Soil Compaction Equipment Global Market Report 2024

Soil compaction equipment is utilized to compact extensive soil areas, applying an impact load to remove air from the soil mass and enhance its density. This process prepares the soil for construction by making it more suitable. This equipment, whether operated manually or by machinery, is typically lighter in weight.

The primary soil compaction equipment includes rammers, smooth-wheeled rollers, vibratory plate compactors, sheepsfoot rollers, among others. Rammers are utilized prior to construction to compact small areas by imparting impact loads onto the soil. They are most effective on cohesive and semi-cohesive soils and can be operated manually or mechanically. Common applications span building and construction, transportation infrastructure, and more. End users encompass engineering and construction as well as mining sectors.

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The soil compaction equipment market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $3.19 in 2023 to $3.4 in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.6%. The historical growth can be attributed to heightened construction and infrastructure development activities, an increased demand for road and highway construction projects, urbanization leading to the expansion of residential and commercial areas, a focus on soil stabilization and foundation preparation, the necessity for effective compaction in land reclamation projects, and the establishment of regulatory standards for soil compaction in the construction industry.

The soil compaction equipment market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $4.34 in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.3%. The anticipated growth in the forecast period can be attributed to the adoption of intelligent compaction technologies for precision work, the expansion of renewable energy projects necessitating soil compaction, ongoing research and development in green building and sustainable construction practices, the need for soil improvement in agriculture and landscaping applications, a focus on energy-efficient and low-emission compaction equipment, and a growing demand for compact and versatile soil compactors. Major trends expected in the forecast period include the incorporation of emission-reducing technologies, advanced vibratory and impact compaction techniques, the integration of machine learning for soil analysis, versatility in attachment and drum options, and the implementation of IoT-enabled predictive maintenance.

The anticipated growth in the construction of smart city projects is set to drive the soil compaction equipment market. Smart city projects involve the technological transformation of urban areas to improve public services and citizen welfare. Soil compaction is a crucial step in constructing stable surfaces, necessary for smart city projects. It densifies soil by reducing void space, making it conducive to construction. In India, as of June 2022, out of 5,151 smart city projects, 3,997 were completed, showcasing a significant increase from 2019. The Indian government's allocation of $7.5 billion under the National Urban Housing Funds for the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana reflects the commitment to developing smart homes in cities, contributing to the growth of the soil compaction equipment market.

The projected expansion of the construction industry is poised to drive the soil compaction equipment market in the upcoming years. As a vital economic sector, the construction industry encompasses activities such as construction, repair, renovation, and maintenance of various structures. Soil compactors play a crucial role in enhancing soil qualities for construction purposes. The US construction spending is expected to reach $1.98 trillion in August 2023, reflecting a 7.4% increase compared to the anticipated $1.84 trillion in August 2022. This growth in the construction industry significantly contributes to the soil compaction equipment market.

A key trend in the soil compaction equipment market is product innovation. Major players are focusing on developing innovative products to maintain their market position. Trimble, a US-based technology company, introduced Horizontal Steering Control for soil compactors in February 2022. This technology allows operators to achieve higher-quality surfaces and more consistent compaction by automatically steering a soil compactor based on a 3D model or compaction pass line.

Major companies in the soil compaction equipment market are concentrating on developing advanced technologies, such as compact assist packages, to better serve their consumers. Compact assist packages include software, technology, and tools designed to optimize and monitor soil compaction processes, offering valuable assistance in construction and civil engineering. Volvo Construction Equipment launched three compact assist packages for soil compactors in May 2023, providing different levels of accessibility to core features like Pass Mapping and Compaction Measurement Value (CMV) Mapping. These personalized solutions allow customers to access intelligent compaction benefits more easily, achieving optimal compaction outcomes.

In June 2022, Wacker Neuson Group, a German construction equipment manufacturer, acquired Enar Group, a machinery manufacturing company based in Spain, for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition enables Wacker Neuson Group to expand its product portfolio with Enar's equipment and enhance its presence in European markets, strengthening its position in the soil compaction equipment sector.

Major companies operating in the soil compaction equipment market include Ammann Group Holding AG, Bopparder Maschinenbau-Gesellschaft mbH, CASE Construction Equipment, Dynapac, Hamm AG, Caterpillar Inc., Volvo Group, BOMAG GmbH, Wacker Neuson SE, Xuzhou Construction Machinery Group Co. Ltd., Liugong Machinery Co. Ltd., Sany Group Co. Ltd., Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science & Technology Co. Ltd., XGMA Machinery Co. Ltd., Hitachi Construction Machinery Co. Ltd., Kobelco Construction Machinery Co. Ltd., Komatsu Ltd., Doosan Infracore Co. Ltd., Hyundai Construction Equipment Co. Ltd., Terex Corporation, Atlas Copco AB, Bomag Fayat Group, J.C. Bamford Excavators Limited, Liebherr Group, Shantui Construction Machinery Co. Ltd., SAKAI HEAVY INDUSTRIES LTD., Multiquip Inc., Vibromax Compaction Equipment, Benford Compaction Equipment

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the soil compaction equipment market in 2023. The regions covered in the soil compaction equipment market analysis report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, and Africa.

The countries covered in the soil compaction equipment market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, the UK, and the USA.

The soil compaction equipment market consists of sales of vibro tampers, and heavy soil compacting equipment such as pneumatic typed rollers, grid rollers, as well as grid rollers. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.