Economic Barometer Q3 2025

The FHI Economic Barometer provides a quarterly update on the economic outlook within various sectors. This barometer, based on various indicators such as turnover growth, order portfolio, opportunities and threats, provides insight into current market trends and future expectations.

The unsettled (geo)political situation is not helping the Economic Barometer. All sectors are concerned about the uncertain economic situation we currently find ourselves in.

Results Economic Barometer Q3, 2025

• Results Economic Barometer FHI sectors Q3, 2025
• Results of the Economic Barometer for Industrial Automation Q3, 2025
• Results of the Economic Barometer for Industrial Electronics Q3, 2025
• Results Economic Barometer Laboratory Technology Q3, 2025

Total order position

The total order position shows a varied picture. In the Laboratory Technology and Industrial Electronics markets, more than half of respondents indicated that the total order position improved last quarter compared to the same quarter last year. The Industrial Automation and Building Automation sectors generally showed a slight decline.

Turnover

Regarding revenue figures, the general expectation is that revenue will remain largely unchanged. Building Automation is the least optimistic, with 40 percent expecting a decline in revenue.

Opportunities for 2026

The outlook for the coming period is largely influenced by the energy transition and AI. Many companies view the energy transition as a significant source of opportunities. This emphasizes the continued need for innovation and sector-wide collaboration.

FHI continues to closely monitor developments and provides members with up-to-date and relevant information on market conditions.

We continue to closely monitor developments and will continue to provide our members with the most up-to-date and relevant information.

A A complete overview of the Economic Barometer can be found here.