| Product Code: ETC13045317 | Publication Date: Apr 2025 | Updated Date: Oct 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Sachin Kumar Rai | No. of Pages: 65 | No. of Figures: 34 | No. of Tables: 19 |
In 2024, China continued to show a high level of concentration in overhead crane imports, with Italy, Finland, Germany, Japan, and the UAE being the top exporting countries. Despite a negative compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -10.37% from 2020 to 2024, the sharp decline in the growth rate from 2023 to 2024 at -46.55% indicates a challenging market environment. Chinese importers may need to closely monitor market dynamics and adapt their strategies to navigate the changing landscape in the overhead crane industry.

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 China Overhead Cranes Market Overview |
3.1 China Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 China Overhead Cranes Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 China Overhead Cranes Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 China Overhead Cranes Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 China Overhead Cranes Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 China Overhead Cranes Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End-Use, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 China Overhead Cranes Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Technology, 2021 & 2031F |
3.8 China Overhead Cranes Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Lifting Capacity, 2021 & 2031F |
4 China Overhead Cranes Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing infrastructure development projects in China leading to higher demand for overhead cranes. |
4.2.2 Growing industrialization and manufacturing sectors in China requiring efficient material handling solutions. |
4.2.3 Technological advancements in overhead crane manufacturing improving productivity and safety. |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 High initial investment costs associated with overhead cranes limiting adoption rates. |
4.3.2 Lack of skilled labor for operating and maintaining overhead cranes impacting market growth. |
4.3.3 Regulatory compliance and safety standards increasing operational costs for overhead crane users. |
5 China Overhead Cranes Market Trends |
6 China Overhead Cranes Market, By Types |
6.1 China Overhead Cranes Market, By Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 China Overhead Cranes Market Revenues & Volume, By Type, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.3 China Overhead Cranes Market Revenues & Volume, By Bridge Crane, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.4 China Overhead Cranes Market Revenues & Volume, By Gantry Crane, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.5 China Overhead Cranes Market Revenues & Volume, By Jib Crane, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.6 China Overhead Cranes Market Revenues & Volume, By Monorail Crane, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2 China Overhead Cranes Market, By End-Use |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 China Overhead Cranes Market Revenues & Volume, By Manufacturing, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.3 China Overhead Cranes Market Revenues & Volume, By Construction, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.4 China Overhead Cranes Market Revenues & Volume, By Warehousing, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.5 China Overhead Cranes Market Revenues & Volume, By Shipbuilding, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3 China Overhead Cranes Market, By Technology |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 China Overhead Cranes Market Revenues & Volume, By Conventional, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3.3 China Overhead Cranes Market Revenues & Volume, By Automated, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3.4 China Overhead Cranes Market Revenues & Volume, By Semi-Automated, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4 China Overhead Cranes Market, By Lifting Capacity |
6.4.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.4.2 China Overhead Cranes Market Revenues & Volume, By < 5 Tons, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4.3 China Overhead Cranes Market Revenues & Volume, By 5“50 Tons, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4.4 China Overhead Cranes Market Revenues & Volume, By > 50 Tons, 2021 - 2031F |
7 China Overhead Cranes Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 China Overhead Cranes Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 China Overhead Cranes Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 China Overhead Cranes Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Average utilization rate of overhead cranes in key industries. |
8.2 Number of new infrastructure projects utilizing overhead cranes. |
8.3 Rate of adoption of automated features in overhead crane systems. |
8.4 Average maintenance cost per unit of overhead crane. |
8.5 Percentage of overhead crane accidents in industrial settings. |
9 China Overhead Cranes Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 China Overhead Cranes Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 China Overhead Cranes Market Opportunity Assessment, By End-Use, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 China Overhead Cranes Market Opportunity Assessment, By Technology, 2021 & 2031F |
9.4 China Overhead Cranes Market Opportunity Assessment, By Lifting Capacity, 2021 & 2031F |
10 China Overhead Cranes Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 China Overhead Cranes Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 China Overhead Cranes Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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