In the first quarter of 2026, China’s machinery industry showed a good trend of steady growth.
The reporter learned from relevant channels that the added value of the five major industries mainly involved in the machinery industry showed a year-on-year growth trend.
Specifically, the general equipment manufacturing industry increased by 7.8% year-on-year, which shows that the industry has positive development momentum in terms of technological innovation and market demand.
As the basic equipment of industrial production, the growth of general equipment is of great significance to the stable operation of the entire industrial system.
The special equipment manufacturing industry grew by 7.7% year-on-year. Special equipment is usually designed for specific industries or specific production links. Its growth reflects the development vitality of related industries and the continued demand for professional equipment.
The automobile manufacturing industry grew by 5.1% year-on-year. The automobile industry has always been an important pillar industry of the national economy. The growth in the first quarter reflects the market’s consumer demand for automobile products and the industry’s achievements in technological upgrading and new energy vehicle development.
The electrical machinery and equipment manufacturing industry grew by 7.3% year-on-year. With the continuous advancement of science and technology and the adjustment of the energy structure, electrical machinery and equipment are increasingly used in various fields. Its growth also reflects the innovation ability and market competitiveness of the industry.
The instrument manufacturing industry grew by 7.7% year-on-year. Instruments play a key measurement and control role in industrial production, scientific research and other fields. Its growth shows the increasing demand for high-precision and intelligent instruments in related fields.
In terms of fixed asset investment, investment in general equipment manufacturing increased by 12.5% year-on-year. This shows that companies are confident in the future development of general equipment and have increased investment in equipment research and development, production and other aspects.
Investment in the automobile manufacturing industry increased by 4.8% year-on-year, reflecting that the automobile industry continues to make efforts in technology research and development, production capacity expansion and other aspects.
Judging from the output of representative products in the machinery industry, the cumulative output of industrial robots was 238,000 sets, a year-on-year increase of 33.2%.
The rapid growth of industrial robots reflects the trend of manufacturing industry transforming to intelligence and automation. More and more companies use industrial robots to improve production efficiency and product quality.
The cumulative output of generating units was 84.09 million kilowatts, a year-on-year increase of 15.1%, which is of great significance for ensuring energy supply and meeting the demand for electricity for economic development.
Overall, the steady growth of China’s machinery industry in the first quarter of 2026 has provided strong support for the stable development of the economy. In the future, with the continuous advancement of technology and the further release of market demand, the machinery industry is expected to continue to maintain a good development momentum.
