10-07-2025
China's Construction Equipment Sales Surge, Signaling Recovery
China's key construction machinery sales jumped in the first half, indicating improving demand across the economically crucial sector.
Domestic excavator sales, which usually ramp up as builders prepare for projects, climbed almost 23% from a year earlier during the January-June period, data compiled by the China Construction Machinery Association showed. The equipment is a key barometer of activity in the construction industry and can serve as a proxy for steel demand.