Top 10 crane manufacturers in China
On the map of the global crane industry, "Made in China" is reshaping the competitive landscape with a force that cannot be ignored. As the world's largest construction machinery market, China not only commands over 60% of global crane production capacity but has also emerged as a leader in high-end equipment through cutting-edge technology, green transformation, and comprehensive industrial chain advantages. Driven by the Belt and Road Initiative and the dual carbon goals, Chinese crane manufacturers are winning with scale and breaking through with innovation. XCMG and Zoomlion firmly rank among the world's top three, Zhenhua Heavy Industries dominates the port machinery market, while rising players like Jinghe Crane rapidly seize commanding heights in niche fields with lightweight and intelligent solutions. This article decodes China's top ten crane manufacturers, exploring how they forge "national heavy equipment" with core technology and win global trust through localized services.
Top 1. XCMG
Headquarters: Xuzhou, Jiangsu
Core Products: All-terrain Crane (XCA2600), Crawler Crane (XGC1200), Tower Cranes
2024 Sales: Over ¥100 billion (crane business accounts for 38%)
Global Footprint:
l Overseas revenue exceeds ￥35 billion(35%), with more than 45% market share along Belt and Road countries.
l 30 super-tonnage cranes have been delivered to Saudi Arabia's NEOM Future City in early 2024.
l Electric models dominate Europe, securing 10 orders for Norwegian wind power projects.
Top 2. Zoomlion
Headquarters: Changsha, Hunan
Core Products: Intelligent Flat-top Tower Crane (T600-32U), All-terrain Crane (ZAT4000V)
2024 Sales: Hundreds of billions RMB (cranes contribute 55%)
Global Highlights:
l World's No.1 tower crane market share; 75% revenue growth in high-end EU/U.S. markets.
l 20 AI-powered unmanned tower cranes have been supplied to Tesla's U.S. Gigafactory.
l Southeast Asian production base has been launched, boosting annual capacity to 5,000 units.
Top 3. ZPMC (Zhenhua Heavy Industries)
Headquarters: Shanghai
Core Products: Automated Twin-trolley Quay Cranes, 5G Smart Rail Cranes
2024 Sales: Hundreds of billions (port machinery accounts for 85%)
Global Dominance:
l The world's first hydrogen-powered quay crane has been delivered to Singapore's PSA Port (cuts carbon by 50%).
l Won a ¥2 billion automation contract for Long Beach Port (U.S.)
Top 4. Jinghe Crane
Headquarters: Xinxiang, Henan
Core Products: Bridge Cranes , Gantry Cranes, Jib Cranes, Electric Hoists, KBK Flexible Cranes.
2024 Sales: Sustained rapid growth, reaching hundreds of millions RMB annually.
Global Expansion:
l Export to Southeast Asia (Thailand, Malaysia), Central Asia (Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan), Middle East (Saudi Arabia, UAE), Africa (Nigeria, Kenya), and South America (Chile, Brazil).
l Focus on long-term partnership with localized service networks. Has bulit local maintanence net work to guarantee after-sale service.
l Jinghe has designed and manufactured several large-tonnage double-beam bridge cranes for Malaysia Large Steel Structure Plant Project.
l JInghe Crane has provided lifting solutions for loading, unloading and transshipment of ore to an Arab mining group.
Top 5. Northern Heavy Industries (NHI)
Headquarters: Shenyang, Liaoning
Core Products: Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) Cranes, Intelligent Tunnel Lifting Systems
2024 Sales: Hundreds of millions RMB
Belt & Road Contributions:
Has supplied high-temperature tunnel cranes for Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Rail (Indonesia).
Has provided 8 heavy cranes for Bangladesh's Padma Bridge.
Top 6. Sunward Intelligent Equipment
Headquarters: Changsha, Hunan
Core Products: Rotary Drilling Rigs, Excavators, Cranes
2024 Sales: Steady growth in crane segment.
Global Reach: Export to multiple countries across Asia, Africa, and South America.
Top 7. Terex (China)
Headquarters: Shanghai
Core Products: Truck Cranes, Tower Cranes
2024 Sales: Significant presence in China's mid-to-high-end market.
Global Network: Products from Chinese factories have been supplied to global markets.
Top 8. Shanghai Electric Group
Headquarters: Shanghai
Core Products: Bridge Cranes, Tower Cranes
Legacy: Founded in 1880, a historic leader in quality and innovation.
Top 9. Anhui Qiaoxin Hoisting Machinery
Headquarters: Bengbu, Anhui
Core Products: Bridge Cranes, Gantry Cranes
Strengths: Skilled engineering team, ISO-certified production, and strong after-sales support.
Top 10. Zhejiang Construction Machinery Group
Headquarters: Hangzhou, Zhejiang
Core Products: Tower Cranes, Construction Hoists
Global Strategy: Actively expanding into Southeast Asia and Africa.
In 2025, China's crane industry will present a dual-track pattern of "strong companies will continue to grow, and new companies will break through". Innovative companies represented by Jinghe are reshaping the global industrial chain division of labor through technological differentiation and precise market positioning. As China's manufacturing industry continues to upgrade to "high-end, service-oriented, and globalized", Chinese brands in this field will surely win a broader world stage.
