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Industrial & TradeEuropean UnionUpdated 4 Nov 2026

Compact loader Market 2026: trade data and key figures

The EU imported €1.34 billion of compact loader and related goods (CN 84295199) from outside the EU in 2025. That was 52% more than in 2020. China was the largest outside supplier.

Edited by the Stratum Market Research editorial team. Updated 4 Nov 2026.

Headline figure

1.34EUR billion

EU imports from outside the EU, 2025

Extra-EU imports of CN 84295199, EUR million20202025 Eurostat, 4 Nov 2026

+52 % change

Extra-EU imports of CN 84295199 were up 52% in 2025 compared with 2020 (€887.6 million), calculated from Eurostat values.

Eurostat

1.11 EUR billion

EU exports of CN 84295199 to countries outside the EU were worth €1.11 billion in 2025.

Eurostat

2.37 EUR billion

Trade between EU member states in CN 84295199 (intra-EU arrivals) came to €2.37 billion in 2025.

Eurostat
ChartExtra-EU imports of CN 84295199, EUR million
Extra-EU imports of CN 84295199, EUR million03757501,1251,5002020: 888 EUR million88820202021: 973 EUR million20212022: 1,226 EUR million20222023: 1,498 EUR million20232024: 1,214 EUR million20242025: 1,345 EUR million1,3452025

Source: Eurostat

Why this market is moving now

  • Extra-EU import value moved +52% from 2020 to 2025, a direct read on EU demand for sourced supply.
  • Supply is concentrated: one country provided a large share of extra-EU imports in 2025.
  • US employment in the core industry shifted +10% since 2020.

What this market covers

Small skid steer and track loaders that carry, dig and push material on tight sites. Contractors, farms and rental firms buy them with many attachments.

Typical segments

  • Skid steer loaders
  • Compact track loaders
  • Mini loaders
  • Attachments

Who buys

  • Contractors
  • Farms
  • Equipment rental firms

Largest non-EU suppliers to the EU

CountryImport value
China514.1 EUR million
United Kingdom374.3 EUR million
Brazil104.3 EUR million
United States from 1995 -> 2000)91.8 EUR million
Japan84.2 EUR million
Korea, Republic of71.9 EUR million

Key figures

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FigureValueYearSource
The EU imported €1.34 billion of products under CN code 84295199 (Self-propelled front-end shovel loaders (other than specially designed for underground) from outside the EU in 2025.1.34 EUR billion2025Eurostat
Extra-EU imports of CN 84295199 were up 52% in 2025 compared with 2020 (€887.6 million), calculated from Eurostat values.+52 % change2025Eurostat
EU exports of CN 84295199 to countries outside the EU were worth €1.11 billion in 2025.1.11 EUR billion2025Eurostat
Trade between EU member states in CN 84295199 (intra-EU arrivals) came to €2.37 billion in 2025.2.37 EUR billion2025Eurostat
China was the largest non-EU supplier of CN 84295199 to the EU in 2025, with €514.1 million, or 38% of extra-EU imports.514.1 EUR million2025Eurostat
EU exports of CN 84295199 to the United States were €401.3 million in 2025.401.3 EUR million2025Eurostat
The average value of extra-EU imports of CN 84295199 was €7.61 per kilogram in 2025, calculated from Eurostat value and weight.7.61 EUR per kg2025Eurostat
Germany was the largest EU exporter of CN 84295199 to non-EU countries in 2025, at €247.2 million.247.2 EUR million2025Eurostat
The EU had 2,226 enterprises in NACE class C2892 (Manufacture of machinery for mining, quarrying and construction) in 2023.2,226 enterprises2023Eurostat
EU enterprises in NACE class C2892 had net turnover of €53.00 billion in 2023.53.00 EUR billion2023Eurostat
NACE class C2892 employed 134,000 people across the EU in 2023.134,000 persons employed2023Eurostat
The US had 1,168 private establishments in NAICS 333120 (Construction machinery manufacturing) in 2025.1,168 establishments2025U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
NAICS 333120 employed an average of 73,323 people in US private industry in 2025.73,323 jobs2025U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
US employment in NAICS 333120 changed by +10% between 2020 (66,565 jobs) and 2025, calculated from BLS figures.+10 % change2025U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Average annual pay in US NAICS 333120 was $91,303 in 2025.91,303 USD per year2025U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

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    Executive summary

    The answer on two pages: size, growth and what drives it.

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    Market size and outlook

    History, the current year and a five-year view with base, low and high cases.

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    Segments and regions

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  4. 4

    Company profiles

    The main players, how they compete and where they are investing.

  5. 5

    Data and method

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  2. 02Market definition and scope
    What is in and out of the European Union market
  3. 03Market size, 2021 to 2025
    Historical series and growth rates
  4. 04Outlook to 2031
    Base, low and high scenarios with stated assumptions
  5. 05Rules, policy and deadlines
    Regulation and programmes that change demand
  6. 06Drivers and barriers
    What accelerates or slows adoption, by customer segment
  7. 07Prices, costs and margins
    Unit economics where public data allows
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Frequently asked questions

How big is the EU compact loader market?

There is no single official market total. Eurostat trade data shows the EU imported €1.34 billion of goods under CN 84295199 from outside the EU in 2025 and exported €1.11 billion.

Where does the EU import compact loader from?

China was the largest non-EU supplier in 2025. The next largest were United Kingdom, Brazil, United States from 1995 -> 2000).

What is the average import price of compact loader in the EU?

Dividing Eurostat import value by weight gives about €7.61 per kilogram for CN 84295199 in 2025.

Which EU countries export the most compact loader?

Germany led EU exports to non-EU countries in 2025, followed by Italy, Czechia.

How many US companies are in the compact loader industry?

BLS counts 1,168 private establishments in NAICS 333120 (Construction machinery manufacturing), the closest official industry.

How many EU companies are in the compact loader industry?

Eurostat counts 2,226 enterprises in NACE class C2892 (Manufacture of machinery for mining, quarrying and construction).

Sources and method

The figures on this page come from the public sources listed below. Read how we work.

  1. Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 84295199, partner EXT_EU27_2020, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 1344996568
  2. Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 84295199, flow import, 2020 VALUE_IN_EUROS 887555566; 2025 VALUE_IN_EUROS 1344996568
  3. Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 84295199, partner EXT_EU27_2020, flow export, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 1108233095
  4. Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 84295199, partner INT_EU27_2020, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 2365861203
  5. Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 84295199, partner CN, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 514072036
  6. Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 84295199, partner US, flow export, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 401283667
  7. Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 84295199, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 1344996568, QUANTITY_IN_100KG 1767506
  8. Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)DS-045409, reporter DE, product 84295199, partner EXT_EU27_2020, flow export, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 247231058
  9. Eurostat: Enterprises by detailed NACE Rev. 2 activity and special aggregates (sbs_ovw_act) (2026-11-04)sbs_ovw_act, geo EU27_2020, nace_r2 C2892, indic_sbs ENT_NR, 2023, 2226
  10. Eurostat: Enterprises by detailed NACE Rev. 2 activity and special aggregates (sbs_ovw_act) (2026-11-04)sbs_ovw_act, geo EU27_2020, nace_r2 C2892, indic_sbs NETTUR_MEUR, 2023, 53000
  11. Eurostat: Enterprises by detailed NACE Rev. 2 activity and special aggregates (sbs_ovw_act) (2026-11-04)sbs_ovw_act, geo EU27_2020, nace_r2 C2892, indic_sbs EMP_NR, 2023, 134000
  12. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: QCEW annual averages, NAICS 333120, 2025 (2026-11-04)QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 333120, annual_avg_estabs 1168
  13. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: QCEW annual averages, NAICS 333120, 2025 (2026-11-04)QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 333120, annual_avg_emplvl 73323
  14. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: QCEW annual averages, NAICS 333120, 2025 (2026-11-04)QCEW 2020 annual_avg_emplvl 66565; 2025 annual_avg_emplvl 73323
  15. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: QCEW annual averages, NAICS 333120, 2025 (2026-11-04)QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 333120, avg_annual_pay 91303

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