China’s construction machinery sector is showing clear signs of revival, with domestic excavator sales soaring nearly 23% in H1 2025 compared to the previous year, according to the China Construction Machinery Association. This rebound underscores renewed momentum across the construction ecosystem.
In June alone, excavator unit sales reached 18,804, marking a 13.3% year-on-year increase, fueled by a 6.2% rise in domestic demand and a robust 19.3% surge in exports. Between January and June, China sold 120,520 excavators, with 65,637 sold domestically (+22.9%) and 54,883 shipped abroad (+10.2%).
Analysts interpret these stats as a strong barometer of renewed infrastructure and property-sector activity—especially since excavators often lead the charge at project inception. Further supporting evidence comes from industry reports indicating double-digit growth in sales and profits, reaffirming the upward trend.
While broader PMIs suggest China’s factory output and services sectors showing tentative signs of recovery , the construction-machinery upswing marks a more concrete rebound in real-economy investment. With aging equipment fleets and new infrastructure commitments, demand for heavy kit is expected to stay firm in the near term.
