en.Wedoany.com Reported - According to statistics released by the China Construction Machinery Association on June 8, 2026, sales of new energy construction machinery in the industry maintained rapid growth from January to May 2026. Cumulative exports of electric loaders reached 1,232 units, a substantial increase of 208% compared to 398 units in the same period last year. During the same period, domestic sales of electric loaders totaled 20,819 units, up 90.9% year-on-year.
Major core products in the construction machinery sector all showed positive growth trends. Association data indicates that from January to May 2026, China sold a total of 126,875 excavators, up 24.7% year-on-year; and 67,162 units of various loaders, up 27.3% year-on-year. Both domestic sales and international exports of these two core products achieved double-digit year-on-year growth.
The China Construction Machinery Association analyzed that the domestic construction machinery market is gradually recovering, international market demand remains relatively stable, and Chinese companies are continuously optimizing and improving their overseas layouts, further unleashing sales potential in overseas markets. Meanwhile, demand for new energy construction machinery, represented by electric construction machinery, has significantly increased in both domestic and international markets.
Association President Su Zimeng stated that China's construction machinery industry adheres to the development direction of high-end, intelligent, green, and integrated approaches. Innovation capabilities have been greatly enhanced, and the replacement of in-use equipment with new intelligent and electric equipment is accelerating. Currently, the technical level, product performance, and after-sales service of China's construction machinery can effectively meet the needs of both domestic and international markets.
The association predicts that in 2026, the operating revenue and trade exports of the construction machinery industry will continue to maintain stable growth, the penetration rate of new energy construction machinery will significantly increase, and the output and application scope of products such as electric excavators will further expand. According to data released by the China Construction Machinery Association, the share of electric loaders approached 25% in 2025, electric forklifts accounted for over 77%, and electric aerial work platforms accounted for over 90%. Additionally, the market application of other construction machinery, such as electric off-highway dump trucks, has also achieved significant breakthroughs.
The China Construction Machinery Association is a national industry organization voluntarily formed by Chinese construction machinery enterprises, relevant research institutes, testing institutions, and other entities. Established in 2005, it now has over 2,000 member units, covering 13 professional fields including excavating machinery, earthmoving and transport machinery, concrete machinery, and hoisting machinery. It is an important participant in the formulation of industry policies and standards.
In an interview, Association President Su Zimeng also revealed that Chinese construction machinery companies are continuously increasing R&D investment, promoting the accelerated replacement of in-use equipment with new electric equipment, and further meeting the demand for green and low-carbon construction equipment in both domestic and international markets.
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