Sales of mobile cranes in China have experienced a modest recovery since 2025

The mobile crane market in China experienced unprecedented growth after 2017, to reach a record level of almost 55,000 units in 2020. However, following an adjustment in market demand in 2021, the industry has suffered a continual decline, with the market bottoming out in 2024 with sales of 11,600 units, although there was a slight recovery in 2025 to 12,230 units. 

The massive export volumes of used equipment have helped to open up opportunities for more new equipment sales, but progress may be slow given the state of the Chinese property market. Further recovery will largely depend on the broader economic situation but, in general, after the deep adjustment the market experienced between 2021 and 2025, the industry is forecast to return to normal with moderate growth in the next four years The forecast is for domestic sales to settle at over 20,000 units a year between 2028 and 2030.  

The Mobile Cranes 2026 report, published in Off-Highway Research’s China service, provides detailed analysis of the current state of the country’s mobile cranes 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 mobile crane market. 

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