Introduction.
The auction market for used construction equipment (construction machinery) and heavy machinery in Japan has been expanding more and more in recent years.Specialized auctions for contractors are the main focus, and various manufacturers and independent players have entered the market.This report details the major auctioneers, their market shares, and transaction sizes.
1. Major used construction equipment and heavy equipment auctioneers
Manufacturer Auctions
An auction operated by a manufacturer for the purpose of distributing its products.
- Komatsu Quick
- Hitachi Construction Machinery Auction
- Kobelco Construction Machinery Trading (KIT)
Used car auction system (handling construction equipment)
A company that originally operated automobile auctions expanded its construction equipment auctions.
- Arai Auction
- USS
- JU
Independent construction equipment auctioneer
Operates specialized auctions of used construction equipment and deals with buyers in Japan and overseas.
- SOGO Auction (Sogo Corporation)
- AssetLine Auction (THI)
- JEN Auction (JEN Corporation)
- NORI Auction (Nori Enterprise)
- Green Auction (Green Corporation)
- AKTIO
- GUIA Auction (NDT)
- TOZAI BID (Tozai Boeki)
- ALLSTOCKER (Yutaka kankyo kaihatsu)
2. Market Share and Transaction Size
Overall market share composition
The used construction equipment auction market in Japan is mainly driven by independent auctions.In particular, the following vendors have a large share of the market
| Auctioneer | Number of units produced during the year | Main Customers |
|---|---|---|
| Arai Auction | Approx. 50,000 units | Domestic suppliers and overseas exports |
| JEN Auction | Approx. 8,000 units | Domestic & Overseas |
| THI (AssetLine) | Approx. 5,000 units | Buyers from 72 countries |
| SOGO Auction (SOGO) | Thousands of Scales | Domestic and international vendors |
| GUIA Auction | Thousands of Scales | Rental company-centered |
Manufacturer-owned auctions are centered on their own brands, and their market share is relatively limited.
3. Characteristics and Trends of Auction Transactions
Recent Trends
✅ Increasing number of foreign buyers: Export demand to Asia, Middle East, and Africa is increasing.
✅ Online auction proliferation: JEN Auctions, ALLSTOCKER, and others accelerate digitalization
✅ Rental releasers on the rise: GUIA auctions do well for rental operators
✅ Price hikes: Shortage of semiconductors and delays in new equipment deliveries are driving up the price of used construction equipment.
4. Summary
Japan’s used construction equipment auction market continues to grow, led by independent traders.Further revitalization is expected in the future, driven by the expansion of online transactions and increasing overseas demand.
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