Market Forecast By Types (Mobile Cranes, Construction Tractors and Bulldozers, Earthmoving Equipment, Aerial Work Equipment, Material Handling Equipment, Dump Trucks, Road Construction Equipment), By Applications (Corporate Enterprise, Oil and Gas, Mining, Others (Municipality and Road Construction)), By Countries (Germany, France, Italy, United Kingdom, Rest of Europe) and Competitive Landscape
Product Code: ETC184678 | Publication Date: Aug 2024 | Updated Date: Sep 2025 | Product Type: Report | |
Publisher: 6Wresearch | No. of Pages: 200 | No. of Figures: 90 | No. of Tables: 30 | |
According to 6Wresearch internal database and industry insights, the Europe Construction Equipment Market was accounted at USD 176.5 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach nearly USD 251.3 billion by 2031, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.1% during the forecast period (2025-2031).
Report Name | Europe Construction Equipment Market |
Forecast Period | 2025-2031 |
CAGR | 5.1% |
Growing Sector | Infrastructure Renovation & Energy Transition |
The Europe Construction Equipment Market report thoroughly covers the market by types, applications, and countries. The market report provides an unbiased and detailed analysis of ongoing market trends, opportunities/high growth areas, and market drivers, which would help stakeholders devise and align their market strategies according to the current and future market dynamics.
Europe construction equipment market has registered a steady growth due to economic slowdown in the past few years while the increase in demand for residential infrastructure and the growing population of refugees in Europe is considered to enhance the growth of the construction equipment market in Europe. Increasing job opportunities and low-interest rates are the key factors increasing the demand for construction equipment that have encouraged the Europe Construction Equipment Market Growth.
Below mentioned some growth drivers and their impact on market dynamics:
Driver | Primary Segments Affected | Why It Matters (Evidence) |
Infrastructure Renovation & Resilience | All equipment types | Europe’s aging bridges, railways, and water networks require heavy replacement and reinforcement, sustaining demand for earthmoving and lifting machinery. |
Energy Transition (Wind, Grid, Hydrogen) | Cranes, Earthmoving, Material Handling | Offshore wind foundations, onshore wind farms, substations, and grid expansion need specialized cranes, piling rigs, and heavy earthmovers. |
Urban Regeneration & Housing Efficiency | Earthmoving, Aerial Work Equipment, Road Equipment | City densification, retrofitting, and smart-city upgrades increase demand for compact excavators, aerial platforms, and road pavers. |
Digitalization & Automation (Telematics, BIM, Semi-Autonomy) | All equipment types | GPS, IoT, and BIM integration boost productivity, uptime, and safety; telematics drives predictive maintenance and fleet optimization. |
Sustainability Mandates & Stage V Compliance | Electric/Hybrid lines across categories | EU Stage V emissions norms and Green Deal targets propel electric and hybrid adoption, reshaping fleet mix, and procurement criteria. |
Europe Construction Equipment Market is expected to gain traction, registering a CAGR of 5.1% during 2025-2031. Europe is aiming to expand the construction equipment market by accepting the opportunity of huge investments in the market from the Asia Pacific and North America in the upcoming year. Growing traffic congestion coupled with a surging population in the region is driving the development of the market. Additionally, Europe is expected to face challenges in the construction equipment market owing to a lack of trained workers which is projected to affect the growth of the market. In types, the earthmoving segment is anticipated to dominate the construction equipment market share in Europe on account of increasing demand and sales of crawler excavators.
Below mentioned are some major restraints and their influence on market dynamics:
Restraint | Primary Segments Affected | What This Means (Evidence) |
Economic & Interest-Rate Cycles | All equipment types | Tight financing conditions can delay project starts and capex, impacting equipment size and share growth in the short term. |
Regulatory & Compliance Costs (Stage V, noise, safety) | Diesel-powered fleets, legacy equipment | Upgrades and certifications increase ownership costs; fleets accelerate renewal or turn to rentals. |
Skilled Operator Shortages | All equipment types | Persistent gaps in skilled operators/technicians constrain utilization, especially for specialized cranes and tunneling gear. |
Supply Chain & Component Lead Times | All equipment types | Battery packs, power electronics, and hydraulics bottlenecks can prolong delivery schedules. |
Urban Site Constraints | Compact equipment, Aerial Work | Tight access, noise limits, and low-emission zones spur demand for compact/electric units but add planning complexity. |
Macroeconomic uncertainty and capex sensitivity can defer large civil works. Compliance with Stage V emissions and local low-emission zones adds cost pressure and accelerates transition to electric/hybrid fleets. Shortages of certified operators and technicians can limit the effective utilization of advanced machinery, while supply chain tightness (notably for batteries and semiconductors) can elongate delivery cycles.
Some major trends contributing in the development of Europe Construction Equipment Market are:
Here are some investment opportunities in the Europe Construction Equipment Market:
Here are some top companies listed:
Company Name | Caterpillar Inc. |
Established Year | 1925 |
Headquarters | Deerfield, Illinois, United States |
Official Website | Click Here |
Caterpillar offers a comprehensive European portfolio from excavators to articulated trucks, emphasizing dealer service density, parts availability, and telematics (VisionLink) to maximize fleet uptime.
Company Name | Komatsu Ltd. |
Established Year | 1921 |
Headquarters | Tokyo, Japan |
Official Website | Click Here |
Komatsu’s European lineup spans intelligent machine control dozers/excavators and hybrid models, with strong focus on digitalization and fuel efficiency to drive market growth.
Company Name | Volvo Construction Equipment |
Established Year | 1832 |
Headquarters | Gothenburg, Sweden |
Official Website | Click Here |
Volvo CE leads in electric compact equipment and safety technologies across Europe, aligning with sustainability procurement standards and Stage V compliance.
Company Name | Liebherr Group |
Established Year | 1949 |
Headquarters | Bulle, Switzerland (Construction Machinery); Group HQ in Bulle/Bischofshofen regions within Europe operations |
Official Website | Click Here |
Liebherr is prominent in crawler/mobile cranes, earthmoving, and mining equipment; its European manufacturing footprint and specialized lifting solutions support major wind and infrastructure projects.
Company Name | JCB |
Established Year | 1945 |
Headquarters | Rocester, United Kingdom |
Official Website | Click Here |
JCB is a leader in backhoe loaders, telescopic handlers, and emerging hydrogen ICE prototypes, serving urban construction with compact/electric lines and extensive rental.
European and national policies are steering toward sustainable construction and lower emissions:
The outlook remains positive, anchored by durable public investment frameworks, the energy transition, and digital productivity gains. Emphasis on electrification, hybridization, and telematics will elevate operational efficiency and residual values. With rental models expanding and private capital flowing into renewables and logistics, the Europe Construction Equipment Market revenue is poised for consistent growth through 2031.
According to Ayush, Senior Research Analyst, 6Wresearch, Earthmoving equipment (excavators, backhoe loaders, bulldozers, wheel loaders) will dominate Europe due to broad applicability across rail and highway upgrades, utilities trenching, urban redevelopment, and wind farm civil works. The category benefits from rapid electrification in compact ranges, widespread 3D machine control adoption, and high utilization in maintenance-heavy projects typical of mature European infrastructure.
The Corporate Enterprise segment is set to lead the Europe Construction Equipment Market Share, propelled by private investments in logistics hubs, data centers, advanced manufacturing, and commercial real estate retrofits. Corporations are prioritizing sustainability targets, pushing demand for electric aerial work platforms, intelligent earthmovers, and high-throughput material handling with robust telematics for ESG reporting and asset productivity.
Germany is projected to hold the largest Share in Europe, underpinned by consistent public works pipelines, strong rental, advanced manufacturing bases, and grid/renewable expansion. Large-scale programs for rail node upgrades, Autobahn maintenance, and wind repowering keep demand steady across earthmoving, cranes, and road construction equipment.
The report provides a detailed analysis of the following market segments:
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 Europe Construction Equipment Market Overview |
3.1 Europe Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Europe Construction Equipment Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Europe Construction Equipment Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Europe Construction Equipment Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Europe Construction Equipment Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Europe Construction Equipment Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Europe Construction Equipment Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Countries, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Europe Construction Equipment Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.3 Market Restraints |
5 Europe Construction Equipment Market Trends |
6. Europe Construction Equipment Market , By Type |
6.1 Europe Construction Equipment Market Revenues & Volume, By Mobile Cranes 2021-2031F |
6.2 Europe Construction Equipment Market Revenues & Volume, By Construction Tractor and Bulldozer, 2021-2031F |
6.3 Europe Construction Equipment Market Revenues & Volume, By Earthmoving Equipment, 2021-2031F |
6.4 Europe Construction Equipment Market Revenues & Volume, By Aerial Work Equipment, 2021-2031F |
6.5 Europe Construction Equipment Market Revenues & Volume, By Material Handling Equipment, 2021-2031F |
6.6 Europe Construction Equipment Market Revenues & Volume, By Dump Trucks, 2021-2031F |
6.7 Europe Construction Equipment Market Revenues & Volume, By Road Construction Equipment, 2021-2031F |
7 Europe Construction Equipment Market , By Application |
7.1 Europe Construction Equipment Market Revenues & Volume, By Construction, 2021-2031F |
7.2 Europe Construction Equipment Market Revenues & Volume, By Oil and Gas , 2021-2031F |
7.3 Europe Construction Equipment Market Revenues & Volume, By Mining, 2021-2031F |
8 Europe Construction Equipment Market , By Countries |
8.1 Europe Construction Equipment Market Revenues & Volume, By Germany, 2021-2031F |
8.2 Europe Construction Equipment Market Revenues & Volume, By France, 2021-2031F |
8.3 Europe Construction Equipment Market Revenues & Volume, By Italy, 2021-2031F |
8.4 Europe Construction Equipment Market Revenues & Volume, By United Kingdom, 2021-2031F |
8.5 Europe Construction Equipment Market Revenues & Volume, By Rest of Europe, 2021-2031F |
9 Europe Construction Equipment Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
9.1 Europe Construction Equipment Market Export to Major Countries |
9.2 Europe Construction Equipment Market Imports from Major Countries |
10 Europe Construction Equipment MarketKey Performance Indicators |
11 Europe Construction Equipment Market-Opportunity Assessment |
11.1 Europe Construction Equipment Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2031 |
11.2 Europe Construction Equipment Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2031 |
11.3 Europe Construction Equipment Market Opportunity Assessment, By Countries, 2031 |
12 Europe Construction Equipment Market-Competitive Landscape |
12.1 Europe Construction Equipment Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
12.2 Europe Construction Equipment Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
13 Company Profiles |
14 Recommendations |
15 Disclaimer |