China Construction Machinery Market 2026: Export Growth, Smart Equipment and Global Expansion

China’s Construction Machinery Industry Moves Towards High-Quality Development with Accelerated Global Expansion

Published: January 2026

According to the China Machinery Industry Federation, during the 14th Five-Year Plan period, China’s construction machinery industry maintained steady growth while rapidly advancing its international expansion. Its export operations now cover over 170 countries and regions, with products reaching more than 210 countries and regions, significantly increasing its global market share.

📈 Rapid Export Growth Driving Global Market Expansion

• Annual export value grew from $20.9 billion in 2020 to nearly $52.9 billion in 2024, and is expected to reach or exceed $59 billion in 2025.

• The industry has consecutively crossed $30 billion, $40 billion, and $50 billion milestones, showing a strong upward trend.

Suggested image: Global export growth chart (bar or line chart showing annual export growth from 2020 to 2025)

 High-End Equipment Meets Large-Scale Construction Needs

Chinese construction machinery companies continue to advance in high-end intelligent equipment, including:

• 4000-ton cranes

• Super-large hydraulic excavators

• 10,000-ton tower cranes

• Ultra-large tunnel boring machines

• High-horsepower bulldozers

• Large electric mining dump trucks

• Large aerial work platforms

These machines play an irreplaceable role in major domestic and international construction projects.

Suggested image: High-end construction equipment on-site (cranes, large excavators, mining dump trucks in operation)

 Intelligent Equipment Boosts Construction Efficiency

• Digitalization and intelligence are accelerating through applications of 5G, big data, and AI.

• The industry is moving towards collaborative machine operations and other system-level intelligent solutions, significantly improving efficiency and safety.

• Active technological innovation enriches application scenarios and optimizes the industrial ecosystem.

15th Five-Year Plan Outlook: Policy, Technology, and Global Expansion

1. Policy Support

• Large-scale equipment upgrades and long-term government bonds implemented

• Major infrastructure projects and regional eonomic growth provide stable demand

2. Technological Iteration

• Innovation driven by high-end, intelligent, and green solutions

• Leading enterprises achieve multiple core technological breakthroughs, enhancing domestic brand competitiveness

• Development of collaborative and efficient industrial clusters

3. Global Expansion

• Aggressive global market penetration, breaking barriers in high-end European and American markets

• Overseas operations are a major growth driver, steadily expanding global market share

 Industry Trends and Recommendations

• Balanced Growth: The industry is expected to continue expanding in scale while improving quality

• Green and Intelligent: Electrification and smart technology will be the mainstream direction

• Global Market: Overseas business will remain a key growth driver

• Innovation-Driven: Technological breakthroughs and data services will enhance core competitiveness

China’s construction machinery industry is transitioning from a “follower” to a “leader,” entering a critical period of high-quality development. Enterprises should leverage policy advantages and market opportunities to promote technological innovation and global expansion for sustainable growth.