Construction Equipment Market size is projected to increase from USD 154.26 billion to USD 244.3 billion, demonstrating a CAGR of over 3.6% during the forecast period, from 2025 to 2037. In the year 2025, the industry size of construction equipment is evaluated at USD 158.7 billion.
Rapid urbanization in developing countries and an increased government emphasis on upgrading the existing infrastructure are expected to push up construction activity, raising demand for equipment such as excavators, wheel loaders, dump trucks, etc. According to the UN estimates about 55% of people live in urban areas. The construction equipment is transportable, semi-permanent, and is primarily used for earthmoving, lifting containers or materials, drilling holes in the earth or rock, and concrete & paving applications. It is also used in other applications such as infrastructure, residential, commercial, and industrial buildings.
Growth Drivers
Challenges
Base Year |
2024 |
Forecast Year |
2025-2037 |
CAGR |
3.6% |
Base Year Market Size (2024) |
USD 154.26 billion |
Forecast Year Market Size (2037) |
USD 244.3 billion |
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"Propulsion Type (Diesel, ICE, Electric, CNG/LNG)
Construction equipment market from the diesel segment is anticipated to hold the largest share of 40% during the forecast period. Diesel construction equipment is a common type of machinery that has the highest market penetration in the world on account of its ability to produce substantial torque and constant performance, being essential for handling medium to full-duty jobs under any working condition. Moreover, the easy availability of spare parts and aftersales service at a low cost, and hassle-free maintenance allows diesel-powered vehicles to be an appropriate choice as it is already well-tested and saturated technology. Therefore, these factors are expected to drive the growth of the segment.
Application (Excavation and Mining, Lifting and Material Handling, Earth Moving, Transportation)
The earthmoving segment in the construction equipment market is expected to account for the share of 37% during the foreseen period. The growth can be attributed to the growing investments in industrial and commercial construction projects in developing countries such as China and India. As per a report, China began building commercial real estate on an annual basis in 2021, totaling over 141.05 million square meters. Earthmoving equipment facilitates tasks like excavation, grading, and material handling enabling efficient and timely completion of construction projects.
Our in-depth analysis of the global market includes the following segments:
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APAC Market Forecast
Construction equipment market in Asia Pacific is anticipated to hold 35% share by 2037. The emergence of internet retail outlets, the availability of machinery on a rental basis, government investment in infrastructure development, and increased capital expenditure are all likely to have contributed to the market growth. At the same time, China's government has invested in local infrastructure and renewable energy as well as housing projects that are also generating an increase in demand for construction equipment. According to an estimation, China developed about 6.5 million new residential homes in 2021, a rise over prior years.
European Market Statistics
European construction equipment market share is poised to surpass 26% by 2037. The market expansion is due to increasing demand for new housing units and improving employment levels. Also, the region is known to be the home of the best-performing machine and equipment sector, driving the market growth in the region. The favorable market for the manufacture and supply of building equipment is created by investments in infrastructure projects. Furthermore, urbanization is taking place in Europe rapidly and there are increasing numbers of people moving to cities. A wide range of construction equipment is needed for projects in cities, such as housing or business buildings.
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