Tower Crane Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2024 - 2029)

The Report Covers Global Tower Crane Manufacturers and the market is segmented by Crane Type (Hammerhead Tower Cranes, Luffing Tower Cranes, and Self Erecting Tower Cranes), by Lifting Capacity (5T, 10T, 16T, 20T, and 25T), and by Geography (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World).

Tower Crane Market Size

Tower Cranes Market Summary
Study Period 2019 - 2029
Base Year For Estimation 2023
CAGR 6.20 %
Fastest Growing Market Asia-Pacific
Largest Market Asia-Pacific
Market Concentration High

Major Players

Tower Cranes Market Major Players

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

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Tower Crane Market Analysis

The Tower Cranes Market was valued at USD 5.29 Billion in 2021 and is expected to reach USD 7 .59 Billion by 2027, registering a CAGR of 6.2% during the forecast period.

The Covid-19 pandemic hurt the Tower Cranes Market due to the stringent lockdown and social distancing norms set across the world. Amid the lockdown situation, construction activities across the majority of the countries were halted, which in turn hampered the demand for tower cranes. Also, with the restriction on global transport, heavy-duty tower cranes commonly used in handling port cargo, have lost demand in the market in 2020. However, as economic activities resume, the demand for tower cranes may tend to bounce back over the forecast period.

Over the medium term, increased urbanization, tower cranes' outstanding stability, and increased investment in renewable energy development are likely to witness major growth for the market. The surge in demand for prefabricated buildings to be erected on construction sites, due to the faster construction completion, is another major area that requires heavy-duty construction cranes, which is further expected to increase the demand for tower cranes during the forecast period.

Rising construction activities are likely to increase the demand for tower cranes across the globe. The rise in commercial & residential constructions is anticipated to witness major growth for the market during the forecast period.

New technologies like connected equipment and tools, telematics, smartphone applications, intelligent control are some of the latest technological advancements which likely to drive demand in the future. Introduction to intelligent control technology that consists of safety features with additional logic prommable control system that control the tower crane operation with less hazard.

Tower Crane Market Trends

This section covers the major market trends shaping the Tower Cranes Market according to our research experts:

The 5T and 10T Lifting Capacity Segments Lead the Market

With rapid urbanization, the need for tower cranes is expected to increase during the forecast period. The 5T and 10T lifting capacity cranes are expected to be the most used type in construction activity, due to the broad spectrum of uses these cranes can offer. Also, most of the material that needs lifting from the crane falls under this category and has also led to these segments leading the market during the forecast period. 

The availability of different designs for this lifting capacity category has attracted a lot of interest and attention from potential buyers and contractors of different agencies and countries. The increased demand for these machines in several sectors like energy, oil, and gas, and port-material handling requirements is another major advantage for this category of cranes.

Also, the high tip hoisting capacity offered by the 10T capacity cranes is an attractive characteristic for buyers looking for heavyweight hoisting up over huge heights

The lower emissions from these cranes and the ease of usage in terms of adding and removing the crane bars for the flexible height of the crane is another advantage.

Tower Cranes Market - Market Share (%), by Lifting Capacity, 2021

Asia-Pacific Is The Leading Market

Asian countries are primarily driving =the demand for tower cranes due increase in infrastructure development activities and the development of high-rise commercial and residential projects across Asia-Pacific. Several infrastructure developments being undertaken by governments and many other private firms have been a major driving force to increase the demand for tower cranes. Singapore, for instance, has a huge infrastructure development program initiated by the government, which is another contributing factor to the demand for tower cranes.

India is also witnessing multiple infrastructure development investments from the government, which can be a factor in the requirement of tower cranes for various tonnages and lifting capabilities across the country. These machines' heavyweight lifting capacities, as compared to other conventional options, will boost their use, particularly in urban construction activities.

ASEAN is witnessing an infrastructure boom, with major projects approved in Vietnam, Thailand, the Philippines, Malaysia, and Indonesia. In several cases, these have been facilitated through loans and other assistance provided by other major economies, like India, Japan, and China. Several rail and road projects are expected to further add up to the demand for tower cranes in the ASEAN countries over the forecast period. For instance,

  • In March 2021, the Thai Government is set to sign three contracts in connection with the Thai-Sino high-speed train project between Bangkok and Nakhon Ratchasima. Additional three contracts, including civil works for the Ban Pho-Phra Kaew section, civil engineering works along the Bang Sue-Don Muang section, and works between Don Muang and Nava Nakhon will also be signed after the preparation of the documents.
  • Jakarta-Bandung is a proposed high-speed rail project in Indonesia, connecting the capital city of Jakarta to the textile hub of Bandung. The project is being developed by PT Kereta Cepat Indonesia China, a joint venture formed between a consortium of Indonesian state-owned companies and China Railway International.

Considering such developments, tower cranes market in Asia-Pacific is likely to witness a steady and consistent growth over the forecast period.

Tower Cranes Market - Growth Rate (%), by Geography, 2022-2027

Tower Crane Industry Overview

Key market players in the tower crane market include Manitowoc Company, Inc., SANY Global, Sarens n.v./s.a., Action Construction Equipment Ltd., Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science & Technology Co., Ltd., Terex Corporation, Liebherr-International AG, and XCMG Group. These market players have incorporated several strategies including partnership, expansion, collaboration, joint ventures, and others to brace their stand in the industry. For instance,

  • In August 2022, Sany Bharat expanded its presence in India. The company expanded its dealership network across Karnataka, Chennai, and Andhra Pradesh states.
  • In March 2022, XL Kranlogistik signed a partnership agreement with Terex Corporation. Through this partnership, the XL Kranlogistik placed a significant order for fourteen Terex Tower Cranes to add to their already extensive Terex crane fleet.
  • In May 2021, Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science & Technology Co., Ltd launched the full operation of its tower crane intelligent manufacturing (IM) factory in Hunan, China.

Tower Crane Market Leaders

  1. Sany Group

  2. Terex Corporation

  3. Liebherr International AG

  4. The Manitowoc Company, Inc.

  5. Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science&Technology Co., Ltd.

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

Tower Cranes Market Concentration
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Tower Crane Market News

  • In July 2022, Liebherr International AG introduced 300 EC-B 12 Fibre and 270 EC-B 12 to its EC-B series of flat top tower cranes. Both tower cranes have a longer service life and give a maximum freestanding height of 91.7 meters.
  • In June 2022, Manitowoc launched app-based CONNECT, a new digital platform that enables remote monitoring through an app-based system that gives owners and operators the ability to view real-time crane information, receive alerts, exchange data, and more with further functionality to be added in the future.
  • In June 2022, XCMG introduced the XGT15000-600S super-scale tower to meet the increasing demand for large-scale modular bridge construction development. The weight of the tower crane is 4,000 tonnes and has a maximum lifting height of 400m.
  • In February 2022, Liebherr International AG introduced a 470 EC-B Flat-Top crane. This crane has a maximum lifting capacity of 16 or 20 tonnes.
  • In October 2021, Zoomlion introduced the largest top-slewing tower crane, W12000-450. This tower crane has a weight of 4,000 tons with a rated load moment of 12,000 tonne-meters. It's the first top-slewing tower crane exceeding 10,000 tonne-meters in the world and has a maximum lifting weight of 450 tons and maximum lifting height of 400 meters, which is the equivalent of lifting 300 cars to a level of 130 floors in one go.

Tower Crane Market Report - Table of Contents

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    1. 1.1 Study Assumptions

    2. 1.2 Scope of the Study

  2. 2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

  3. 3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

  4. 4. MARKET DYNAMICS

    1. 4.1 Market Drivers

    2. 4.2 Market Restraints

    3. 4.3 Industry Attractiveness - Porter's Five Forces Analysis

      1. 4.3.1 Threat of New Entrants

      2. 4.3.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers

      3. 4.3.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers

      4. 4.3.4 Threat of Substitute Products

      5. 4.3.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry

  5. 5. MARKET SEGMENTATION (Market Size by Value - USD Billion)

    1. 5.1 Crane type

      1. 5.1.1 Hammerhead Cranes

      2. 5.1.2 Luffing Cranes

      3. 5.1.3 Self Erecting Cranes

    2. 5.2 Lifting Capacity

      1. 5.2.1 5T

      2. 5.2.2 10T

      3. 5.2.3 16T

      4. 5.2.4 20T

      5. 5.2.5 25T

    3. 5.3 Geography

      1. 5.3.1 North America

        1. 5.3.1.1 United States

        2. 5.3.1.2 Canada

        3. 5.3.1.3 Rest of North America

      2. 5.3.2 Europe

        1. 5.3.2.1 Germany

        2. 5.3.2.2 United Kingdom

        3. 5.3.2.3 France

        4. 5.3.2.4 Russia

        5. 5.3.2.5 Spain

        6. 5.3.2.6 Rest of Europe

      3. 5.3.3 Asia-Pacific

        1. 5.3.3.1 India

        2. 5.3.3.2 China

        3. 5.3.3.3 Japan

        4. 5.3.3.4 South Korea

        5. 5.3.3.5 Rest of Asia-Pacific

      4. 5.3.4 Rest of the World

        1. 5.3.4.1 South America

        2. 5.3.4.2 Middle-East and Africa

  6. 6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

    1. 6.1 Vendor Market Share

    2. 6.2 Company Profiles*

      1. 6.2.1 Liebherr International AG

      2. 6.2.2 The Manitowoc Company

      3. 6.2.3 Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science and Technology Co., Ltd.

      4. 6.2.4 SANY Group

      5. 6.2.5 Terex Corporation

      6. 6.2.6 NFT Group

      7. 6.2.7 Maxim Crane Works

      8. 6.2.8 Action Construction Equipment Ltd.

      9. 6.2.9 Tat Hong Equipment Service

      10. 6.2.10 Morrow Equipment

  7. 7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS

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Tower Crane Industry Segmentation

Tower cranes are a type of construction machine that is equipped with a hoist, rope, and chain and are used to lower, lift, and move heavy or bulk construction materials around.

Tower Cranes Market is segmented into Crane Type, lifting capacity, and geography.

Based on the crane type, the market is segmented into Hammerhead Tower Cranes, Luffing Tower Cranes, and Self Erecting Tower Cranes.

 Based on the Lifting Capacity, the market is segmented into 5T, 10T, 16T, 20T, and 25T. 

Based on Geography, the market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Rest of the World. 

For each segment, the market sizing and forecast have been done on the basis of value (USD Billion). 

Crane type
Hammerhead Cranes
Luffing Cranes
Self Erecting Cranes
Lifting Capacity
5T
10T
16T
20T
25T
Geography
North America
United States
Canada
Rest of North America
Europe
Germany
United Kingdom
France
Russia
Spain
Rest of Europe
Asia-Pacific
India
China
Japan
South Korea
Rest of Asia-Pacific
Rest of the World
South America
Middle-East and Africa
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Tower Crane Market Research FAQs

The Tower Cranes Market is projected to register a CAGR of 6.20% during the forecast period (2024-2029)

Sany Group, Terex Corporation, Liebherr International AG, The Manitowoc Company, Inc. and Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science&Technology Co., Ltd. are the major companies operating in the Tower Cranes Market.

Asia-Pacific is estimated to grow at the highest CAGR over the forecast period (2024-2029).

In 2024, the Asia-Pacific accounts for the largest market share in Tower Cranes Market.

The report covers the Tower Cranes Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. The report also forecasts the Tower Cranes Market size for years: 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028 and 2029.

Tower Crane Industry Report

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Tower Crane Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2024 - 2029)