BERLIN, March 7 (Reuters) - German industrial orders rose by more than expected in January, driven by strong demand from abroad, data showed on Monday in a robust start to the year for the engine room of Europe's largest economy.

Orders for industrial goods rose 1.8% on the month in seasonally adjusted terms after a revised increase of 3.0% in December, figures from the Federal Statistics Office showed.

A Reuters poll of analysts had pointed to an increase of 1.0% on the month in January. (Writing by Paul Carrel Editing by Miranda Murray)