CRAWLER CRANES MARKET SIZE AND SHARE ANALYSIS - GROWTH TRENDS AND FORECASTS (2024-2031)

Regional Analysis

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North America dominate the global crawler cranes market with estimated market share of 37.5% in 2024. While the United States continues to be the largest individual market, demand has been expanding rapidly in Canada and Mexico in recent years, driven by the increasing priority given to infrastructure investment by governments across all three countries. Projects such as new roads, bridges, pipelines, and large civil construction works require heavy lifting capability provided by crawler cranes. Leading North American manufacturers including Link-Belt, Terex, and Kobelco Cranes have been benefiting from growth. Several European brands are gaining market share through their established distribution networks and collaborative partnerships in the region.

Asia Pacific crawler cranes market is currently the fastest growing regional market, with China as the market leader. China has a very large construction industry that has been growing rapidly over the past decade due to  massive investments in infrastructure projects across the country. The ongoing expansion of Chinese cities through new housing projects and commercial developments has boosted demand for crawler cranes. Chinese manufacturers such as XCMG and Sany are major suppliers in their domestic crawler cranes market. However, these are also increasing exports to other Asian markets as well as the Middle East, Africa, and Europe through competitive pricing.

The Gulf region has ambitious plans for continued diversification away from oil dependence through industrialization and tourism-led development. Mega projects ranging from new airports and seaports to entire new towns boosts demand for cranes. Various Gulf Cooperation Council countries also have plans for expanding construction of office and residential space to meet rising urban populations. The massive construction pipeline in the region presents robust near- to medium-term growth opportunities for crawler crane suppliers that can establish a local presence and provide services.