en.Wedoany.com Reported - China's construction machinery industry emerged from a "slack season that wasn't slack" high-prosperity cycle in June 2026. According to the China Construction Machinery Association, excavator sales in May 2026 reached 24,800 units, a year-on-year increase of 36.2%, with domestic sales driven by infrastructure starts surging 38.6% year-on-year. From January to May 2026, cumulative excavator sales totaled 126,900 units, up 24.7% year-on-year; loader sales reached 67,200 units, up 27.3%; and electric loader sales soared 90.9%.
On the export front, in the first five months of 2026, China's construction machinery import and export trade volume reached $28.911 billion, a year-on-year increase of 19.5%, with exports amounting to $27.902 billion, up 20.8% year-on-year. Exports have maintained positive growth for 22 consecutive months, with exports accounting for over 53% of total sales in May alone. Many companies have exceeded production capacity limits, shifting logistics dispatch from a "monthly concentrated" rhythm to a "normalized" pace. Lin Shencai, Product Director of Earthmoving Equipment at Liugong's International Business Division, stated that Liugong's export volume increased by nearly 50% year-on-year from January to May, with significant growth in exports of loaders, excavators, and graders primarily in emerging markets such as Southeast Asia, Central Asia, Africa, and Latin America. From January to May, Hebei ports exported a total of 1,281 units of various construction vehicles, including tractors and dump trucks, with a cargo value of 438 million yuan, up 18.28% and 78.78% year-on-year, respectively.
In the Chinese market, many companies are operating at full production capacity, with electric products in short supply and delivery cycles for some orders significantly extended. Recently, leading Chinese OEMs such as Sany Heavy Industry and XCMG have successively raised prices for their construction machinery products to cope with rising raw material costs. On the international exhibition front, the 18th KOMATEK 2026 International Construction Machinery Fair was held in Istanbul from June 3 to 6, bringing together nearly 400 exhibitors from over 10 countries. The 42nd Hillhead Construction and Mining Exhibition in the UK took place from June 23 to 25, attracting over 600 exhibitors and more than 10,000 professional visitors. Companies such as XCMG, Sany Heavy Industry, and Zoomlion showcased customized products tailored for overseas markets including Africa and the UK. On the policy front, the "Implementation Plan for Improving Commuting Efficiency in Metropolitan Intercity Rail" jointly issued by eight departments has accelerated the implementation of major railway, highway, and hub projects, continuously stimulating demand in the construction machinery market.
In the first half of 2026, China's construction machinery industry achieved dual-driven growth both domestically and internationally. Infrastructure investment in the Chinese market continued to strengthen, overseas exports maintained a robust momentum, and the industry's prosperity remained positive.
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