The export business of used excavators is gaining popularity in the global market as the demand for infrastructure development increases globally. For some emerging market countries, purchasing second-hand equipment can get high productivity at a lower cost. Used excavators have gradually become ‘hot commodities’ in the international market due to their high cost-effectiveness, mature technology and moderate maintenance costs.
1. African market: demand continues to grow
Africa is one of the important markets for used excavators. As many African countries increase investment in infrastructure construction, the demand for used construction machinery continues to grow, especially in the construction, mining and agricultural fields.
Construction industry: Nigeria, Kenya, Ethiopia and other countries are accelerating the urbanisation process, the demand for construction machinery is increasing. Used excavators have become the equipment of choice in these markets due to their low price and reliability.
Mining industry: South Africa, Ghana and other countries are rich in mineral resources, used excavators are excellent in mining operations, especially Carter 320 and Komatsu 220 models are favoured by local customers.
2. Southeast Asia market: agriculture and infrastructure double-wheel drive
Southeast Asian countries have strong demand for used excavators in agriculture and infrastructure construction. Especially Indonesia, Thailand and the Philippines, these countries in the modernisation of agriculture and roads, railways and other infrastructure projects, used excavators are widely used.
Agriculture: Southeast Asia’s agricultural development cannot be supported by mechanisation, and used excavators are particularly popular among small and medium-sized farmers due to their low price and guaranteed quality.
Infrastructure construction: Governments in countries such as Indonesia are increasing their investment in infrastructure construction, and used excavators have become a powerful tool for fast and low-cost project promotion.
3. Middle East market: a necessity for efficient construction
The scale of infrastructure projects in the Middle East is huge, and the performance of used excavators in the local market should not be underestimated. Construction companies in countries such as Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates often choose cost-effective used excavators for large infrastructure projects.
Industrial projects: Saudi Arabia’s ‘Vision 2030’ has fuelled large-scale infrastructure construction, making used excavators the ideal choice for completing projects quickly.
Oil and gas: Oil extraction and pipeline laying in Middle Eastern countries require a large number of construction machinery and equipment, and used excavators are highly flexible in these applications.
4. South American markets: Mining and infrastructure drive demand
South America, especially Brazil and Peru and other mineral-rich countries, used excavator exports have been maintaining a strong growth momentum. Demand for used equipment from mining, agriculture and infrastructure projects in these countries is growing steadily.
Mineral resources development: Brazil and Peru have a large-scale mining industry, and used excavators are very popular in mining operations due to their excellent durability and ease of maintenance.
5. European and North American Markets: Increasing Environmental Requirements
Despite the relative maturity of the European and North American markets, there is a market for used excavators in these regions, especially for smaller projects that require cost savings. Farmers and small construction companies in the US, for example, often choose used equipment that meets environmental standards such as those of the EPA.
US market: In some small farms and construction projects with limited budgets, there is still a good market for used excavators, especially those certified to meet environmental standards.
