China’s Machine Tool and Related Industry Output Report (Jan–Feb 2025)
1. Overview of Industrial Output
This report provides a statistical summary of China’s machine tool and related product output for the period January to February 2025. The data highlights production volumes and year-over-year (YoY) growth rates across major categories, including machine tools, automobiles, robotics, ferrous and non-ferrous metals.
2. Machine Tool Production
2.1 Metal Cutting and Forming Tools
Production of metal cutting machine tools reached 103,000 units, up 14.4% YoY. Metal forming machine tools totaled 23,000 units, a 15% increase from the previous year, showing strong demand in the manufacturing sector.
3. Automotive and Robotics Output
Automobile production reached 4.454 million units, representing a 13.9% YoY growth. Industrial robots saw significant growth, totaling 91,088 sets with a 27% increase, reflecting strong trends in automation and intelligent manufacturing.
4. Ferrous Metal Production
Pig iron and crude steel both experienced slight declines of 0.5% and 1.5% respectively, while steel products increased by 4.7%. Notably, rebar and wire rods showed YoY decreases of 7.5% and 1.1%. However, cold rolled sheets (+13.1%) and welded steel pipes (+16.5%) posted strong growth.
5. Non-Ferrous Metals and Alloys
Production of alumina, aluminum alloy, and refined copper showed strong performance with double-digit or high single-digit growth. Zinc, on the other hand, declined by 6.8%. The category of ‘Ten Non-Ferrous Metals’ showed modest growth at 1.4%.
6. YoY Growth Rate Chart
The chart below presents the year-over-year growth trends across all major product categories in a visual format.
7. Conclusion
The first two months of 2025 have shown a strong rebound in industrial production, particularly in automation and specialized metal processing segments. These trends align with China’s push toward smart manufacturing and industrial upgrading.
8. Growth vs Decline Comparison
The following comparative chart highlights the product categories that experienced YoY growth and those that saw a decline in the first two months of 2025. This visual helps distinguish top-performing sectors from those facing contraction.
9. Visual Data Table: Output and Growth
The following visual table summarizes the cumulative output and YoY growth of each major product category, presented in a clear, graphical format for quick analysis.
