SHOW REPORT
The Bauma CHINA 2024 trade show, held at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre from November 26-29, showcased a significant evolution in the global construction machinery industry. The event expanded to 330,000 square meters, featuring 3,542 exhibitors from 32 countries and attracting 281,488 visitors from 188 nations, a remarkable recovery from the pandemic-impacted 2020 edition.
This year’s exhibition highlighted trends such as electrification, sustainable technologies, digital innovations, and intelligent system integration. Chinese manufacturers like Dingli, LGMG, and Sinoboom demonstrated dominance, presenting groundbreaking products in new energy and hybrid solutions, while the presence of Western manufacturers was notably reduced.
The trade show introduced dedicated zones for intelligent management and new energy technologies, reflecting a pivot toward green and digital solutions. Key product launches included electric and hybrid machinery, hydrogen-powered systems, and cutting-edge equipment from major players like Sany, XCMG, and Zoomlion.
Conferences focused on sustainability, new energy collaborations, and digital transformation underscored the industry’s shift towards environmentally friendly practices and global market integration. The Bauma CHINA 2024 effectively underscored China’s growing influence in the sector, signaling a transformative phase for the construction machinery market. PSR
Jack Hao is Research Manager-China at Power Systems Research
Dalibor Sablic is Director, Business Development-Europe, at Power Systems Research
