Exports and domestic sales of Chinese excavators and loaders surge

Neil Gerrard Senior Editor, Construction Briefing

09 October 2025

LiuGong’s 909ECR mini excavator stood out thanks to a pink Bauhinia blossom decal – a tribute to the Chinese OEM’s hometown of Liuzhou, Guangxi province LiuGong’s 909ECR mini excavator stood out thanks to a pink Bauhinia blossom decal – a tribute to the Chinese OEM’s hometown of Liuzhou, Guangxi province (Image: Neil Gerrard)

An increased focus on exports to developing countries and demand for electric machines at home has seen sales of Chinese excavators and loaders surge.

That’s according to the China Construction Machinery Association (CCMA).

It reported a 23% increase in sales of excavators and loaders within China for the first half 2025, along with increases in exports of 10% and 4% respectively.

When it came to domestic sales, the CCMA said that the accelerating trend…

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