In the first quarter of 2026, China’s machinery industry showed a good trend of steady growth.
The reporter learned from the China Machinery Industry Federation that the added value of the five major industries mainly involved in the machinery industry in this quarter all maintained a year-on-year growth trend.
Specifically, the general equipment manufacturing industry increased by 7.8% year-on-year, showing strong development vitality.
This growth has been driven by technological innovation and market demand. General equipment is widely used in various fields of industrial production. Its steady growth has laid a solid foundation for the development of the entire machinery industry.
The special equipment manufacturing industry grew by 7.7% year-on-year. This industry manufactures equipment for the needs of specific fields. Its growth reflects the continued demand for professional equipment in related industries.
The automobile manufacturing industry grew by 5.1% year-on-year. Although the growth rate is slightly lower than that of other industries, automobiles, as important consumer goods and industrial products, have a huge market size and their growth momentum still plays an important role in driving the economy.
The electrical machinery and equipment manufacturing industry grew by 7.3% year-on-year. With the rapid development of new energy, smart grid and other fields, the demand for electrical machinery and equipment continues to increase, driving the growth of this industry.
The instrumentation manufacturing industry grew by 7.7% year-on-year. Instrumentation plays a key role in industrial automation, scientific research and other fields. Its growth reflects the promotion of scientific and technological progress in the industry.
In terms of fixed asset investment, investment in general equipment manufacturing increased by 12.5% year-on-year, which shows that companies are confident in the future development of the industry and have increased investment in equipment updates, technology research and development, etc.
Investment in the automobile manufacturing industry increased by 4.8% year-on-year. Although the growth rate is relatively low, continued investment will help the automobile industry make progress in technological innovation and product upgrades.
The output of representative products in the machinery industry has also increased significantly.
The cumulative output of industrial robots was 238,000 sets, a year-on-year increase of 33.2%. The wide application of industrial robots is an important manifestation of the development of industrial automation. The substantial growth in its output reflects the increasing demand for automated production in the manufacturing industry.
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 the machinery industry in the first quarter of 2026 has provided strong support for the stable development of the Chinese economy. In the future, with the continuous advancement of technology and changes in market demand, the machinery industry is expected to continue to maintain a good development trend.
