Core Viewpoint - The engineering machinery industry is experiencing a decline in average working hours and operating rates, indicating potential challenges ahead for the sector [1][6]. Group 1: Working Hours and Operating Rates - In June 2025, the average working hours for major engineering machinery products was 77.2 hours, a year-on-year decrease of 9.11% and a month-on-month decrease of 8.56% [1]. - Specific working hours for various machinery in June 2025 included: excavators at 64.2 hours, loaders at 92.7 hours, and concrete pump trucks at 42.7 hours [1]. - The operating rate for major engineering machinery products in June 2025 was 56.9%, down 7.55 percentage points year-on-year and 2.65 percentage points month-on-month [1]. - Operating rates for specific machinery included: excavators at 58.2%, loaders at 59.5%, and concrete pump trucks at 37.7% [1]. Group 2: Historical Data Review - In May 2025, the average working hours were 84.5 hours, showing a year-on-year decline of 3.86% [6]. - In April 2025, the average working hours were 90.1 hours, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 3.20% [6]. - The average working hours in February 2025 were significantly higher at 46.4 hours, with a year-on-year increase of 70.3% [6]. Group 3: Market Dynamics - The engineering machinery industry is expected to see improvements in operating rates, with February showing signs of recovery [9]. - January 2025 experienced a strong credit opening, reinforcing expectations for a rebound in domestic demand within the engineering machinery sector [9].