1. Strong Overall Performance Reaches a New High

• Total machine tool orders in Japan reached ¥203.38 billion in June 2026, representing a 14.9% increase from May and the first month-on-month growth in three months.
• Compared with June 2025, total orders increased by 52.7%, marking the 12th consecutive month of year-on-year growth.
• Total orders have remained above ¥120 billion for 16 consecutive months.
• Monthly orders exceeded the ¥200 billion mark for the first time in history.
• Both domestic and foreign orders remained at high levels, achieving double-digit growth compared with both the previous month and the same month of the previous year.

2. Market Outlook

• Demand for capital equipment is expected to continue growing in the coming months.
• Government policy support is anticipated to further stimulate domestic capital investment.
• Strong demand related to AI and robotics is expected to help offset uncertainties arising from the international environment.
• However, inflationary pressures remain a concern and could negatively impact future capital expenditure.

3. Domestic Market (Domestic Orders)

Domestic Orders Continue to Expand

• Domestic orders totaled ¥58.02 billion in June.
• This represented a 28.0% increase compared to May.
• Year-on-year, domestic orders grew by 45.5%.

Performance by Major Industry

• Industrial Machinery: up 59.6% month-on-month.
• Motor Vehicles: up 63.4% month-on-month.
• Electrical & Precision Machinery: up 89.9% month-on-month.
• Aircraft, Shipbuilding & Transport Equipment: down 65.8% month-on-month.

4. Foreign Market (Foreign Orders)

Overseas Orders Reach a Record High

• Foreign orders amounted to ¥145.36 billion in June.
• Orders increased by 10.4% from May, marking the first month-on-month growth in three months.
• Foreign orders recorded 21 consecutive months of year-on-year growth.
• The June figure surpassed the previous all-time high of ¥143 billion, set in March 2026.

Regional Performance

Asia

• Order value: ¥81.42 billion.
• Up 8.5% from May.
• Increased 74.4% year-on-year.

Europe

• Order value: ¥19.36 billion.
• Up 15.2% from May.
• Increased 21.6% year-on-year.

North America

• Order value: ¥40.65 billion.
• Up 8.8% from May.
• Increased 44.0% year-on-year.

*This article is reprinted from JMTBA (Japan Machine Tool Builders' Association)

Source: https://www.jmtba.or.jp/english/wjmtbap/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/JMTBA-NOTES-2026-07.pdf