The Russian market of road construction and special equipment in January-March grew by 26.4%

The Russian market of road-building and special equipment in January-March grew by 26.4%, to almost 3.7 thousand vehicles, according to the Association of European Businesses (they take into account the data of importers and represent about 80% of the segment). This is better than last year, when the market grew by 8% in the first three months. Only sales in the road segment showed a negative trend: sales of tracked asphalt pavers (41 units) decreased by 24.1%, pneumatic rollers - by 50%, up to 3 units, two-drum vibratory rollers - by 40%, to 27 units. At the same time, sales of such single-roll machines are in positive territory immediately by 61% (66 units). Sales of self-propelled graders increased slightly less actively - by 52.9%, to 136 vehicles, by 50%, to 51 units, - rigid dump trucks, by 48.6%, to 55 units, - articulated dump trucks. Among excavators, the segment of wheeled vehicles grew most actively (by 38.2%, to 181 units), a little slower - caterpillar (by 27.1%, to almost 1.2 thousand units) and backhoe loaders (by 29.8% , up to 1 thousand pieces). Sales of tracked tractors increased by 18.4% (290 units), wheel loaders - by 24.4%, up to 280 units, skid steer loaders - by 19%, up to 332 units. In 2020, the special equipment market grew by 0.3 %, up to 13.8 thousand cars. This is significantly slower than in 2019, when sales of special equipment increased by 12%. But even then, the market volume did not reach the pre-crisis indicators of 2012-2013. The further situation on the market, according to the Association of European Businesses, will depend on the decision on waste collection: in case of a sharp increase, sales will go down.