diff --git a/plugins/lua/stockflow.lua b/plugins/lua/stockflow.lua
index 9a5a4f080..4d7889843 100644
--- a/plugins/lua/stockflow.lua
+++ b/plugins/lua/stockflow.lua
@@ -1098,6 +1098,8 @@ function create_orders(order, amount)
     -- Todo: Create in a validated state if the fortress is small enough?
     new_order.status.validated = false
     new_order.status.active = false
+    new_order.id = df.global.world.manager_order_next_id
+    df.global.world.manager_order_next_id = df.global.world.manager_order_next_id + 1
     df.global.world.manager_orders:insert('#', new_order)
 end