Construction machinery sector sentiment continues, with overseas markets remaining a crucial pillar for industry growth. Looking at specific products, engineering cranes, aerial work platforms, road construction machinery, and industrial vehicles showed strong export performance, reflecting the sustained enhancement of Chinese construction machinery firms' global competitiveness. The report suggests leading companies with established overseas channels, comprehensive product portfolios, and advanced electrification and intelligent solutions are poised to benefit.
Key Views from Huayuan Securities are as follows:
Automotive and Crawler Crane Exports Maintain High Momentum, While Truck Crane Demand Faces Pressure
Sales of automotive cranes in June reached 1,955 units, a year-on-year increase of 18.6%, with exports totaling 920 units, up 23.0% year-on-year. Cumulative sales for the first half of the year were 12,406 units, a 15.4% increase, with cumulative exports of 5,239 units, up 12.2%. Crawler crane performance was more pronounced, with June sales of 377 units, surging 32.7% year-on-year, including 289 exported units, a significant 50.5% increase. First-half cumulative sales reached 2,120 units, up 35.4%, with cumulative exports of 1,589 units, jumping 48.2%. In contrast, demand for truck cranes remains subdued, with June sales of 2,140 units, down 21.5% year-on-year. Domestic sales were 1,535 units, a 17.9% decrease, while exports were 605 units, falling 29.2%. Cumulative first-half sales totaled 12,631 units, a decline of 5.88%.
Demand for Building Hoisting Machinery Continues Under Pressure, Real Estate Investment Recovery Remains Key Variable
Tower crane sales in June were 504 units, up 15.3% year-on-year, with exports of 264 units, increasing 20.0%. However, cumulative first-half sales were 2,373 units, down 14.4% year-on-year, with domestic cumulative sales of 1,196 units, a 20.0% decrease. The analysis indicates that tower cranes are primarily used in construction scenarios. With domestic real estate investment and new construction starts still in an adjustment phase, the recovery of the tower crane market in the near term may depend on improvements in downstream construction demand.
Aerial Work Platform Exports Perform Well, Overseas Rental Market Potential Key Growth Driver
Sales of aerial work platforms in June were 24,733 units, a robust 37.7% year-on-year growth, with exports of 14,322 units, up 36.9%. Cumulative first-half sales reached 111,567 units, a 20.6% increase, with cumulative exports of 75,365 units, surging 35.1%. Sales of aerial work trucks in June were 392 units, down 27.3% year-on-year. Domestic sales were 349 units, a 31.4% decrease, while exports were 43 units, rising 43.3%. Cumulative first-half sales were 2,499 units, a slight 2.21% increase, with cumulative exports of 166 units, up 24.8%. The report suggests aerial work equipment benefits from the expansion of overseas rental markets and increased industrial applications, supporting sustained rapid export growth.
Road Construction Equipment Exports Show Significant Growth, Industrial Vehicles Supported by Manufacturing Demand
Road roller sales in June were 2,033 units, up 23.1% year-on-year, with exports of 1,531 units, soaring 61.0%. Cumulative first-half sales were 11,575 units, a 22.8% increase, with cumulative exports of 8,252 units, up 42.3%. Motor grader sales in June were 1,004 units, increasing 31.6% year-on-year, with exports of 912 units, up 46.6%. Cumulative first-half sales were 5,084 units, a 17.1% increase, with cumulative exports of 4,423 units, rising 25.5%. Additionally, the forklift market continued its growth trend, with sales of various forklifts in June reaching 160,742 units, a 16.8% year-on-year increase. Cumulative first-half sales were 861,934 units, up 16.6%, with cumulative exports of 318,085 units, increasing 21.0%. The analysis posits that overseas market expansion, coupled with improving demand from manufacturing and warehousing/logistics sectors, jointly underpins the positive sentiment for industrial vehicles.
Risk Factors: Slower-than-expected recovery in domestic demand; slower-than-expected overseas market expansion; delays in key project implementation and funding disbursement.
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