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Sales of construction equipment in Poland are expected to rise 30 per cent over the next 3-5 years, levelling-off at almost 5,000 units per year from 2019-2021. These headline findings, along with detailed market analysis on 16 types of construction equipment can be found in Off-Highway Research’s latest Multi-Client Study on the construction equipment industry in Poland.

As well as providing a five-year forecast by equipment type in Poland, the 180-page report looks in-depth at market shares, production levels, component sourcing by OEMs, machine populations and the models available, among other areas. It also provides profiles of Poland’s equipment manufacturers and major distributors.

Maturing market

One of the report’s key findings is that the Polish market is showing signs of maturity. Sales were previously dominated by backhoe loaders, but last year this type of equipment was out-sold two-to-one by mini excavators.

“There is much debate about what the future holds for backhoe loaders. It is clear that mini excavators are becoming a lot more widespread, and it is equally clear from other markets that this normally signifies the end of a period of dominance by backhoes. However, affection for backhoes in Poland remains deep seated and there is no widespread feeling that the concept has yet become obsolete,” said the report.

In addition, telescopic handlers are increasingly popular in Poland, although agriculture, rather than construction, is adopting the concept quicker.

Off-Highway Research’s study on the Polish equipment industry is available to buy from www.offhighway-store.com. Click here to go straight to the report, alternatively, click here to download a brochure and order form.