Driven by the global infrastructure boom, the demand for jaw crusher parts has shown a significant surge. There are numerous complex and interrelated reasons behind this phenomenon. The following will conduct an in-depth exploration from five aspects.
First, the dual growth in the number and scale of infrastructure projects
In recent years, global infrastructure construction has shown a vigorous development trend. Whether it is the large-scale construction projects carried out by developing countries to boost economic take-off or the upgrading of old infrastructure by developed countries, the number of infrastructure projects is constantly increasing and their scale is growing larger and larger. From highways and railways to Bridges and ports, these large-scale infrastructure projects all require a large amount of basic materials such as stones and ores as support. As a key piece of equipment for primary crushing, the demand for accessories of jaw crushers has also risen accordingly. Take China as an example. The “Infrastructure Westward Expansion” strategy during the 14th Five-Year Plan period has led to a relatively high average annual growth rate of 12% in the demand for crusher parts in the central and western regions. This fully demonstrates the positive correlation between the scale of infrastructure projects and the demand for crusher parts.
Second, the increase in the demand for equipment renewal and maintenance
With the continuous advancement of technology, the performance of jaw crushers is also gradually improving. To adapt to higher-intensity crushing operations and more complex material properties, many old devices need to be updated and replaced. Meanwhile, even for new types of equipment, under high-intensity continuous operation, their components will wear out and need to be replaced regularly. For instance, vulnerable parts such as jaw plates and liners wear out particularly severely when crushing high-hardness materials. According to statistics, vulnerable parts such as hammer heads, liners and bearings account for 62% of the market share of crusher spare parts. This indicates that the demand for spare parts brought about by equipment renewal and maintenance is one of the important factors driving market growth.
Third, the improvement of environmental protection and energy efficiency standards
Against the backdrop of the growing global emphasis on environmental protection, various countries have successively introduced stricter environmental protection and energy efficiency standards. This has led to the gradual elimination of traditional inefficient and highly polluting crusher parts. For instance, the newly implemented “Energy Efficiency Limit Values for Crushing Machinery” standard in 2024 has led to the exit of 20% of inefficient accessory production capacity from the market. The market demand for crusher parts that meet environmental protection standards, such as those using degradable grease, will increase accordingly. Meanwhile, the penetration rate of intelligent spare parts is also constantly increasing, such as intelligent liners embedded with sensors for wear warning. These new types of spare parts not only improve the operational efficiency of equipment but also reduce the impact on the environment, thus gaining more market opportunities in the infrastructure boom.
Fourth, the rise of emerging markets
The rapid development of some emerging economies has brought new growth opportunities to the market for jaw crusher parts. These countries and regions have huge potential and demand in infrastructure construction, but their own technological and production capabilities are relatively limited. Therefore, they need to import a large number of advanced crusher parts to meet the domestic infrastructure demands. For instance, statistics from the General Administration of Customs show that the export value of crusher parts that meet international environmental protection standards increased by 39% year-on-year in the first half of 2024. It is expected that the export scale will exceed 1.5 billion US dollars in 2025. The rise of emerging markets not only expands the global market size of crusher parts, but also prompts related enterprises to continuously expand their international business and enhance their own competitiveness.
Fifth, technological innovation and industrial upgrading
Technological innovation is the key driving force for the growth in demand for jaw crusher parts. On the one hand, the advancement of materials science has significantly enhanced the wear resistance, strength and other properties of accessories. For instance, the jaw plates and liners made of materials such as high manganese steel and high chromium cast iron have a service life that is over 10% longer than that of traditional materials. On the other hand, the application of advanced manufacturing processes such as 3D printing technology has made customized production of complex-structured components possible. This not only meets the personalized demands of different customers, but also further enhances the overall performance and reliability of the equipment. In addition, the accelerated formation of the collaborative innovation mechanism among industry, academia and research has also provided strong support for technological innovation in the crusher parts industry. The National Key Research and Development Program’s “Green Manufacturing of Construction Machinery” special project has approved 12 projects related to crusher parts for support. This will help promote technological upgrading and sustainable development of the entire industry.
To sum up, the sharp increase in demand for jaw crusher parts under the global infrastructure boom is the result of the combined effect of multiple factors. The significant increase in infrastructure projects has provided a vast market space for crusher parts. The continuous increase in the demand for equipment renewal and maintenance ensures the sustained and stable growth of the accessories market. The improvement of environmental protection and energy efficiency standards has prompted enterprises to increase their investment in the research and development and production of new environmentally friendly accessories. The rise of emerging markets has brought new opportunities for the export of accessories. Technological innovation and industrial upgrading have injected strong impetus into the development of the entire industry. In the future, with the continuation of the global infrastructure boom and the continuous progress of related technologies, the market for jaw crusher parts is expected to maintain a good development trend.
Post time: Oct-23-2025