Japan Construction Equipment Market (2025-2031) | Revenue, Value, Forecast, Outlook, Companies, Size, Growth, Trends, Industry, Share, Analysis

Name: Japan Construction Equipment Market | Outlook & Trends 2031
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Keywords: Construction Equipment Market, Japan Construction Equipment Market, Japan Construction Equipment Market Size, Japan Construction Equipment Market Share, Japan Construction Equipment Market Trends

Market Forecast By Types(Cranes (Mobile Cranes, Crawler Cranes, Tower Cranes), Earthmoving Equipment(Loaders, Excavators, Motor Grader)), Aerial Work Equipment(Articulated Boom Lifts, Telescopic Boom Lifts, Scissor Lifts), Material Handling Equipment(Telescopic Handlers, Forklifts), Road Construction Equipment(Pavers, Road Rollers), Dump Trucks, Construction Tractor And Bulldozer), By Applications(Construction, Oil & Gas, Mining)And Competitive Landscape

Product Code: ETC001645	Publication Date: Dec 2023	Updated Date: Sep 2025	Product Type: Report
Publisher: 6Wresearch	No. of Pages: 70	No. of Figures: 35	No. of Tables: 5

Japan Construction Equipment Market Growth Rate

According to 6Wresearch internal database and industry insights, the Japan Construction Equipment Market is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.2% during the forecast period (2025-2031).

Japan Construction Equipment Market Highlights

Report Name	Japan Construction Equipment Market
Forecast Period	2025-2031
CAGR	4.2%
Growing Sector	Construction & Infrastructure

Topics Covered in the Japan Construction Equipment Market Report

Japan Construction Equipment Market report thoroughly covers the market by types and applications. The market report provides an unbiased and detailed analysis of ongoing market trends, opportunities/high growth areas, and market drivers, which would help stakeholders to devise and align their market strategies according to the current and future market dynamics.

Japan Construction Equipment Market Synopsis

Japan Construction Equipment Market is expected to expand steadily during the forecast period on account of rising public and private infrastructure investments, urban regeneration projects, and a growing need to modernize aging civil structures. The growth is further supported by government-led initiatives to upgrade transport corridors, port facilities, and urban utilities, together with private-sector investments in commercial complexes and housing redevelopment. Increasing focus on productivity and labor efficiency in construction sites is accelerating the adoption of advanced earthmoving and material-handling equipment.

Evaluation of Growth Drivers in the Japan Construction Equipment Market

Below mentioned are some prominent drivers and their influence to the market dynamics:

Driver	Primary Segments Affected	Why it matters (evidence)
Public Infrastructure Renewal	300–1000 kVA equivalent capacity equipment; Road Construction Equipment, Earthmoving	Large-scale projects to upgrade highways, bridges, and ports increase demand for pavers, rollers, and heavy earthmoving machines.
Urban Redevelopment & Smart Cities	60–375 kVA equivalent; Aerial Work Equipment, Material Handling	Large scale construction and redevelopment projects accelerates demand for tower cranes, boom lifts, and compact handlers.
Aging Housing Stock Replacement	5–75 kVA equivalent; Earthmoving, Dump Trucks	Renovation of older buildings arouse demand for stock replacement such as loaders, excavators, and dump trucks.
Labor Shortages & Productivity Needs	All mid-to-small equipment ranges; Aerial Work Equipment, Telehandlers	Contractors capitalize in mechanization to offset labor shortfalls and intensifies efficiency.
Environmental & Emission Regulations	Electric/Hybrid models; All types	Stringent noise and emissions targets boost adoption of low-emission and battery-electric construction equipment.

Japan Construction Equipment Market size is projected to grow at the CAGR of 4.2% during the forecast period of 2025-2031. The growth of construction and infrastructure development projects such as expressway upgrades, port modernizations, and urban redevelopment schemes is a key driver of Japan Construction Equipment Market Growth. Expansion of renewable energy projects—especially offshore wind and associated port infrastructure—also demands specialized heavy lifting and transport equipment. In addition, steady investments in commercial real estate, logistics hubs, and factory modernization require material handling equipment and compact earthmovers.

Evaluation of Restraints in the Japan Construction Equipment Market

Below mentioned are some major restraints and their influence to the market dynamics:

Restraint	Primary Segments Affected	What this means (evidence)
High Capital Expenditure	Large-capacity; Earthmoving & Cranes	Large upfront costs for heavy equipment slow down purchases by smaller contractors, increasing reliance on rentals.
Aging Workforce & Skills Gap	All segments	There is a lack of skilled personnel to operate advance equipment, limiting effective utilization of advanced equipment and delays tech adoption.
Tight Emission & Noise Regulation	Urban-use equipment; Aerial & Material Handling	Firm local ordinances require investment in low-emission models, increasing product costs.
Volatile Raw Material Prices	Manufacturers & OEMs	Constant fluctuations in steel and component costs influence equipment pricing.

Japan Construction Equipment Market Challenges

On the challenges side, the Japan Construction Equipment Industry confronts key obstacles. One of the major challenges is high capital intensity of heavy construction machinery which makes ownership costly for small and medium-sized contractors. This leads to increased dependence on rental models and reduces direct equipment sales growth.

Additionally, an obsolete workforce and lack of skilled machine operators hinder the full productivity potential of mechanization. To deal with this, companies must invest in training which raises operational costs. Price volatility in raw materials such as steel and semiconductor components for modern telematics systems can increase equipment prices and compress manufacturer margins.

Japan Construction Equipment Market Trends

Some of emerging trends shaping the market landscape are:

Hybrid & Electric Equipment: Increasing launches of battery-electric excavators, hybrid cranes, and low-emission compact machines to comply with environment norms.
Telematics & Fleet Management: Rapid adoption of IoT-enabled monitoring for predictive maintenance, utilization tracking, and fuel efficiency.
Rental & Pay-per-Use Models: Growth of rental fleets and equipment-as-a-service models to reduce capital strain on contractors.
Compact & Urban-Specific Machines: Demand for smaller, quieter machines optimized for dense urban construction and renovation.
Automation & Semi-Autonomous Systems: Introduction of assistive automation for grading, drilling, and repetitive tasks to improve productivity and safety.

Investment Opportunities in the Japan Construction Equipment Industry

Some of the key investment opportunities in the Japan Construction Equipment Market are:

Electrification Solutions – Development and supply of battery-electric and hybrid construction machines and charging infrastructure tailored for Japanese urban construction sites.
Digital Services & Telematics – Offering SaaS-based fleet management, predictive maintenance, and operator training platforms.
Refurbishment & Aftermarket Services – Providing high-quality remanufacturing, parts, and technical service centers to capture long-term service revenue.
Specialized Equipment for Offshore Wind – Supplying heavy-lift cranes, transporters, and installation equipment for offshore renewable energy projects.

Top 5 Leading Players in the Japan Construction Equipment Market

Some leading players operating in the market include:

1. Komatsu Ltd.

Company Name	Komatsu Ltd.
Established Year	1921
Headquarters	Tokyo, Japan
Official Website	Click Here

Komatsu is a global leader in construction and mining equipment, offering a wide portfolio from compact excavators to large hydraulic excavators and integrated fleet-management solutions.

2. Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd.

Company Name	Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd.
Established Year	1970
Headquarters	Tokyo, Japan
Official Website	Click Here

Hitachi Construction Machinery supplies excavators, wheel loaders and material-handling equipment, and has been advancing automation and telematics for productivity gains.

3. Kobelco Construction Machinery Co., Ltd. (Kobelco)

Company Name	Kobelco Construction Machinery Co., Ltd. (Kobelco)
Established Year	1999
Headquarters	Kobe / Tokyo, Japan
Official Website	Click Here

Kobelco focuses on hydraulic excavators and is noted for fuel-efficient excavator designs and compact models tailored for urban work.

4. Sumitomo Heavy Industries, Ltd.

Company Name	Sumitomo Heavy Industries, Ltd.
Established Year	origins from 1888
Headquarters	Tokyo, Japan
Official Website	Click Here

Sumitomo offers a diverse product range including construction machines, compactors, and material handling systems with strong maintenance and aftermarket support.

5. Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.

Company Name	Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.
Established Year	1950
Headquarters	Tokyo, Japan
Official Website	Click Here

MHI participates in heavy infrastructure machinery, offering integrated solutions and leveraging system-level engineering for large civil projects.

Government Regulations Introduced in the Japan Construction Equipment Market

According to Japanese Government Data, the policy framework of Japan supports infrastructure modernization, stringent environmental standards, and technological modernization of the construction sector. Examples of government initiatives include: public investment programs to renovate aging bridges and expressways; urban redevelopment incentives to revitalize city centers; subsidies and tax incentives for adopting low-emission and electric construction machinery; pilot programs for automated construction sites and use of drones and remote monitoring in civil works; and workforce upskilling programs led by public–private partnerships to reduce skills gaps.

Future Insights of the Japan Construction Equipment Market

In the future years, Japan Construction Equipment Market is expected to grow moderately owing to a combination of public infrastructure renewal, urban redevelopment projects, and steady private construction activity.

The acceleration of electrification and hybrid machinery, combined with digital fleet management and telematics, will reshape procurement preferences—buyers will increasingly value total cost of ownership, operational data, and low-emission credentials over purchase price alone.

Rental and subscription models are likely to expand, allowing contractors flexible access to specialized machines. Furthermore, opportunities tied to offshore wind and port upgrades will demand heavy-lift and transport solutions, creating pockets of high-value demand.

Market Segmentation Analysis

By Equipment Type- Earthmoving Equipment to Dominate the Market

According to Parth, Senior Research Analyst, 6Wresearch, Earthmoving Equipment is expected to dominate the Japan Construction Equipment Market Share during the forecast period. This category includes machinery such as excavators, loaders, and bulldozers, which are essential for tasks like digging, lifting, and transporting materials. The demand for these machines is driven by large-scale construction and infrastructure projects.

By Application- Commercial sector to Dominate the Market

The Commercial sector is anticipated to lead in terms of market share. This includes applications in retail, hospitality, and office buildings. The growth in urbanization and commercial development contributes significantly to the demand for construction equipment in this sector.

Key Attractiveness of the Report

10 Years Market Numbers.
Historical Data Starting from 2021 to 2024.
Base Year: 2024
Forecast Data until 2031.
Key Performance Indicators Impacting the Market.
Major Upcoming Developments and Projects.

Key Highlights of the Report:

Japan Construction Equipment Market Outlook
Market Size of Japan Construction Equipment Market, 2024
Forecast of Japan Construction Equipment Market, 2031
Historical Data and Forecast of Japan Construction Equipment Market Revenues & Volume for the Period 2021-2031
Japan Construction Equipment Market Trend Evolution
Japan Construction Equipment Market Drivers and Challenges
Japan Construction Equipment Price Trends
Japan Construction Equipment Porter's Five Forces
Japan Construction Equipment Industry Life Cycle
Historical Data and Forecast of Japan Construction Equipment Market Revenues and volume by Type for the Period 2021-2031
Historical Data and Forecast of Japan Construction Equipment Market Revenues and Volume by Cranes for the Period 2021-2031
Historical Data and Forecast of Japan Construction Equipment Market Revenues and volume by Construction Tractor and Bulldozer for the Period 2021-2031
Historical Data and Forecast of Japan Construction Equipment Market Revenues and volume by Earthmoving Equipment for the Period 2021-2031
Historical Data and Forecast of Japan Construction Equipment Market Revenues and volume by Aerial Work Equipment for the Period 2021-2031
Historical Data and Forecast of Japan Construction Equipment Market Revenues and volume by Material Handling Equipment for the Period 2021-2031
Historical Data and Forecast of Japan Construction Equipment Market Revenues and volume by Dump Trucks for the Period 2021-2031
Historical Data and Forecast of Japan Construction Equipment Market Revenues and volume by Road Construction Equipment for the Period 2021-2031
Historical Data and Forecast of Japan Construction Equipment Market Revenues and volume by Application for the Period 2021-2031
Historical Data and Forecast of Japan Construction Equipment Market Revenues and volume by Corporate Enterprise for the Period 2021-2031
Historical Data and Forecast of Japan Construction Equipment Market Revenues and volume by Oil and Gas for the Period 2021-2031
Historical Data and Forecast of Japan Construction Equipment Market Revenues and volume by Mining for the Period 2021-2031
Historical Data and Forecast of Japan Construction Equipment Market Revenues and volume by Others for the Period 2021-2031
Japan Construction Equipment Import Export Trade Statistics
Market Opportunity Assessment By Type
Market Opportunity Assessment By Application
Japan Construction Equipment Top Companies Market Share
Japan Construction Equipment Competitive Benchmarking By Technical and Operational Parameters
Japan Construction Equipment Company Profiles
Japan Construction Equipment Key Strategic Recommendation

Market Scope and Segmentation

The report provides a detailed analysis of the following market segments:

By Types:

Mobile Cranes
Construction Tractor and Bulldozer
Earthmoving Equipment
Aerial Work Equipment
Material Handling Equipment
Dump Trucks
Road Construction Equipment

By Applications:

Construction
Oil and Gas
Mining
Others (Municipality and Road Construction)

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1 Executive Summary

2 Introduction

2.1 Key Highlights of the Report

2.2 Report Description

2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation

2.4 Research Methodology

2.5 Assumptions

3 Japan Construction Equipment Market Overview

3.1 Japan Country Macro Economic Indicators

3.2 Japan Construction Equipment Market Revenues & Volume, 2021&2031F

3.3 Japan Construction Equipment Market - Industry Life Cycle

3.4 Japan Construction Equipment Market - Porter's Five Forces

3.5 Japan Construction Equipment Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021&2031F

3.6 Japan Construction Equipment Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application 2021&2031F

4 Japan Construction Equipment Market Dynamics

4.1 Impact Analysis

4.2 Market Drivers

4.2.1 Increasing government investments in infrastructure projects in Japan

4.2.2 Rising demand for technologically advanced and efficient construction equipment

4.2.3 Growth in urbanization leading to construction activities

4.3 Market Restraints

4.3.1 High initial cost of construction equipment

4.3.2 Stringent regulations and compliance requirements

4.3.3 Economic downturn impacting construction projects

5 Japan Construction Equipment Market Trends

6. Japan Construction Equipment Market , By Type

6.1 Japan Construction Equipment Market Revenues & Volume, By Mobile Cranes 2021-2031F

6.2 Japan Construction Equipment Market Revenues & Volume, By Construction Tractor and Bulldozer, 2021-2031F

6.3 Japan Construction Equipment Market Revenues & Volume, By Earthmoving Equipment, 2021-2031F

6.3 Japan Construction Equipment Market Revenues & Volume, By Aerial Work Equipment, 2021-2031F

6.3 Japan Construction Equipment Market Revenues & Volume, By Material Handling Equipment, 2021-2031F

6.3 Japan Construction Equipment Market Revenues & Volume, By Dump Trucks, 2021-2031F

6.3 Japan Construction Equipment Market Revenues & Volume, By Road Construction Equipment, 2021-2031F

7 Japan Construction Equipment Market , By Application

7.1 Japan Construction Equipment Market Revenues & Volume, By Corporate Enterprise, 2021-2031F

7.2 Japan Construction Equipment Market Revenues & Volume, By Oil and Gas , 2021-2031F

7.3 Japan Construction Equipment Market Revenues & Volume, By Mining, 2021-2031F

7.3 Japan Construction Equipment Market Revenues & Volume, By Others 2021-2031F

8 Japan Construction Equipment Market Import-Export Trade Statistics

8.1 Japan Construction Equipment Market Export to Major Countries

8.2 Japan Construction Equipment Market Imports from Major Countries

9 Japan Construction Equipment Market Key Performance Indicators

9.1 Rental utilization rate of construction equipment

9.2 Average age of construction equipment fleet in Japan

9.3 Number of construction permits issued

9.4 Construction equipment rental rates

9.5 Average duration of construction projects in Japan

10 Japan Construction Equipment Market - Opportunity Assessment

10.1 Japan Construction Equipment Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2031

10.2 Japan Construction Equipment Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2031

11 Japan Construction Equipment Market - Competitive Landscape

11.1 Japan Construction Equipment Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024

11.2 Japan Construction Equipment Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters

12 Company Profiles

13 Recommendations

14 Disclaimer

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Product Code: ETC001645	Publication Date: Mar 2020	Product Type: Report
Publisher: 6Wresearch	No. of Pages: 70	No. of Figures: 35	No. of Tables: 5

Japan construction equipment market growth is driven by the growing construction industry and developing transformation of infrastructure activities. The expansion of commercial and private infrastructure such as road network expansion plans, smart city, highway, railway, airport, and other public facilities are the major factors increasing the demand for the construction equipment market in Japan. Additionally, the manufacturers in Japan are much more active than many other countries in upgrading the technology and machines with ICT for the expansion of the construction industry.

According to 6wresearch, Japan Construction Equipment Market is anticipated to grow during 2020-2026. Rising revenue, rapid urbanization, and increasing government expenditure for infrastructural projects are the key factors rising the Japan construction equipment market. Japan is the second-largest developed economy in the world thus, the economic growth and increasing investment in industrial infrastructure are boosting the growth of the construction equipment market in Japan. Japan is aiming to expand the construction equipment market by exporting heavy construction equipment to India.

On the basis of types, the earthmoving segment is expected to hold the Japan construction equipment market due to an increase in demand for excavators driven by rental and general sectors. Moreover, renting and leasing of heavy construction equipment is beneficial to construction companies due to its high cost and effective work which is expected to grow the demand for construction equipment in Japan during the forecast period.

The Japan construction equipment market report comprehensively covers the market by types and applications. The Japan construction equipment market outlook report provides an unbiased and detailed analysis of the on-going Japan construction equipment market trends, opportunities/high growth areas, and market drivers which would help the stakeholders to device and align their market strategies according to the current and future market dynamics.

Japan construction equipment market is projected to register sound revenues in the coming years backed by the progressive growth of mining and oil & gas industries. Moreover, a rise in the need for time efficiency in performing the construction tasks by using advanced construction equipment which is capable enough for fast work during construction would generate lucrative opportunities for construction equipment in the coming years. Additionally, rising commercialization would be the key factor in driving sales revenues on the back of the rise in the need for petroleum serving various purposes such as the manufacture of soap, detergent, and paints and would boost the growth of Japan's construction equipment market in the coming years.

Key Highlights of the Report:

Japan Construction Equipment Market Overview.
Japan Construction Equipment Market Outlook.
Japan Construction Equipment Market Size and Japan Construction Equipment Market Forecast until 2026.
Historical Data of Japan Construction Equipment Market Revenues & Volume for the Period 2016-2019.
Market Size & Forecast of Japan Construction Equipment Market Revenues & Volume until 2026.

Historical Data of Japan Construction Equipment Market Revenues and Volume, By application, for the Period 2016-2019
Market Size & Forecast of Japan Construction Equipment Market Revenues and Volume, By application, until 2026

Market Drivers and Restraints
Japan Construction Equipment Market Trends and Industry Life Cycle
Porter's Five Force Analysis
Market Opportunity Assessment
Japan Construction Equipment Market Share, By Players
Japan Construction Equipment Market Overview on Competitive Benchmarking
Company Profiles
Key Strategic Recommendations

Markets Covered

The Japan Construction Equipment Market report provides a detailed analysis of the following market segments:

By Types:
- Cranes
  - Mobile Crane
  - Crawler Crane
  - Tower Crane
  - Construction Tractor and Bulldozer
- Earthmoving Equipment
  - Loaders
  - Excavators
  - Motor Grader
- Aerial Work Equipment
  - Articulated Boom Lifts
  - Telescopic Boom Lifts
  - Scissor Lifts
- Material Handling Equipment
  - Telescopic Handlers
  - Forklifts
- Dump Trucks
- Road Construction Equipment
  - Pavers
  - Road Rollers
By Applications:
- Construction
- Oil & Gas
- Mining
- Others (Municipality, Road Construction)