Orient Securities·2025-04-13 10:23Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Positive" outlook for the machinery industry [4] Core Insights - In March 2025, domestic excavator sales exceeded expectations, with a total of 29,590 units sold, representing a year-on-year increase of 18.5%. Domestic sales accounted for 19,517 units, up 28.5% year-on-year, while exports reached 10,073 units, a 2.87% increase [1] - The increase in domestic excavator sales is attributed to stock demand renewal and policy funding support, with small excavators showing faster growth [1] - The ongoing tariff conflicts are expected to drive opportunities for domestic production and internal demand development, as high tariffs on imports from the U.S. may lead to a significant reduction in imported goods, benefiting domestic products [2] Summary by Sections Excavator Sales Performance - In the first three months of 2025, a total of 61,372 excavators were sold, marking a 22.8% year-on-year increase. Domestic sales for the same period reached 36,562 units, up 38.3%, while export sales were 24,810 units, a 5.49% increase, with exports accounting for 40.4% of total sales [1] Tariff Impact and Domestic Opportunities - The report outlines the escalation of U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods, which could lead to a decline in imports from the U.S. and create opportunities for domestic products, particularly in machinery and electrical equipment sectors [2] - Suggested focus areas include agricultural machinery, engineering machinery, coal machinery, instrumentation, and domestic robotic systems [2] Investment Recommendations - The report recommends attention to various companies within the machinery sector, including: - Engineering Machinery: Zhonglian Heavy Industry (000157, Buy), Anhui Heli (600761, Buy) [2] - Industrial Equipment: Yizumi Precision Machinery (300415, Buy) [2] - Energy Equipment: Jereh Petroleum Equipment (002353, Buy), Zhengzhou Coal Mining Machinery (601717, Buy) [2] - Service & Consumption: Yongchuan Intelligent (603901, Buy) [2]