Global Construction Equipment Market Trends, Forecast Report 2025-2037
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.
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Construction Equipment Sector: Growth Drivers and Challenges
Growth Drivers
- Growing Installation of Construction Equipment in Infrastructure Sector - Increasing urbanization, population growth, technical progress, a need for modernization of infrastructure, and increased focus on developing environmentally sustainable projects are driving the development of an industrial sector. In addition, the market for construction equipment has continued to rise steadily in line with an increase in new purchases as a result of increasing construction projects and proposed new investments in the building sector. The demand for construction equipment is expected to increase over the forecast period due to these planned investments and a growing infrastructure development activity.
- Government Orders Telematics and E-Call Services - Many technological developments are being made in the construction equipment market to produce more dependable and optimal goods. Due to the repetitious, time-sensitive, and physically exact nature of the activities, the off-highway industry is gradually adopting autonomous technology. Construction equipment now requires more automation as a result of this. Manufacturers are harnessing radio waves from other gadgets to create wireless, autonomous construction machines that can block communication, receive commands, and report situations. It promises more safety, less unscheduled maintenance, and increased production. As a result, the sector would have a profit opportunity as autonomous construction equipment gained popularity.
- Adoption of Technologically Advanced Equipment - Technological improvement and more fuel-efficient equipment are called for by consumers around the globe to supplement their construction activities. Improved equipment will reduce labor costs, monitor the work carried out at all stages of the process, and result in lower operational costs. In view of new values that fully exploit ICT and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies, players are looking for ways to expand their business domain through the provision of products, services, or solutions. In addition, they take part in the design and deployment of sophisticated equipment that can satisfy their customers' needs as well as solve problems related to society and the environment.
Challenges
- Limited Battery Capacity in Electric Equipment - The battery is the most extensive component of an electrical construction vehicle, which can have a significant effect on machine performance and maneuverability due to its size and weight. The bigger batteries can extend the duration of operation by adding weight but also make it harder for the machine to move and maneuver. Moreover, the adoption of electric construction equipment remains a major barrier to battery costs. Lithium-ion batteries have been declining over the past several years, but they remain too costly to compete with existing diesel engines. Moreover, the time involved in charging electric construction equipment might be a major inconvenience. It can take a few hours to charge an entire battery, according to its capacity and charger power. It can make it hard to use electrical construction equipment on long or ongoing projects. Consequently, it is expected that the battery threats for electrical construction equipment will pose a challenge to this market.
- Strict Regulations and International Trade Policies May Hinder the Growth of the Market
- Concerns Regarding Environmental Imbalance While Using Construction Equipment May Hamper the Market Growth
Construction Equipment Market: Key Insights
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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Construction Equipment Segmentation
"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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Companies Dominating the Construction Equipment Landscape
- Marubeni Corporation
- Company Overview
- Business Strategy
- Key Product Offerings
- Financial Performance
- Key Performance Indicators
- Risk Analysis
- Recent Development
- Regional Presence
- SWOT Analysis
- ABB Ltd
- Caterpillar Inc
- SANY Group
- CNH Industrial NV
- NEC Corporation
In the News
- Caterpillar launched next-generation Cat® 255 and 265 Compact Track Loaders, which are a complete redesign of the previous series, building on the success of the D3 series compact track loaders and enhancing the characteristics that made the earlier models so well-liked. The 255 and 265-the first next-generation models in the compact track loader line-improve engine performance, lift and tilt performance, stability, operator comfort, and technology, all of which enhance Caterpillar's loader reputation.
- Leading the world in the production of high-end equipment, SANY Group ("SANY") is preparing for the 2023 CONEXPO-CON/AGG, which will take place in Las Vegas from March 14-18. This premier event will bring together professionals from all major construction sectors and is the largest construction trade show in North America.
Author Credits: Shweta Patidar
- Report ID: 1425
- Published Date: Jan 17, 2025
- Report Format: PDF, PPT