The mobile crane market in Germany experienced significant fluctuations from 2012 to 2022. Initially, the market was stable with minor year-on-year variations around 2012 and 2013. However, a pronounced decline started in 2014, peaking in 2015 with a dramatic drop of 25.44%. This downturn continued modestly until 2017, followed by a notable increase in 2018 by 16.66%, indicating some recovery. Post-2018, the market saw slight depreciation followed by a steep decline in 2020 owing to the pandemic’s impact, dropping by 20.73%. A recovery phase began in 2021 with a 17.72% uplift, but stabilized in 2022 with a minor 2.3% decrease.
Trends to watch for in the future:
- The general economic recovery post-pandemic and its impact on industrial investments.
- Technological advancements and shifts towards more environmentally friendly cranes.
- Potential market stabilization and growth as infrastructural and construction activities resume.
- Changes in regulations and policies impacting the mobile crane market.
