What to expect in the crushing industry in the next five years?
Trends | November 17, 2020
The year 2020 has been a challenging year for all industries.
The crushing sector has also been affected by the Covid -19 pandemic but it is already showing signs of a strong recovery and the demand is steadily increasing. Propel Industries sees an optimistic future ahead, both in the domestic and international markets.
We are optimistic because…
- The aggregate industry in India is one of the biggest in the world
- Huge investment is done here
- India is witnessing rapid infrastructural development that is driving the demand for aggregates and m-sand.
Market size of crushers and screens
Total market size | Rs 30 billion per year * |
Track mounted plant | Rs 6 billion per year |
Tyre mounted | Rs 10 billion per year |
Skid mounted and unit equipment | Rs 14 billion per year |
*This includes both organised and unorganised sector |
Super seven factors driving the industry
- Construction and infrastructure development projects such as roads, dams and railways
- Retail market for construction
- The incorporation of technology in the features of crushing and screening plants and its increased usage
- Automation in the mining and construction industry is also a key factor in propelling the industry growth
- Ban on usage of river sand
- Rapid urbanisation due to increase in population
- General public’s expectation for a better standard of living
Government Policies – Reasons to cheer!
- The final report on National Infrastructure Pipeline projects infrastructure investment worth Rs 111 lakh crore between 2020-2025, using both government and private funding
- Projects worth Rs 44 lakh crore are already under implementation, according to newspaper reports
- Projects worth Rs 33 lakh crore are in the conceptual stage while projects worth Rs 22 lakh crore are still under development, according to an official statement
- The Centre will have a capital expenditure burden of 39% and the states will have it at 40% in implementing the NIP. The private sector has it fixed at 21%
- Major reforms have also been introduced in the mining of minerals through a seamless composite exploration-cum-production regime.
Priority sectors includes ….
Energy | 24% |
Roads | 18% |
Urban infrastructure | 17% |
Railways | 12% |
With the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) at 15% plus, this industry is sure to soar greater heights in the next five years.