Construction equipment

Construction equipment is one of the UK’s most dynamic sectors.

The UK construction equipment industry is worth £8.5 billion a year to the British economy and its influence can be seen in virtually every country in the world. This industry is an important element of this country’s engineering capability and is a cornerstone of the UK manufacturing base.

Key facts:

The construction equipment industry is worth more than £8.5 billion a year to the UK economy.
Around 75% of equipment is manufactured for export.
The UK is the world’s second largest net exporter of construction equipment.
The industry employs 50,000 people in the UK.
The UK is the fourth largest manufacturer of construction equipment in the world.
The UK produces more earthmoving equipment than any other European country.

Find out more information about the UK construction equipment industry in our brochure in Related Documents.