 percent, while the computers and electronic products segment recorded a 4.1 percent uptick. The fabricated metal products sector also expanded, with a 2.6 percent increase compared to the same period last year. The machinery and nondurable goods industries sectors registered a more modest gain of 0.7 percent.
Most surveyed sectors reported year-over-year growth. The only decline came from the furniture and related products segment, which slipped 0.3 percent.
Month-over-month growth
Between February and March, new orders jumped by 18.1 percent, or $99.3 million. The largest monthly increase occurred in the transportation equipment sector, where orders soared by 52.9 percent. The durable goods industries also posted a notable 25.8 percent gain, while the computers and electronic products segment grew by 25.2 percent.
Demand remained strong in the electrical equipment, appliances and components segment, which rose by 12.9 percent, while fabricated metal products climbed 11.5 percent. Machinery orders were up 11.4 percent for the month.
The nondurable goods industries contributed to the overall growth as well, with a 10.6 percent increase. Meanwhile, orders for primary metals grew by 7.1 percent, and the furniture and related products segment rose by 3.9 percent.
—Posted on May 28, 2025
As of February, new orders declined by an average of 0.3 percent year-over-year, totaling $1.9 million, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Nearly all industries posted losses, while only four reported gains.
The transportation equipment sector led the way with a 4.3 percent increase compared to February 2024. Close behind, the computers and electronic products segment registered a 2.3 percent gain. Orders in the electrical equipment, appliances and components category expanded by 1.2 percent, while the durable goods industries reported a more modest rise of 0.5 percent.
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Meanwhile, several industries saw notable declines. The furniture and related products sector experienced the steepest year-over-year drop, with orders falling 3.1 percent. The machinery industry followed, posting a 2.9 percent decrease. Orders in the fabricated metal products sector were down 1.4 percent, while the nondurable goods industries segment recorded a 1.1 percent decline. The primary metals segment saw a slight contraction of 0.1 percent.
Month-over-month growth
From January to February this year, new orders declined by 0.4 percent, amounting to $2.2 million. Despite the overall decrease, five sectors showed positive momentum. The transportation equipment sector led monthly growth with a 7.1 percent surge. The furniture and related products industry bounced back with a 5 percent increase. The electrical equipment, appliances and components segment grew 2.7 percent, followed by a 2.4 percent rise in the durable goods industries. The computers and electronic products sector also posted a 1.8 percent gain.
On the other hand, the nondurable goods industries registered the sharpest monthly decline, with orders falling 2.9 percent. The machinery sector slipped 0.9 percent, followed by a 0.5 percent drop in the fabricated metal products segment. The primary metals industry saw a smaller decrease of 0.4 percent.
—Posted on April 28, 2025
As of January, new orders increased by an average of 3.5 percent, or $18.6 million, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. The most significant rise compared to January 2024 occurred in the transportation equipment sector, which saw a 10.5 percent surge. The durable goods industries sector posted a 4.3 percent gain, while the computers and electronic products segment rose by 3.4 percent. Orders in the nondurable goods industries sector grew by 2.8 percent, and primary metals followed with a 2.6 percent increase.
Year-over-year, nearly all surveyed manufacturing industries showed growth, except for the furniture and related products sector, which saw a slight decline of 0.7 percent. In contrast, the machinery sector rose by 1.0 percent, and the fabricated metal products segment saw a 1.6 percent increase.
Month-over-month growth
On a month-over-month basis, new orders fell by an average of 5.2 percent, or $30.6 million as of January. Unlike the yearly trend, only four sectors experienced positive growth. Primary metals saw a 10.4 percent increase, orders for fabricated metal products grew by 6.4 percent, while furniture and related products increased by 4.3 percent. The machinery sector experienced a small gain of 0.7 percent.
The largest drop occurred in the computers and electronic products segment, which plummeted by 25.5 percent. Orders for the transportation equipment sector fell by 19.5 percent, durable goods industries saw an 8.8 percent decrease and the electrical equipment, appliances and components sector dropped by 5.6 percent. Nondurable goods industries also recorded a 1.8 percent decline.
—Posted on March 25, 2025
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