The overall long-term outlook on the rough-terrain (RT) cranes market in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) remains optimistic, with the sector projected to grow at a promising CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of 5.6 per cent through 2026, a report said.

Over the assessment period, MEA market for rough-terrain cranes will gain nearly 100 BPS, reaching a market size of over $ 231 million by 2026 end, added the market outlook titled "Rough Terrain Cranes Market: Middle East and Africa Industry Analysis and Opportunity Assessment, 2016-2026" by Future Market Insights.

The GCC countries currently account for a significant share of the MEA market - this will remain the trend throughout the forecast period. The next largest markets include South Africa and Turkey, which is anticipated to be closely followed by the rest of MEA.

Key research findings strongly influencing the market growth

•    High initial capital and expensive maintenance continues to fuel preference for rental cranes over new crane sales.
•    Lucrative opportunities abound in the high lifting capacity cranes, more than 100-tonne capacity segment.
•    Application in fracking pipe yards, transmission distribution lines, and tank firms will unlock new revenue generation opportunities.
•    Implementation of automation and advanced telematics are identified to be the top influential developments.
•    Focus on enhanced operator comfort and efficient fuel economy underpins introduction of new features in rough terrain cranes.
•    GCC will remain the largest market in rental as well as new sales of rough terrain cranes within MEA.
•    Maximum new sales will be registered in Turkey over 2016-2026.
•    African countries will account for significant demand owing to rapidly developing power generation and distribution infrastructure, and burgeoning mining activities.

The market has been segmented for in-depth analysis over 2016-2026, into MEA rough terrain cranes market - new sales and MEA rough terrain cranes market - rental.

While the market for rental rough terrain cranes is likely to witness a CAGR of 5.3 per cent reaching a value worth $247.4 million in 2026, market for new sales of rough terrain cranes is expected to reach $142.0 million by 2026-end, expanding at a healthy CAGR of 5.9 per cent over the assessment period.

RT Cranes Market - Rental

Future Market Insights expects this market to reach $248 million in 2026.

•    On the basis of lifting capacity, the highest growth will be observed in  more than 100 tonnes capacity segment.
•    50-75-tonne capacity segment will continue to dominate the market throughout the forecast period.
•    75-100-tonne capacity segment will possibly exceed revenues of $68 million in 2026, accounting for more than 27 per cent share of the entire market revenues at the end of forecast period.
•    By boom length, the 25-35 m segment is projected to remain dominant with a major revenue share contribution of over 43 per cent in 2026. Despite a relatively lower CAGR over 2016-2026, this segment will be evaluated at around US$ 107 million in 2026.
•    35-50 m segment will retain the second largest segment position with estimated revenue sales worth $80 million in 2026, capturing over 31 per cent share of the market value. This segment is expected to demonstrate the fastest growth at a CAGR of 5.6 per cent.
•    Based on country, GCC will continue its monopoly with over 60 per cent value share by the end of forecast period, eventually approaching $150 million by 2026 end.

RT Cranes Market - New Sales                      

This market, according to Future Market Insights, will account for the revenues of nearly $142 million by 2026-end.

•    By lifting capacity, 50-75-tonne capacity segment is projected to attract the maximum revenues.
•    75-100-tonne capacity segment is likely to account for over 28 per cent market value share in 2026.
•    100-tonne capacity segment is predicted to witness the highest CAGR resulting in almost exponential growth in sales revenues over 2016-2026.
•    In terms of boom length, the 25-35 m segment will continue to dominate through 2026, accounting for more than 43 per cent value share.
•    The 50 m segment will be the fastest growing segment, exhibiting an impressive CAGR of 6.7 per cent, resulting into twofold growth of the market over 2016-2026.
•    Country-wise, GCC will retain dominance, followed by South Africa. While the former is foreseen to attract over $81 million in terms of 2026 revenues, the latter will reach over $20 million in 2026.
•    GCC reaffirms the leading position with around 58 per cent value share in 2026, whereas the rest of MEA, North Africa, and Turkey are expected to witness higher CAGRs over the assessment period. – TradeArabia News Service