Stand on Mini Skid Steer Loader Market Share Analysis
The stand-on mini skid steer loader market is poised for significant growth, propelled by increased government spending on construction projects in both developing and developed countries. Notably, the European government's substantial investment of around EUR 460 million in its regional construction industry in 2022, marking a 53% increase from 2021, is a testament to the sector's growth potential. This funding is earmarked for the construction of diverse projects, including residential and commercial buildings, flyovers, bridges, and roads. Additionally, North America, particularly the United States, has witnessed heightened spending on private construction activities, with a notable 7.8% increase in total construction spending in the US from January 2019 to January 2020, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. These developments are anticipated to drive exponential growth in the stand-on mini skid steer loader market over the forecast period.
Government authorities are actively engaging in partnership projects to further boost investments in the construction sector. An illustrative example is the partnership announced by the government of France and China in February 2022 to jointly construct seven key infrastructure projects globally, amounting to US$1.7 billion. This collaboration spans Southeast Asia, Africa, and Eastern Europe, underscoring the global demand for stand-on mini skid steer loaders.
While the initial months of the COVID-19 pandemic saw disruptions in manufacturing operations due to lockdowns and skilled labor shortages, the gradual return to normalcy in the economy is reviving industrial activities. Manufacturers are enhancing their operational capacity, contributing to the recovery of the stand-on mini skid steer loaders market. As demand increases in construction, agriculture & forestry, and utilities applications, coupled with manufacturers expanding their product offerings, the growth rate of the stand-on mini skid steer loader market is expected to accelerate in the first quarter of 2021 and beyond.