Industry Statistics and Rankings
How does this industry perform in United Kingdom compared to Europe?
Country Benchmarking
Industry Data United Kingdom
Ranking are out of 37 European countries for which IBISWorld provides country-level factsheets.
Revenue
#3 In EuropeBusiness
#4 In EuropeEmployees
#6 In EuropeWages
#2 In EuropeEurope’s Mining, Quarrying and Construction Machinery Manufacturing industry produces earthmoving equipment, excavators and processing machinery. Performance is tied closely to construction and mining activity. Depressed construction activity in countries like France, Czech Republic and Hungary punctures the need for construction equipment. Nevertheless, the need to address housing shortages and build smarter homes across the continent ensures a high volume of work, boosting orders for diggers and excavators.
Enterprises
Number of businesses in 2024
Biggest companies in the Mining, Quarrying & Construction Machinery Manufacturing in the UK
| Company | Market Share (%)
2024 | Revenue (£m)
2024 | Profit (£m)
2024 | Profit Margin (%)
2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Caterpillar Inc | 66,520.0 | N/A | N/A | |
Liebherr-International AG | 14,278.4 | 514.9 | 3.6 | |
Stihl Holding AG & Co KG | 5,804.0 | 406.0 | 7.0 |
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Top Questions Answered in this Report
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What is the market size of the Mining, Quarrying & Construction Machinery Manufacturing in the UK industry in United Kingdom in 2024?
The market size of the Mining, Quarrying & Construction Machinery Manufacturing in the UK industry in United Kingdom is £6.0bn in 2024.
How many businesses are there in the Mining, Quarrying & Construction Machinery Manufacturing in the UK industry in 2024?
There are 265 businesses in the Mining, Quarrying & Construction Machinery Manufacturing in the UK industry in United Kingdom, which has declined at a CAGR of 1.1 % between 2019 and 2024.
Has the Mining, Quarrying & Construction Machinery Manufacturing in the UK industry in United Kingdom grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Mining, Quarrying & Construction Machinery Manufacturing in the UK industry in United Kingdom has been declining at a CAGR of 1.1 % between 2019 and 2024.
What is the forecast growth of the Mining, Quarrying & Construction Machinery Manufacturing in the UK industry in United Kingdom over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Mining, Quarrying & Construction Machinery Manufacturing in the UK industry in United Kingdom is expected to grow.
What are the biggest companies in the Mining, Quarrying & Construction Machinery Manufacturing in the UK market in United Kingdom?
The biggest companies operating in the Mining, Quarrying & Construction Machinery Manufacturing market in United Kingdom are Caterpillar Inc, Liebherr-International AG and Stihl Holding AG & Co KG
What does the Mining, Quarrying & Construction Machinery Manufacturing in the UK in United Kingdom include?
Mining machinery manufacturing and Quarrying machinery manufacturing are part of the Mining, Quarrying & Construction Machinery Manufacturing in the UK industry.
Which companies have the highest market share in the Mining, Quarrying & Construction Machinery Manufacturing in the UK in United Kingdom?
The company holding the most market share in United Kingdom is Caterpillar Inc.
How competitive is the Mining, Quarrying & Construction Machinery Manufacturing in the UK industry in United Kingdom?
The level of competition is moderate and decreasing in the Mining, Quarrying & Construction Machinery Manufacturing in the UK industry in United Kingdom.
Related Industries
This industry is covered in 37 countries
Domestic industries
Competitors
- Lifting & Handling Equipment Manufacturing in the UK
- Agricultural & Forestry Machinery in the UK
Complementors
- Metal-Forming Machinery & Machine Tool Manufacturing in the UK
- Motor Vehicle Parts & Accessories Manufacturing in the UK
- Machinery, Equipment & Fabricated Metal Product Repair in the UK
International industries
Table of Contents
About this industry
Industry definition
Companies manufacture machinery and equipment that is used in construction, mining and quarrying sectors. These include hand tools and powered equipment.
Related Terms
ExcavatorsDrilling Rigs Earthmoving EquipmentWhat's included in this industry?
Mining machinery manufacturingQuarrying machinery manufacturingOil and gas equipment manufacturingConstruction machinery manufacturingCompanies
Caterpillar IncLiebherr-International AGStihl Holding AG & Co KGIndustry Code
2824 - Manufacture of machinery for mining, quarrying and construction in United Kingdom
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Performance
Revenue Highlights
Trends
- Revenue
- 2024 Revenue Growth
- Revenue Volatility
Employment Highlights
Trends
- Employees
- Employees per Business
- Revenue per Employee
Business Highlights
Trends
- Businesses
- Employees per Business
- Revenue per Business
Profit Highlights
Trends
- Total Profit
- Profit Margin
- Profit per Business
Current Performance
Charts
- Revenue
- Employees
- Business
- Profit
Analysis
What's driving current industry performance in the Mining, Quarrying & Construction Machinery Manufacturing in the UK industry?
Outlook
Analysis
What's driving the Mining, Quarrying & Construction Machinery Manufacturing in the UK industry outlook?
Volatility
Analysis
What influences volatility in the Mining, Quarrying & Construction Machinery Manufacturing in the UK industry?
Charts
- Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth Matrix
Life Cycle
Analysis
What determines the industry life cycle stage in the Mining, Quarrying & Construction Machinery Manufacturing in the UK industry?
Charts
- Industry Life Cycle Matrix
Products and Markets
Highlights
Trends
- Largest Market
- Product Innovation
Key Takeaways
Rising funding for housebuilding drives the need for equipment. The efforts by the private and public sectors to raise the supply of homes across Europe are driving residential construction output and construction machinery.
Products and Services
Charts
- Products and Services Segmentation
Analysis
How are the Mining, Quarrying & Construction Machinery Manufacturing in the UK industry's products and services performing?
Analysis
What are innovations in the Mining, Quarrying & Construction Machinery Manufacturing in the UK industry's products and services?
Major Markets
Charts
- Major Market Segmentation
Analysis
What influences demand in the Mining, Quarrying & Construction Machinery Manufacturing in the UK industry?
International Trade
Highlights
- Total Imports into United Kingdom
- Total Exports into United Kingdom
Heat maps
- Industry Concentration of Imports by Country
- Industry Concentration of Exports by Country
Data Tables
Value and annual change (%) included
- Number of Imports and Exports by European Country (2024)
Competitive Forces
Highlights
Trends
- Concentration
- Competition
- Barriers to Entry
- Substitutes
- Buyer Power
- Supplier Power
Key Takeaways
Construction machinery manufacturing is dominated by large multinationals. A large number of manufacturers are small, producing a few pieces of equipment. Large companies have higher market share because they produce more expensive heavy machinery and are vertically integrated.
Supply Chain
Charts
Buyer and supply industries
Geographic Breakdown
Business Locations
Heat maps
- Share of Total Industry Establishments by Region (2024)
Data Tables
- Number of Establishments by Region (2024)
Charts
- Share of Establishments vs. Population of Each Region
Analysis
What regions are businesses in the Mining, Quarrying & Construction Machinery Manufacturing in the UK located?
Companies
Data Tables
Top 8 companies by market share:
- Market share (2024)
- Revenue (2024)
- Profit (2024)
- Profit margin (2024)
External Environment
Highlights
Trends
- Regulation & Policy
- Assistance
Key Takeaways
Manufacturers must comply with safety regulations. The EU requires manufacturers to follow safety regulations like the Machinery Directive before selling in the region.
External Drivers
Analysis
What demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the Mining, Quarrying & Construction Machinery Manufacturing in the UK industry?
Financial Benchmarks
Highlights
Trends
- Profit Margin
- Average Wage
- Largest Cost
Key Takeaways
Shortages in the supply chain led to an uptick in costs. Manufacturers of heavy equipment are passing on higher costs to customers due to the rising costs of sourcing metal parts for assembly.
Cost Structure
Charts
- Share of Economy vs. Investment Matrix
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Industry Cost Structure Benchmarks:
- Marketing
- Depreciation
- Profit
- Purchases
- Wages
- Rent
- Utilities
- Other
Analysis
What trends impact cost in the Mining, Quarrying & Construction Machinery Manufacturing in the UK industry?
Key Ratios
Data tables
- IVA/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Imports/Demand (2014-2029)
- Exports/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Revenue per Employee (2014-2029)
- Wages/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Employees per Establishment (2014-2029)
- Average Wage (2014-2029)
Country Benchmarks
European Leaders & Laggards
Data Tables
Top and boottom five countries listed for each:
- Revenue Growth (2024)
- Business Growth (2024)
- Job Growth (2024)
European Country Performance
Data Tables
Rankings available for 37 countries. Statistics ranked include:
- IVA/Revenue (2024)
- Imports/Demand (2024)
- Exports/Revenue (2024)
- Revenue per Employee (2024)
- Wages/Revenue (2024)
- Employees per Establishment (2024)
- Average Wage (2024)
Structural Comparison
Data Tables
Trends in 37 countries benchmarked against trends in Europe
- Concentration
- Competition
- Barriers to Entry
- Buyer Power
- Supplier Power
- Volatility
- Capital Intensity
- Innovation
- Life Cycle
Key Statistics
Industry Data
Data Tables
Including values and annual change:
- Revenue (2014-2029)
- IVA (2014-2029)
- Establishments (2014-2029)
- Enterprises (2014-2029)
- Employment (2014-2029)
- Exports (2014-2029)
- Imports (2014-2029)
- Wages (2014-2029)
Methodology
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