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Off-Highway Research believes its coverage of the Chinese construction equipment market is second to none. Researched, compiled and written by our team of expert analysts based in Beijing, the Chinese Service and Chinese Database Service - both available in English and Chinese - offer unrivalled insights through a library of some 50 current reports, data dating back to the 1990s and five-year forecasts by equipment type.

 Our capacity and expertise in primary research also allows the Chinese team to take on Private Client Research, which leverages our experience and knowledge to deliver detailed and tailored insights to our clients on a private and confidential basis.

Latest news on the Chinese market

High sales seen continuing in Chinese asphalt finisher market

The last three years saw a peak in sales, but volumes should remain relatively high and China looks likely to continue to be the largest paver market in the world.

China adopts electric wheeled loaders

Policy drivers and the availability of products are expected to drive a sharp increase in sales of medium-sized electric wheeled loaders in China. However, it will also remain the largest market for traditional diesel-powered loaders for the foreseeable future.

Export focus for Chinese backhoe loaders

There is no tradition of using backhoe loaders in China, and sales have never risen above a few hundred units per year. However, backhoe loader production is an order of magnitude greater.

Chinese equipment sales fell 6 per cent in 2021

Full data for 2021 and updated forecasts are now available to subscribers to the Chinese Database Service