China’s excavator exports surge 33% in first half as industry pivots to electric power

Exports of China-made excavators and other heavy machinery saw robust growth in the first half of 2026, with their overseas dominance set to be further entrenched amid electrification and intelligence trends, according to an industrial association. In June, exports of various types of excavators totalled 14,547 units, surging 36 per cent year on year. For the first half of the year, total exports grew 33.5 per cent to 73,295 units, of which 135 were electric, according to data released on...