Zhi Tong Cai Jing·2025-06-24 08:24Core Viewpoint - The domestic excavator sales in May 2025 are under short-term pressure due to weak downstream construction activity and the earlier high growth in sales that has overstated future demand [1][2] Group 1: Sales Performance - In the first five months of 2025, China's excavator sales (including exports) reached 101,716 units, a year-on-year increase of 17.4%, with domestic sales at 57,501 units, up 25.7% [1] - In May 2025, excavator sales (including exports) totaled 18,202 units, a year-on-year increase of 2.1%, while domestic sales were 8,392 units, showing a decline of 1.5% [1] - The average working hours for major construction machinery products in May 2025 were 84.5 hours, down 3.9% year-on-year and 6.3% month-on-month [1] Group 2: Future Outlook - The company remains optimistic about the continuous growth in the replacement of construction machinery, which is expected to support future excavator sales, with a projected compound growth rate of around 30% for replacement demand in the coming years [2] - The government plans to issue 1.3 trillion yuan in special bonds and increase local government special bonds to 4.4 trillion yuan, which is expected to stimulate infrastructure investment and subsequently boost equipment demand [3] Group 3: Export Trends - In the first five months of 2025, excavator exports reached 44,215 units, a year-on-year increase of 8.2%, with May exports at 9,810 units, up 5.4% [4] - The company sees opportunities in Southeast Asia, Africa, and the Middle East for construction machinery exports, despite challenges such as the changing geopolitical landscape and uncertainties related to US-China tariffs [4] Group 4: Electrification Trends - In the first five months of 2025, electric loader sales surged to 10,904 units, a remarkable year-on-year increase of 207.7%, with an electrification rate of 20.7%, up 14.5 percentage points [5] - The government emphasizes green transformation and the promotion of electric machinery, which is expected to accelerate the electrification process in the construction machinery sector, enhancing revenue and profits for manufacturers [5]