The latest data from the National Bureau of Statistics shows that in April 2022, the output of excavators was 13,981 units, with a year-on-year decrease of 58.9%. The cumulative output from January to April was 106,459 units, declining 27.3% year on year.
In terms of tractors, the output of large, medium and small tractors in April was 10,146 units, 27,690 units, and 14,000 units respectively, falling by 12.1%, 23.7%, and 30% year-on-year. From January to April, the cumulative output of large, medium and small tractors was 36,918 units, 120,212 units, and 58,000 units, down by 6.5%, 10.8%, and 17.1% year-on-year respectively. In April, the tractor output still showed a downward trend, and the decrease of small and medium tractors continued to expand.
Overall, in April, except for metal forming machine tools, the output of other major machinery declined. Among them, the output of excavators and engines decreased significantly, with a year-on-year decrease of 58.9% and 57.6% respectively.