Mei Ri Jing Ji Xin Wen·2025-10-16 13:21Core Insights - The domestic construction machinery industry has shown a positive trend since 2025, characterized by stable domestic demand and increasing external demand [1] - In the first three quarters of 2023, excavator sales in China reached 174,000 units, marking an 18.1% year-on-year increase [1] - The average working hours for excavators in September were 62.7 hours, slightly down from 63.3 hours in August, with a utilization rate of 54.5% [1] Domestic Market Performance - In September 2023, excavator sales totaled 19,900 units, a year-on-year increase of 25.4%, with domestic sales at 9,249 units (up 21.5%) and exports at 10,600 units (up 29%) [2] - The growth in excavator sales is attributed to a low base effect from the previous year, as both domestic and international demand improved significantly in the third quarter of 2023 [2] - Key drivers for domestic demand include the ongoing release of replacement cycles and large infrastructure projects, with an expected demand for 143,000 units, 195,000 units, and 249,000 units from 2025 to 2027 [2] Overseas Market Performance - Leading companies such as SANY Heavy Industry, XCMG, and Zoomlion reported significant growth in overseas revenues in the first half of 2023, with SANY's overseas revenue reaching 26.302 billion yuan, up 11.72% year-on-year [3] - The demand recovery in developed countries has been stronger than in China, with some overseas clients experiencing revenue growth exceeding 50% [3][4] - Factors contributing to the growth of overseas performance include the recovery of demand in Europe and the U.S., sustained economic growth in emerging markets, and the deepening of global business strategies by leading manufacturers [5]