Sales of hydraulic excavators in China increased by 16 per cent in the first half of 2026

By Caroline Watson |

The first quarter of 2026 saw a 16 per cent year-on-year increase in excavator sales in China, with a total of 25,900 units sold. Total demand this year is expected to grow by 8 per cent to 79,000 units, and peak at 100,000 units in 2029, when the China Stage V emissions standard (CSV) will be implemented. The prebuy activity is expected to cause an 8 per cent decline in 2030, but sales of electric excavators is expected to grow incrementally throughout the forecast period to 2030.

The China Hydraulic Excavators 2026 report, published in Off-Highway Research’s China service, provides detailed analysis of the current state of the country’s hydraulic excavator market. 

The report provides analysis of construction activity, market size, production volumes, machine populations and end users, as well as including detailed profiles on the country’s largest equipment manufacturers, importers and distributors. 

This report is essential reading for companies active in China, or those considering entering the market. It is intended as a decision-making tool for manufacturers, distributors, rental companies, financial institutions, importers and all other stakeholders in the hydraulic excavator market.

This report is now available to buy. Click here to purchase it from our store, or contact mail@offhighwayresearch.com

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