Demand Trends for Crawler Tracks (Rubber & Metal) in South America in Recent Years
I. Demand Drivers
Accelerated Infrastructure Development
Brazil’s government launched the “Growth Acceleration Program” (PAC), investing over ¥1.7 trillion in energy, logistics, and urban infrastructure, directly boosting demand for cranes, lifting platforms, and related crawler track equipment. Brazil’s earthmoving machinery sales are projected to grow by 7% in 2024, reaching 33,000 units.
Strong Mining Demand
Brazil, the world’s second-largest iron ore reserve holder with abundant lithium resources, saw a 117% YoY increase in mining truck sales in 2023, driving demand for crawler-equipped machinery.
Chile, the top global copper producer (27% of global output), has been consistently upgrading mining equipment, sustaining steady demand for durable crawler tracks.
Renewable Energy Projects
Large-scale wind and solar projects in Brazil and Argentina require specialized cranes for wind turbine installation, favoring rubber crawler tracks due to their low noise and non-damaging properties.
II. Market Demand Characteristics
Product Preferences
Rubber crawler tracks are gaining traction in construction and renewable energy due to their high-speed, low-noise, and road-friendly advantages.
Metal crawler tracks still dominate large mining equipment, but rubber tracks are gradually increasing their market share amid eco-friendly trends.
Regional Distribution
Brazil: Highest demand share driven by infrastructure and mining.
Chile & Peru: Concentrated mining equipment demand favors metal crawler tracks.
Argentina: Renewable energy projects boost rubber crawler track demand.
III. Trade & Competitive Landscape
China’s Export Growth
In 2024, China’s engineering machinery exports to South America surged 25.29%, with crane exports (including crawler-equipped models) reaching $4.87 billion (+13.4%). Electric crawler cranes saw significant growth due to environmental compliance.
Key Suppliers
Companies like XCMG and Liebherr are strengthening market share through technological collaborations, intensifying competition in rubber crawler tracks.
IV. Future Trends
The Asia-Pacific crawler crane market is expected to grow 5% from 2023–2028, with South America as a key beneficiary.
Smaller crawler cranes (under 50 tons) are in higher demand due to their flexibility in confined spaces.
Conclusion: South America’s crawler track demand is deeply tied to infrastructure, mining, and renewable energy projects. Rubber tracks are growing faster due to their environmental benefits, while Chinese exports continue to enhance competitiveness.
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Post time: Jul-21-2025
