Core Viewpoint - The engineering machinery industry is experiencing a recovery in domestic demand and steady growth in exports in 2025, driven by policy support and infrastructure investment [1] Group 1: Sales Performance - In the first half of 2025, a total of 120,500 excavators were sold, representing a year-on-year increase of 16.8% [1] - Domestic sales of excavators reached 65,600 units, up 22.9% year-on-year, while exports totaled 54,900 units, marking a 10.2% increase [1] - For loaders, total sales were 64,800 units, with domestic sales at 35,600 units (up 23.2%) and exports at 29,100 units (up 3.71%) [1] Group 2: Monthly Trends - In June 2025, excavator sales reached 18,800 units, a year-on-year increase of 13.3% [1] - Domestic sales in June were 8,136 units, up 6.2%, while exports were 10,700 units, reflecting a 19.3% increase [1] - The recovery in domestic sales growth in June may be attributed to accelerated exports of second-hand equipment and a low base from the previous year [1] Group 3: Market Dynamics - Since April, the growth structure of excavators has shifted, with small excavators seeing a slowdown while demand for medium and large excavators is recovering [1] - Despite trade friction risks, export volumes have increased significantly, with June's export growth rebounding sharply compared to May [1] - The company Liugong anticipates a decline in overseas industry demand but is optimizing regional structures and enhancing overseas base construction to maintain high-quality growth in international business [1] Group 4: Future Outlook - Analysts believe that accelerated exports of second-hand equipment and policy-driven demand for upgrades will support domestic excavator sales growth in the second half of the year [1] - Liugong expects domestic demand for earthmoving equipment to grow positively in the second half, with an annual growth rate likely exceeding double digits, driven by multiple projects releasing demand dividends [1]