“挖掘机指数”折射一季度中国经济起步稳后劲足

Core Viewpoint - The "Excavator Index" indicates a stable start and strong momentum for China's economy in the first quarter, with an average operating rate of construction machinery increasing by 1.62% year-on-year [2]. Summary by Sections National Overview - The average operating rate of construction machinery in China for Q1 was 44.67%, showing a year-on-year increase of 1.62%. In March, the operating rate rose to 53.16%, up 18.06% from February, reflecting a solid economic recovery [2]. Equipment Performance - Lifting equipment showed the best performance with an average operating rate of 66.28% in Q1, and 72.53% in March. This high rate indicates that many infrastructure projects were in the final stages of equipment debugging and structural completion [4]. - In terms of working hours, stackers saw a year-on-year increase of 28.65%, while front lifts increased by 9.92%. Notably, Chongqing's stackers had the highest growth rate at 22.83% [4]. Regional Analysis - The central region had an average operating rate of 48.24% in Q1, with lifting equipment at 70.49% and excavators at 58.12%, leading all regions. This growth was driven by policy benefits, major project investments, and industrial upgrades [4]. - The eastern region's average operating rate was 44.70%, with concrete equipment at 41.51%. In March, Fujian's stackers saw a remarkable year-on-year increase of 176.35% [5].