Market Forecast by Regions and Countries (North America, Europe, LATAM, Middle East, Asia Pacific and Africa), By Types (Mobile Crane, Fixed Crane, Marine and Offshore Crane), By Applications (Industrial Applications, Marine and offshore, Mining and Excavation, Construction, Other Applicants) And Competitive Landscape
| Product Code: ETC13190281 | Publication Date: Apr 2025 | Updated Date: Nov 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Ravi Bhandari | No. of Pages: 190 | No. of Figures: 80 | No. of Tables: 40 |
According to 6Wresearch internal database and industry insights, the Global Crane Market was valued at approximately USD 35 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach nearly USD 78 billion by 2031, registering a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14% during the forecast period (2025–2031).
| Report Name | Global Crane Market |
| Forecast period | 2025-2031 |
| CAGR | 14% |
| Market size | USD 78 Billion by 2031 |
| Growing Sector | Construction & Industrial Infrastructure |
Below mentioned are the evaluation of year-wise growth rate along with key drivers:
| Year | Est. Annual Growth | Growth Drivers |
| 2020 | 7.2 | Increasing urban infrastructure and residential projects |
| 2021 | 8.5 | Rising demand for material handling in ports and logistics |
| 2022 | 9.5 | Expanding oil & gas exploration and offshore activities |
| 2023 | 10.8 | Growth in heavy engineering and mining sectors |
| 2024 | 11.2 | Government investments in smart cities and transportation infrastructure |
The Global Crane Market report thoroughly covers the market by Regions and Countries by Types, and by Applications. The market report provides an unbiased and detailed analysis of the ongoing market trends, opportunities/high growth areas, and market drivers which would help the stakeholders to devise and align their market strategies according to the current and future market dynamics.
The Global Crane Market is expected to register strong growth during the forecast period. The demand surge is attributed to large-scale investments in urban infrastructure, industrial expansion, renewable energy projects, and smart city developments. Increasing automation in construction equipment, coupled with digital integration for safety and efficiency, further accelerates market growth. The demand for high-capacity cranes is rising due to expansion in construction, mining, and marine sectors. Governments worldwide are emphasizing advanced construction machinery adoption, contributing to a positive industry outlook.
Below mentioned some growth drivers and their impact on market dynamics:
| Drivers | Primary Segments Affected | Why It Matters |
| Infrastructure expansion & smart cities | Construction, Industrial | Increases demand for heavy lifting and installation cranes |
| Growth in renewable energy projects | Industrial, Marine | Drives need for mobile and offshore cranes for turbine installation |
| Increasing mining & material handling demand | Mining, Industrial | Boosts adoption of high-capacity crawler and tower cranes |
| Technological advancements & automation | All segments | Enhances productivity, safety, and remote operation efficiency |
| Government investment in logistics hubs | Ports & Transport | Stimulates demand for port and gantry cranes worldwide |
The Global Crane Market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate CAGR 14% of during the forecast period of 2025-2031. The Global Crane Market is driven by rapid urbanization, infrastructure expansion, and growth in renewable energy projects such as wind and solar installations. Increasing investments in smart cities, mining projects, and industrial automation are propelling global crane demand. Technological progress, particularly IoT integration and telematics, improves efficiency and safety. Major government infrastructure programs such as the U.S. Infrastructure Act and China Belt and Road Initiative further stimulate market growth, positioning cranes as essential for modern industrial and construction advancements.
Below mentioned are some major restraints and their influence on market dynamics:
| Restraints | Primary Segments Affected | What This Means |
| High operational & maintenance costs | All types | Limits adoption by SMEs in emerging markets |
| Shortage of skilled operators | Construction, Industrial | Affects operational efficiency and safety |
| Supply chain disruptions in components | Manufacturing | Slows production and delivery of cranes |
| Stringent emission & safety norms | Industrial & Marine | Increases compliance costs for manufacturers |
| Market fragmentation & price competition | All regions | Impacts profitability and long-term sustainability |
The Global Crane Industry faces challenges such as high ownership and maintenance costs, shortage of skilled operators, and dependency on cyclic construction investments. However, the need for compliance with emission standards and safety regulations raises production costs. The limited adoption of digital monitoring systems in developing countries and fluctuating raw material prices also restrict market expansion. Subsequently, the growing requirement for advanced automation and electric crane technology demands substantial R&D expenditure, limiting participation of smaller manufacturers.
Some key trends propelling the Global Crane Market Growth are:
Here are some investment opportunities in the Global Crane Market:
Here are some top companies contributing to the Global Crane Market Share:
| Company Name | Liebherr Group |
| Established Year | 1949 |
| Headquarters | Bulle, Switzerland |
| Official Website | Click Here |
Liebherr Group is a global leader in mobile, tower, and crawler cranes. The company integrates smart control systems, telematics, and energy-efficient technologies across construction and industrial sectors.
| Company Name | Tadano Ltd. |
| Established Year | 1948 |
| Headquarters | Kagawa, Japan |
| Official Website | Click Here |
Tadano manufactures a wide range of hydraulic and all-terrain cranes. Its innovation-driven designs emphasize reliability, safety, and sustainability, particularly in industrial and construction applications.
| Company Name | Terex Corporation |
| Established Year | 1933 |
| Headquarters | Connecticut, USA |
| Official Website | Click Here |
Terex Corporation provides lifting and material handling solutions through mobile, tower, and port cranes. The company focuses on integrating automation and hybrid technologies for efficiency.
| Company Name | XCMG Group |
| Established Year | 1989 |
| Headquarters | Xuzhou, China |
| Official Website | Click Here |
XCMG is a major global player known for advanced crawler, tower, and truck-mounted cranes. Its focus on electric and smart cranes supports global infrastructure expansion.
| Company Name | Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science & Technology Co., Ltd. |
| Established Year | 1992 |
| Headquarters | Changsha, China |
| Official Website | Click Here |
Zoomlion offers a broad range of lifting machinery including tower and all-terrain cranes. The company leverages automation and IoT technology to enhance performance and safety.
Governments across the globe are facilitating construction and manufacturing modernization through specific programs. The U.S. Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) has committed more than USD 1.2 trillion into infrastructure modernization projects across the United States, which is an extremely positive signal for crane usage. The India National Infrastructure Pipeline (NIP) aims to enhance funding and programming for transport and housing initiatives that will use several cranes. The development of the China Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) continues to support port construction and heavy equipment numbers through prior and ongoing investment in Asia and Africa. The European Union Green Deal investments will increase the use of electric and hybrid construction equipment.
The Global Crane Market is expected to witness robust expansion with increasing adoption of automation, digital telematics, and eco-friendly equipment. The integration of artificial intelligence, predictive analytics, and energy-efficient designs will redefine future lifting operations. With growing renewable energy installations, electric cranes are anticipated to dominate new equipment sales. Emerging markets in Asia-Pacific and Africa will be critical growth frontiers due to rapid industrialization and infrastructure upgrades. Overall, the market trajectory reflects sustained growth supported by technology advancement and global infrastructure investments.
According to Ritika Kalra, Senior Research Analyst, 6Wresearch, Asia-Pacific dominates the global crane market due to accelerated urbanization, industrialization, and mega infrastructure projects in China, India, and Southeast Asia. The region’s governments are investing heavily in smart city programs and renewable energy plants, creating substantial demand for mobile and tower cranes.
Mobile cranes lead the market as their versatility enables quick setup, mobility across sites, and use across industries from construction to logistics. Their adaptability to varied terrains and payload capacities makes them the preferred choice for short-duration, high-frequency lifting operations.
The construction segment holds the largest share, driven by continuous investment in urban infrastructure, commercial complexes, and residential projects. The integration of digital control systems and telematics further increases their utilization for safety, precision, and efficiency.
The Global Crane Market 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 Global Crane Market Overview |
| 3.1 Global Regional Macro Economic Indicators |
| 3.2 Global Crane Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
| 3.3 Global Crane Market - Industry Life Cycle |
| 3.4 Global Crane Market - Porter's Five Forces |
| 3.5 Global Crane Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Regions, 2021 & 2031F |
| 3.6 Global Crane Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Types, 2021 & 2031F |
| 3.7 Global Crane Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Applications, 2021 & 2031F |
| 4 Global Crane Market Dynamics |
| 4.1 Impact Analysis |
| 4.2 Market Drivers |
| 4.3 Market Restraints |
| 5 Global Crane Market Trends |
| 6 Global Crane Market, 2021 - 2031 |
| 6.1 Global Crane Market, Revenues & Volume, By Types, 2021 - 2031 |
| 6.1.1 Overview & Analysis |
| 6.1.2 Global Crane Market, Revenues & Volume, By Mobile Crane, 2021 - 2031 |
| 6.1.3 Global Crane Market, Revenues & Volume, By Fixed Crane, 2021 - 2031 |
| 6.1.4 Global Crane Market, Revenues & Volume, By Marine and Offshore Crane, 2021 - 2031 |
| 6.2 Global Crane Market, Revenues & Volume, By Applications, 2021 - 2031 |
| 6.2.1 Overview & Analysis |
| 6.2.2 Global Crane Market, Revenues & Volume, By Industrial Applications, 2021 - 2031 |
| 6.2.3 Global Crane Market, Revenues & Volume, By Marine and offshore, 2021 - 2031 |
| 6.2.4 Global Crane Market, Revenues & Volume, By Mining and Excavation, 2021 - 2031 |
| 6.2.5 Global Crane Market, Revenues & Volume, By Construction, 2021 - 2031 |
| 6.2.6 Global Crane Market, Revenues & Volume, By Other Applicants, 2021 - 2031 |
| 6.3.1 Overview & Analysis |
| 7 North America Crane Market, Overview & Analysis |
| 7.1 North America Crane Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
| 7.2 North America Crane Market, Revenues & Volume, By Countries, 2021 - 2031 |
| 7.2.1 United States (US) Crane Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
| 7.2.2 Canada Crane Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
| 7.2.3 Rest of North America Crane Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
| 7.3 North America Crane Market, Revenues & Volume, By Types, 2021 - 2031 |
| 7.4 North America Crane Market, Revenues & Volume, By Applications, 2021 - 2031 |
| 8 Latin America (LATAM) Crane Market, Overview & Analysis |
| 8.1 Latin America (LATAM) Crane Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
| 8.2 Latin America (LATAM) Crane Market, Revenues & Volume, By Countries, 2021 - 2031 |
| 8.2.1 Brazil Crane Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
| 8.2.2 Mexico Crane Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
| 8.2.3 Argentina Crane Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
| 8.2.4 Rest of LATAM Crane Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
| 8.3 Latin America (LATAM) Crane Market, Revenues & Volume, By Types, 2021 - 2031 |
| 8.4 Latin America (LATAM) Crane Market, Revenues & Volume, By Applications, 2021 - 2031 |
| 9 Asia Crane Market, Overview & Analysis |
| 9.1 Asia Crane Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
| 9.2 Asia Crane Market, Revenues & Volume, By Countries, 2021 - 2031 |
| 9.2.1 India Crane Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
| 9.2.2 China Crane Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
| 9.2.3 Japan Crane Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
| 9.2.4 Rest of Asia Crane Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
| 9.3 Asia Crane Market, Revenues & Volume, By Types, 2021 - 2031 |
| 9.4 Asia Crane Market, Revenues & Volume, By Applications, 2021 - 2031 |
| 10 Africa Crane Market, Overview & Analysis |
| 10.1 Africa Crane Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
| 10.2 Africa Crane Market, Revenues & Volume, By Countries, 2021 - 2031 |
| 10.2.1 South Africa Crane Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
| 10.2.2 Egypt Crane Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
| 10.2.3 Nigeria Crane Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
| 10.2.4 Rest of Africa Crane Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
| 10.3 Africa Crane Market, Revenues & Volume, By Types, 2021 - 2031 |
| 10.4 Africa Crane Market, Revenues & Volume, By Applications, 2021 - 2031 |
| 11 Europe Crane Market, Overview & Analysis |
| 11.1 Europe Crane Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
| 11.2 Europe Crane Market, Revenues & Volume, By Countries, 2021 - 2031 |
| 11.2.1 United Kingdom Crane Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
| 11.2.2 Germany Crane Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
| 11.2.3 France Crane Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
| 11.2.4 Rest of Europe Crane Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
| 11.3 Europe Crane Market, Revenues & Volume, By Types, 2021 - 2031 |
| 11.4 Europe Crane Market, Revenues & Volume, By Applications, 2021 - 2031 |
| 12 Middle East Crane Market, Overview & Analysis |
| 12.1 Middle East Crane Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
| 12.2 Middle East Crane Market, Revenues & Volume, By Countries, 2021 - 2031 |
| 12.2.1 Saudi Arabia Crane Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
| 12.2.2 UAE Crane Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
| 12.2.3 Turkey Crane Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
| 12.3 Middle East Crane Market, Revenues & Volume, By Types, 2021 - 2031 |
| 12.4 Middle East Crane Market, Revenues & Volume, By Applications, 2021 - 2031 |
| 13 Global Crane Market Key Performance Indicators |
| 14 Global Crane Market - Export/Import By Countries Assessment |
| 15 Global Crane Market - Opportunity Assessment |
| 15.1 Global Crane Market Opportunity Assessment, By Countries, 2021 & 2031F |
| 15.2 Global Crane Market Opportunity Assessment, By Types, 2021 & 2031F |
| 15.3 Global Crane Market Opportunity Assessment, By Applications, 2021 & 2031F |
| 16 Global Crane Market - Competitive Landscape |
| 16.1 Global Crane Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
| 16.2 Global Crane Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
| 17 Top 10 Company Profiles |
| 18 Recommendations |
| 19 Disclaimer |