August 2026 Press Conference by CEMA Chairman (the 70th)

CEMA publishes its demand forecast in February and August every year, including the shipment value of construction equipment.
Here is a summary of the Chairman’s regular Press Conference held on August 5, where the latest forecast was explained.

Venue

CEMA Conference Room

Attended by

20 Members of the press

Contents

• In FY26, domestic demand is forecast to decrease, while export demand is expected to recover, particularly for certain models, with the full-year shipment value forecast to total JPY 3,073.3 billion (±0% year-on-year), in line with the previous year overall.
• In FY27, although demand for some types of equipment is forecast to recover, the overall recovery is forecast to remain modest, with the full-year shipment value forecast to be JPY 3,099.3 billion (+1% year-on-year).

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