China - Mechanical Shovels, Excavators And Shovel Loaders - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Mechanical Shovel And Excavator Prices in China

China Mechanical Shovel And Excavator Export Price in September 2022

In September 2022, the mechanical shovel and excavator price stood at $48,391 per unit (FOB, China), growing by 12% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was Saudi Arabia ($100K per unit), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($18,906 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From January 2022 to September 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Vietnam (+7.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

China Mechanical Shovel And Excavator Export Prices by Type

Prices varied noticeably by the product type; the product with the highest price was self-propelled full-rotation excavators and bulldozers ($54,468 per unit), while the average price for exports of self-propelled bulldozers and excavators ($17,203 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From January 2022 to September 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for the following types: full-rotation excavator (+0.8%), while the prices for the other products experienced mixed trend patterns.

China Mechanical Shovel And Excavator Exports

In September 2022, the amount of mechanical shovels, excavators and shovel loaders exported from China soared to 25K units, with an increase of 17% on August 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a pronounced increase from January 2022 to September 2022: its volume increased at an average monthly rate of +3.7% over the last eight-month period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on September 2022 figures, exports increased by +16.6% against August 2022 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in March 2022 when exports increased by 39% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in September 2022.

In value terms, mechanical shovel and excavator exports soared to $1.2B (IndexBox estimates) in September 2022. In general, total exports indicated perceptible growth from January 2022 to September 2022: its value increased at an average monthly rate of +4.6% over the last eight-month period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on September 2022 figures, exports increased by +30.1% against August 2022 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in March 2022 when exports increased by 31% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in September 2022.

China Mechanical Shovel And Excavator Exports by Type

Self-propelled full-rotation excavators and bulldozers (17K units) was the largest type of mechanical shovel and excavator exported from China, with a 67% share of total exports. Moreover, self-propelled full-rotation excavators and bulldozers exceeded the volume of the second product type, wheeled loaders, crawler shovel loaders, front-end loaders (7.7K units), twofold.

From January 2022 to September 2022, the average monthly growth rate of the volume of export of self-propelled full-rotation excavators and bulldozers totaled +4.2%. With regard to the other exported products, the following average monthly rates of growth were recorded: wheeled loaders, crawler shovel loaders, front-end loaders (+2.6% per month) and self-propelled bulldozers and excavators (+2.2% per month).

In value terms, self-propelled full-rotation excavators and bulldozers ($926M) remains the largest type of mechanical shovel and excavator exported from China, comprising 76% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by wheeled loaders, crawler shovel loaders, front-end loaders ($285M), with a 23% share of total exports.

From January 2022 to September 2022, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of the export volume of self-propelled full-rotation excavators and bulldozers totaled +5.1%. With regard to the other exported products, the following average monthly rates of growth were recorded: wheeled loaders, crawler shovel loaders, front-end loaders (+3.3% per month) and self-propelled bulldozers and excavators (+1.5% per month).

China Mechanical Shovel And Excavator Exports by Country

Russia (4.3K units), the United States (2.4K units) and Belgium (2.1K units) were the main destinations of mechanical shovel and excavator exports from China, together accounting for 35% of total exports.

From January 2022 to September 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Russia (with a CAGR of +16.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for mechanical shovel and excavator exported from China were Russia ($220M), Indonesia ($141M) and Belgium ($91M), with a combined 37% share of total exports. the United States, Saudi Arabia, Brazil, Vietnam, the Philippines, the UK, Australia, Germany, Argentina and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 31%.

Saudi Arabia, with a CAGR of +18.5%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for mechanical shovel and excavator in China. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • Prodcom 28922530 - Loaders specially designed for underground use
  • Prodcom 28922550 - Wheeled loaders, crawler shovel loaders, front-end loaders
  • Prodcom 28922600 - Self-propelled bulldozers... with a .360
  • Prodcom 28922730 - Self-propelled bulldozers, excavators..., n.e.c.

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Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in China
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDSThis Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export

    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    10. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
    10. Market Size and Growth, By Product
    11. Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
    12. Exports and Growth, By Product
    13. Export Prices and Growth, By Product
    14. Production Volume and Growth
    15. Exports and Growth
    16. Export Prices and Growth
    17. Market Size and Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports and Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    22. Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    24. Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    28. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    30. Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    34. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
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