The UK’s total order book balance fell to -45 in June 2026 from -41 in May, the lowest since September 2020 and worse than market expectations of -35. Output volumes dropped across most sectors, with food, drink & tobacco, mechanical engineering, paper, printing & media, and metal products among the hardest hit. Export demand also weakened, with export order books falling to -33 and remaining well below long-term averages. Firms continue to describe both domestic and overseas orders as below “normal” levels, reflecting fragile global demand conditions. Despite the downturn, selling price expectations remain elevated at 22, although this is a sharp easing from May’s 38. CBI economist Cameron Martin said manufacturers are facing weak demand and high costs, while uncertainty is limiting investment. He added that stabilisation in energy markets, including progress on US-Iran talks, could eventually ease pressures, but warned that recovery will take time. source: Confederation of British Industry
Factory Orders in the United Kingdom decreased to 45 Net Balance in June of 2026 over the previous month. Factory Orders in the United Kingdom averaged -18.24 Net Balance from 1977 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 26.00 Net Balance in November of 2021 and a record low of -79.00 Net Balance in October of 1980. This page provides the latest reported value for - United Kingdom CBI Industrial Trends Orders - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news. United Kingdom CBI Industrial Trends Orders - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on July of 2026.
Factory Orders in the United Kingdom decreased to 45 Net Balance in June of 2026 over the previous month. Factory Orders in the United Kingdom is expected to be -45.00 Net Balance by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the United Kingdom CBI Industrial Trends Orders is projected to trend around -16.00 Net Balance in 2027 and -10.00 Net Balance in 2028, according to our econometric models.