China’s construction machinery industry is entering a new stage of development-Aerial Work Platform Parts. At the  press conference, Su Zimeng, President of the China Construction Machinery Industry Association, highlighted several important trends shaping the industry, including stable market growth, strong export performance, accelerated electrification, and the increasing integration of artificial intelligence and advanced technologies.

These developments are not only changing the way construction machinery is manufactured and used. They are also creating new opportunities for the global aftermarket parts industry. As more construction equipment and aerial work platforms enter international markets, reliable spare parts and professional maintenance support are becoming increasingly important for rental companies, equipment dealers, repair businesses, and fleet operators.

China’s Construction Machinery Industry Continues to Expand Globally

According to information presented at the bauma CHINA 2026 press conference, China’s construction machinery import and export trade reached approximately US$35.63 billion during the first half of 2026, representing year-on-year growth of 20.5%. Exports reached approximately US$34.37 billion, increasing 21.7% compared with the same period last year.

These figures reflect the growing international competitiveness of Chinese construction machinery manufacturers. Chinese equipment is now widely used across North America, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, Africa, and other markets.

The growth of equipment exports also creates a long-term opportunity for the aftermarket industry. Every machine operating in the field eventually requires maintenance, replacement components, and technical support. As the global installed base continues to grow, the demand for reliable replacement parts will grow with it.

Growing Demand for Aerial Work Platform Spare Parts

Aerial work platforms are an important part of the modern construction equipment industry. Scissor lifts, boom lifts, vertical mast lifts, and telehandlers are widely used in construction, industrial maintenance, warehousing, infrastructure projects, facility management, and rental fleets.

Major brands such as Genie, JLG, Skyjack, Haulotte, Dingli, LGMG, XCMG, and Zoomlion have equipment operating in markets around the world. For rental companies and equipment owners, maintaining these machines in good working condition is critical because equipment downtime can directly affect rental revenue and project schedules.

This makes the availability of replacement parts increasingly important.

When a joystick, control box, sensor, valve, switch, or other critical component fails, the machine may be unable to operate even when the rest of the equipment remains in good condition. A reliable aftermarket parts supplier can therefore help customers reduce downtime, control maintenance costs, and extend the service life of their equipment.

Electrification Is Changing the Parts Market

Another important trend highlighted by the Chinese construction machinery industry is the rapid development of electric equipment. Electrification is becoming increasingly common in construction machinery, particularly in applications where low emissions, low noise, and efficient operation are important.

The aerial work platform industry has already experienced significant electrification. Electric scissor lifts and other battery-powered access platforms are widely used for indoor construction, warehouse operations, facility maintenance, and other applications.

As equipment becomes more electrified and electronically controlled, the structure of the aftermarket is also changing. Traditional mechanical and hydraulic components remain important, but electrical and electronic components are becoming increasingly critical.

Joysticks, controllers, control boxes, sensors, switches, wiring components, relays, displays, chargers, solenoid valves, and other electrical or electro-hydraulic components are all becoming important parts of modern aerial work platform maintenance.

RQ Parts and the Global Aerial Work Platform Aftermarket

RQ Parts focuses on providing replacement parts for aerial work platforms and supporting customers in the global aftermarket.

Our product range covers major brands including Genie, JLG, Skyjack, Haulotte, Dingli, LGMG, XCMG, and Zoomlion. We supply electrical, electronic, hydraulic, mechanical, and control components for different aerial work platform models.

Among our product range are Genie and JLG joystick and control components, including references such as 101173GT, 101174GT, 101175GT, and 101005GT, as well as a growing selection of control boxes, sensors, switches, valves, and other replacement parts.

For rental companies and maintenance professionals, the value of an aftermarket supplier is not simply a lower purchase price. What matters more is whether the supplier can provide the correct part, consistent quality, competitive pricing, reliable delivery, and responsive communication.

At RQ Parts, we understand that every customer has different requirements. Some customers need a single replacement part to repair a machine quickly, while others need regular supply for a large rental fleet. Parts distributors may require competitive wholesale pricing and stable supply, while equipment companies may need customized products or private-label solutions.

Our goal is to build long-term supply relationships rather than simply complete individual transactions.

The Future of Construction Machinery Aftermarket

The development of China’s construction machinery industry is closely connected with the global market. As Chinese equipment manufacturers continue to expand internationally, the global aftermarket will become an increasingly important part of the equipment lifecycle.

At the same time, electrification, digitalization, intelligent control systems, and artificial intelligence will continue to change the design and operation of construction machinery.

For aerial work platforms, this means that the aftermarket will gradually move beyond traditional mechanical replacement parts toward a broader combination of mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, electronic, and intelligent components.

Suppliers that understand both the equipment and the maintenance challenges faced by customers will have an important role to play in this transition.

For rental companies, dealers, repair businesses, and equipment owners, choosing the right parts supplier can help reduce downtime, improve maintenance efficiency, and extend the useful life of their machines.

RQ Parts is committed to supporting this growing global market by providing reliable aftermarket parts for aerial work platforms.

As China’s construction machinery industry continues to expand globally, we believe that reliable parts supply will become increasingly important for keeping equipment productive throughout its entire service life.

RQ Parts — Reliable Aftermarket Parts for Aerial Work Platforms.