Construction Equipment Market Growth Analysis | 2023-2028

Market Insights

The construction equipment market was estimated at USD 180.2 billion in 2022 and is likely to grow at a CAGR of 4.26% during 2023-2028 to reach USD 231.53 billion in 2028.

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Market Dynamics

Introduction

Construction equipment refers to a wide range of heavy machinery and tools used in construction, mining, and infrastructure projects to perform tasks like excavation, material handling, demolition, and earthmoving. Common types include excavators, bulldozers, loaders, cranes, backhoes, and concrete mixers. These machines enhance productivity, efficiency, and safety in large-scale projects. Modern construction equipment is increasingly incorporating automation, IoT, and fuel-efficient technologies to improve performance and reduce environmental impact. Used in residential, commercial, and industrial construction, these machines play a crucial role in shaping urban landscapes, facilitating infrastructure development, and supporting economic growth in various regions worldwide.

Market Drivers

The key factors driving the growth of the construction equipment market are:

• The market growth is mainly attributed to the high demand for robust residential and commercial infrastructure along with growing urbanization across the world.
• Market revenue will be positively influenced by the high concentration of regional government authorities on investment in significant public infrastructure projects which act as a major growth driver for economic development.
• For instance, the US government spent US$ 353.0 billion for public construction in October 2021, which was 1.8 percent above the previous month’s spending.
• Moreover, technological advancement coupled with strategic partnerships between several market players to develop new smart construction equipment solutions and services is resulting in the digital transformation of the industry, which will ultimately support the growth of the market.

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Key Players

The market is highly populated with the presence of several local, regional, and global players. Most of the major players compete in some of the governing factors including price, product offerings, regional presence, etc.

The following are the key players in the construction equipment market (arranged alphabetically):

• Caterpillar, Inc.
• CNH Industrial
• Hitachi Construction Machinery Co. Ltd.
• John Deere
• Kobelco Construction Machinery Ltd.
• Komatsu Ltd.
• Sany Group
• Terex Corporation.
• Volvo Construction Equipment
• XCMG Group

Note: The above list does not necessarily include all the top players in the market.

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Segment Analysis

By Product Type

“The earthmoving and road-building equipment segment dominates the market with a share of more than 55% during the forecast period.”

The construction equipment market is segmented into earthmoving and road-building equipment, material handling & cranes, and concrete equipment. The earthmoving and road-building equipment segment led the market and is expected to maintain its dominance during the forecast period. Compaction equipment, excavators, loaders, and backhoes are the machines included in this segment.

• The government authority’s strong emphasis on the development of a well-connected road network to support growing freight transport will propel the growth of the segment.
• Also, the backhoe segment is expected to grow at a significant rate on account of its ability to perform versatile operations which include clamping, dozing, digging, and back dragging at construction sites.
• Moreover, new product launches in the backhoe segment with advanced features, and technologies will drive the growth of the market.

Regional Insights

“Asia-Pacific dominates the market with its accounted share of more than 35% during the forecast period.”

In terms of regions, Asia-Pacific is expected to register a CAGR of more than 4.1% in 2022, owing to the emergence of online retail services, availability of machines on a rental basis, and increasing government investments in infrastructure development in the region. 

• Furthermore, China is likely to hold the largest share of the market on account of the large number of emerging companies in the market that are manufacturing technology-driven construction machines.
• The government in China is investing in public infrastructure and renewable energy, along with residential projects, which is ultimately increasing the demand for construction machinery in the region.

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Research Methodology

This strategic assessment report, from Stratview Research, provides a comprehensive analysis that reflects today’s construction equipment market realities and future market possibilities for the forecast period of 2023 to 2028. After a continuous interest in our construction equipment market report from the industry stakeholders, we have tried to further accentuate our research scope on the construction equipment market to provide the most crystal-clear picture of the market. The report segments and analyzes the market in the most detailed manner to provide a panoramic view of the market. The vital data/information provided in the report can play a crucial role for the market participants as well as investors in the identification of the low-hanging fruits available in the market as well as in formulating the growth strategies to expedite their growth process.

This report offers high-quality insights and is the outcome of a detailed research methodology comprising extensive secondary research, rigorous primary interviews with industry stakeholders, and validation and triangulation with Stratview Research’s internal database and statistical tools. More than 1000 authenticated secondary sources, such as company annual reports, fact books, press releases, journals, investor presentations, white papers, patents, and articles, have been leveraged to gather the data. We conducted more than 15 detailed primary interviews with the market players across the value chain in all four regions and industry experts to obtain both qualitative and quantitative insights.

Report Features

This report provides market intelligence in the most comprehensive way. The report structure has been kept such that it offers maximum business value. It provides critical insights into market dynamics and will enable strategic decision-making for existing market players as well as those willing to enter the market. The following are the key features of the report:

• Market structure: Overview, industry life cycle analysis, supply chain analysis.
• Market environment analysis: Growth drivers and constraints, Porter’s five forces analysis, SWOT analysis.
• Market trend and forecast analysis.
• Market segment trend and forecast.
• Competitive landscape and dynamics: Market share, Service portfolio, New Product Launches, etc.
• COVID-19 impact and its recovery curve
• Attractive market segments and associated growth opportunities.
• Emerging trends.
• Strategic growth opportunities for the existing and new players.
• Key success factors.

Market Segmentation

This report studies the market, covering a period of 12 years of trend and forecast. The report provides detailed insights into the market dynamics to enable informed business decision-making and growth strategy formulation based on the opportunities present in the market.

The construction equipment market is segmented into the following categories:

By Product Type

• Earthmoving & Road Building Equipment [Backhoes, Excavators, Loaders, Compaction Equipment, and Others]
• Material Handling & Cranes [Storage & Handling Equipment, Engineered Systems, Industrial Trucks, and Bulk Material Handling Equipment]
• Concrete Equipment [Concrete Pumps, Crushers, Transit Mixers, Asphalt Pavers, and Batching Plants]

By Region

• North America (Country Analysis: the USA, Canada, and Mexico)
• Europe (Country Analysis: Germany, France, the UK, Russia, Spain, and Rest of Europe)
• Asia-Pacific (Country Analysis: China, Japan, India, South Korea, and Rest of Asia-Pacific)
• Rest of the World (Sub-Region Analysis: Latin America, the Middle East, and Others)

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Company Profiling

• Detailed profiling of additional market players (up to 3 players).
• SWOT analysis of key players (up to 3 players).

Competitive Benchmarking

• Benchmarking of key players on the following parameters: product portfolio, geographical reach, regional presence, and strategic alliances.

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Recent Market News

MARCH 25: Doosan Bobcat and LG Energy Solution have joined forces, as announced on March 19th, signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate on creating innovative battery pack solutions specifically designed for compact construction equipment.

MARCH 25: Two prominent French construction equipment firms are teaming up, as the Fayat Group has officially announced that it will acquire Mecalac. This agreement is pending regulatory approval from the relevant competition authorities and is anticipated to close by the end of the first half of 2025.

JAN 25: United Rentals and H&E Equipment Services have reached a definitive agreement for United Rentals to acquire H&E for $92 per share in cash. This transaction is valued at around $4.8 billion in total enterprise value, which includes approximately $1.4 billion in net debt.

DEC 24: Pai Machines has successfully acquired the manufacturing facilities of L&T Construction Equipment, representing a major advancement into the construction equipment industry. This transaction, finalized in December 2024, encompasses a high-capacity facility capable of producing up to 1,800 units each year, along with a skilled team of 70 employees, 40 of whom are dedicated to product development.