Eastern Europe: Bulldozer Market 2025

Bulldozer Market Size in Eastern Europe

In 2022, the East European bulldozer market increased by 0.8% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Bulldozer Production in Eastern Europe

In value terms, bulldozer production surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by +19.3% against 2019 indices. As a result, production attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Bulldozer Exports

Exports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, exports of bulldozers and angle dozers in Eastern Europe declined to X units, falling by -5.9% against the previous year. Overall, exports saw a slight reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 50% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X units. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, bulldozer exports fell to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 50% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Poland was the key exporting country with an export of around X units, which recorded 50% of total exports. Lithuania (X units) took the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Russia (X units) and Belarus (X units). All these countries together took approx. 35% share of total exports. The following exporters - Romania (X units), Slovakia (X units) and Latvia (X units) - together made up 10% of total exports.

Exports from Poland increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Lithuania (+19.2%) and Belarus (+4.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Lithuania emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Eastern Europe, with a CAGR of +19.2% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Latvia (-6.1%), Romania (-8.1%), Russia (-12.4%) and Slovakia (-13.7%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Poland (+24 p.p.), Lithuania (+18 p.p.) and Belarus (+2.7 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Romania, Slovakia and Russia saw its share reduced by -4.1%, -8.6% and -15.4% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Poland ($X) remains the largest bulldozer supplier in Eastern Europe, comprising 64% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Russia ($X), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by Lithuania, with a 7.9% share.

In Poland, bulldozer exports increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Russia (-16.1% per year) and Lithuania (+13.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per unit, increasing by 4% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a perceptible descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the export price increased by 44%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2015 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per unit), while Lithuania ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Latvia (-0.7%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Bulldozer Imports

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, the amount of bulldozers and angle dozers imported in Eastern Europe declined sharply to X units, reducing by -26.7% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports saw a pronounced downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 60%. The volume of import peaked at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, bulldozer imports fell dramatically to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a pronounced contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 86% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Russia was the largest importer of bulldozers and angle dozers in Eastern Europe, with the volume of imports amounting to X units, which was near 52% of total imports in 2022. Romania (X units) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a 16% share, followed by Poland (8.5%) and Lithuania (7.5%). Bulgaria (X units), Ukraine (X units) and Slovakia (X units) took a minor share of total imports.

Imports into Russia decreased at an average annual rate of -6.9% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Poland (+9.1%), Lithuania (+4.7%), Bulgaria (+2.7%) and Romania (+1.4%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Poland emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Eastern Europe, with a CAGR of +9.1% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Ukraine (-3.4%) and Slovakia (-3.8%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Romania, Poland, Lithuania and Bulgaria increased by +6.6, +6.1, +4.3 and +1.7 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Russia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported bulldozers and angle dozers in Eastern Europe, comprising 73% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Romania ($X), with a 9.1% share of total imports. It was followed by Poland, with a 4.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Russia amounted to -6.2%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Romania (+3.5% per year) and Poland (+8.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per unit in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a slight decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the import price increased by 18%. The level of import peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per unit), while Lithuania ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Lithuania (+4.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :