Vietnam: Market for Mechanical Shovels, Excavators And Shovel Loaders 2025

Market Size for Mechanical Shovels, Excavators And Shovel Loaders in Vietnam

In 2021, the Vietnamese mechanical shovel and excavator market increased by 37% to $X, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, consumption continues to indicate a remarkable increase. Mechanical shovel and excavator consumption peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports of Mechanical Shovels, Excavators And Shovel Loaders

Exports from Vietnam

For the third year in a row, Vietnam recorded growth in shipments abroad of mechanical shovels, excavators and shovel loaders, which increased by 8.5% to X units in 2021. In general, total exports indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.9% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +29.3% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 60% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X units. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, mechanical shovel and excavator exports stood at $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 42% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Canada (X units), Lao People's Democratic Republic (X units) and Egypt (X units) were the main destinations of mechanical shovel and excavator exports from Vietnam, with a combined 50% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Bangladesh, Cambodia, Pakistan, Iraq, China, the United States, Mozambique, Taiwan (Chinese), Belgium and the Netherlands, which together accounted for a further 44%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Belgium (with a CAGR of +400.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for mechanical shovel and excavator exported from Vietnam were Lao People's Democratic Republic ($X), Egypt ($X) and Canada ($X), together accounting for 50% of total exports. Bangladesh, Cambodia, the United States, China, Pakistan, Mozambique, Taiwan (Chinese), Iraq, Belgium and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 44%.

Iraq, with a CAGR of +396.4%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average mechanical shovel and excavator export price stood at $X per unit in 2021, picking up by 2.8% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a perceptible contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 25% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Iraq (+57.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Mechanical Shovels, Excavators And Shovel Loaders

Imports into Vietnam

In 2021, purchases abroad of mechanical shovels, excavators and shovel loaders increased by 24% to X units, rising for the second year in a row after four years of decline. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 74%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, mechanical shovel and excavator imports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, imports continue to indicate a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 110%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Japan (X units), South Korea (X units) and China (X units) were the main suppliers of mechanical shovel and excavator imports to Vietnam, together comprising 84% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Japan (with a CAGR of +26.7%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest mechanical shovel and excavator suppliers to Vietnam were Japan ($X), South Korea ($X) and China ($X), with a combined 87% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, China, with a CAGR of +25.9%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average mechanical shovel and excavator import price amounted to $X per unit, surging by 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 21%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per unit), while the price for Hong Kong SAR ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+10.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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