diff --git a/plugins/lua/stockflow.lua b/plugins/lua/stockflow.lua
index b5fd186cc..9a5a4f080 100644
--- a/plugins/lua/stockflow.lua
+++ b/plugins/lua/stockflow.lua
@@ -1097,7 +1097,7 @@ function create_orders(order, amount)
     new_order.amount_total = amount
     -- Todo: Create in a validated state if the fortress is small enough?
     new_order.status.validated = false
-    new_order.status.active = true
+    new_order.status.active = false
     df.global.world.manager_orders:insert('#', new_order)
 end