Over the past two decades, the Russian concrete mixer truck (CMT) market has developed unevenly, reacting sharply to economic cycles and fluctuations in construction investment.

Data from 2007–2025 shows a prolonged structural transformation of the industry: declining domestic production has been accompanied by a sharp increase in imports — primarily from China.

From Peak to Decline

The market peaked in 2007, when domestic production reached 6,452 units and total market volume exceeded 9,500 units.

Following the 2009 financial crisis, output collapsed nearly 19-fold and never returned to its previous level. Even in 2013, production totaled just 2,995 units — half of the 2007 figure.

Production Contraction in the 2020s

The early 2020s brought a short-lived recovery. In 2021–2022, annual production exceeded 1,400–1,500 units. However, the market began declining again in 2023.

• In 2024, Russian plants produced only 687 concrete mixer trucks (-40% year-on-year).
• In the first three quarters of 2025, output totaled just 313 units (-42% compared to the same period in 2024).

Key factors behind the downturn include high interest rates, reduced construction investment, weakening demand, underutilized production capacity, and excessive inventories of imported equipment.

Market Concentration

In practice, only two manufacturers remain in Russia: TZA and KOMZ-Export.

The market structure has shifted heavily toward TZA.

• In 2022, TZA accounted for around 83% of production.
• By 2025, its share increased to 88%.

Meanwhile, KOMZ-Export significantly reduced output and diversified into non-construction-related products.

Imports: The Chinese Factor

Imports have historically been volatile, but after 2022 the structure changed dramatically.

A surge of Chinese equipment entered the market — both complete concrete mixer trucks on chassis and mixer units supplied without chassis.

• 2022 became a record year in the post-Soviet period, with more than 1,200 new units imported.
• In 2024, imports reached 2,290 units, with 99% consisting of mixer units without chassis — largely due to accelerated imports ahead of an expected increase in the recycling fee.

Excess Inventory and Market Pressure

By 2025, the market faced the opposite situation. Against the backdrop of economic slowdown and saturated warehouses, new imports sharply declined.

In Q1 2025, only 8 new imported concrete mixer trucks were declared.

According to industry experts, accumulated inventories of relatively low-cost Chinese equipment may take several years to sell, increasing price pressure and further reducing demand for domestically produced machinery.

Recycling Fee: A Potential Opportunity for Local Producers?

As of 2025, a unified recycling fee of RUB 2.71 million has been introduced for concrete mixer trucks in Russia.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade has proposed a differentiated system:

• Lower fees for most equipment categories
• Significantly higher fees for the heaviest vehicles

These measures are expected to support domestic manufacturers. However, some experts warn that higher costs for imported equipment may increase transportation costs and add further pressure to the construction sector.

Outlook

Today, the Russian concrete mixer truck market is characterized by:

• Low investment activity
• High dependence on imports
• A significant imbalance between supply and demand

In the short term, pressure on domestic manufacturers is likely to persist. However, adjustments to the recycling fee system and a gradual recovery in construction could create conditions for market stabilization in the medium term.

📖 CTT Digest.

A month ago, the main and anniversary trade fair of construction equipment and technologies CTT Expo 2025 ended – the basis of the largest b2b exhibition event in Russia – EXPO 2025.

The results of the synergy of the industry exhibitions EXPO are impressive:

• 200,500 m² of exhibition space
• 75,569 visitors
• 1,813 exhibitors

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We are overwhelmed with emotions and we want to express our deep gratitude to each of you - exhibitors, partners, visitors - for the contribution, energy and passion with which you created this unique event with us, full of ideas, discoveries and new opportunities❤

EXPO is not just exhibitions. It is an event filled with spectacular solutions, bold projects, effective collaborations and new acquaintances.

We saw alliances being born, future trends being discussed, big premieres being announced, and felt inspiration and excitement in the air.

👌 Until next time — and may the synergy of the projects already started here grow and be reflected in your business!

On May 27-30, 2025, the synergy of EXPO exhibitions will once again unite leading players from four related industries at one site in Crocus Expo – CTT Expo (construction equipment), COMvex (commercial transport), CTO Expo (spare parts and service), Logistika Expo (logistics services).

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• Access to an unprecedented audience. The synergy of related industries will provide you with a flow of potential clients that you will not find anywhere else.

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