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The 2009 World Machine-Tool Survey at a Glance |
Despite widespread recession in the latter part of the year, the total world output rose 15% in 2008. The 28 countries in this survey produced an estimated $81½-billion worth of machine tools last year, compared to their shipments of $71-billion in 2007. Japan’s machine-tool-producing industry, the biggest at $15.8-billion in shipments, is estimated to have declined somewhat (measured in yen). The German sector comes in a very close second for the year at $15.7-billion. China and Italy, third and fourth among producers, has strong showings for the entire year. The U.S. is in seventh place. China remains far and away the world’s largest consumer of machine tools, installing over $19-billion and once again showing double-digit percentage increase. China accounts for 24% of the value of all new installations around the globe. Other major consumers are Germany, Japan, and the United States |