PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1932611
PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1932611
A hydraulic breaker is a hydraulic mechanical construction equipment tool used for breaking and demolishing hard materials such as concrete, rocks, and asphalt. It operates by utilizing the hydraulic system of an excavator to shatter or crush hard surfaces.
The primary hydraulic breaker types include handheld hydraulic breakers and machine-mounted hydraulic breakers. A handheld hydraulic breaker is a portable tool designed to be operated by hand for breaking up concrete, rock, and other hard materials. Product variations encompass mini hydraulic breakers, small hydraulic breakers, and medium hydraulic breakers, which find applications in breaking oversized materials, trenching, and demolition. These hydraulic breakers are commonly used in the construction and mining industries.
Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.
Tariffs are impacting the hydraulic breaker market by increasing the cost of imported steel alloys, hydraulic components, seals, and precision-machined parts used in breaker assemblies. Construction and mining sectors in North America and Europe are particularly affected due to dependence on imported attachments and components, while Asia-Pacific manufacturers face export pricing pressure. These tariffs raise equipment procurement and maintenance costs, slowing replacement cycles. However, they are encouraging localized manufacturing, regional sourcing of wear parts, and design optimization to improve durability and reduce reliance on imported components.
The hydraulic breaker market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides hydraulic breaker market statistics, including hydraulic breaker industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a hydraulic breaker market share, detailed hydraulic breaker market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the hydraulic breaker industry. This hydraulic breaker market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry.
The hydraulic breaker market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $2.07 billion in 2025 to $2.18 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.5%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to urban infrastructure expansion, mining activity growth, traditional demolition practices, rising construction mechanization, availability of excavators.
The hydraulic breaker market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.79 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.3%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to public infrastructure investments, growth in mining projects, rental equipment penetration, demand for efficient demolition tools, replacement of aging equipment. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing demand for excavator attachments, growth in infrastructure demolition activities, preference for high impact energy breakers, rising adoption of machine mounted breakers, focus on durability and low maintenance.
The expansion of mining and quarrying activities is expected to drive the growth of the hydraulic breaker market going forward. Mining and quarrying involve extracting valuable minerals, metals, and other materials from the earth's crust. Hydraulic breakers are widely used in these activities as an efficient and safe method for breaking rocks and extracting materials, enhancing productivity, reducing environmental impact, and supporting the overall success of mining and quarrying operations. For instance, in January 2024, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), a US-based government scientific agency, the overall value of US mineral production rose to $106 billion in 2024 from $105 billion in 2023, with US metal mine production increasing to $33.5 billion in 2024 from $33 billion in 2023. Therefore, growth in mining and quarrying activities is boosting the hydraulic breaker market.
Major companies in the hydraulic breaker market are introducing advanced technological products, such as automation and remote-controlled breakers, to enhance market competitiveness. Normet's Xrock breakers are designed for demolition, quarrying, and infrastructure projects. For example, in October 2023, Normet, a Finland-based technology company, launched the Normet Xrock line, including hydraulic breakers, pedestal breaker booms, and boom automation systems. These breakers combine high performance with efficiency and sustainability, offering reliable, powerful solutions for demolition, quarrying, and infrastructure projects.
In March 2023, Ernest Doe, a UK-based agricultural and construction equipment dealer, partnered with Epiroc AB and Yantai Ramtec Engineering Machinery Co. to enhance its offerings in hydraulic attachments for mining, infrastructure, and natural resources. This collaboration aims to combine Epiroc's product development expertise with Yantai Ramtec's manufacturing capabilities, introducing high-quality hydraulic breakers known for their reliability and efficiency. The partnership will enable Ernest Doe to provide customers with advanced equipment that improves productivity and profitability, further solidifying its market position. Epiroc AB is a Sweden-based mining company, and Yantai Ramtec Engineering Machinery Co. is a China-based manufacturer of hydraulic breakers.
Major companies operating in the hydraulic breaker market are NPK Construction Equipment Inc., Soosan Heavy Industries Co., Ltd., Indeco S.p.A., Sandvik AB, Montabert S.A.S., Caterpillar Inc., Furukawa Rock Drill Co., Ltd., Epiroc AB, Atlas Copco AB, Nuosen Heavy Machinery Co., Ltd., Rammer Oy, JCB Ltd., MSAT MSB Corporation, DAEMO Engineering Co., Ltd., Breaker Technology Inc., Allied Construction Products, LLC, Tramac Corporation, Hidrocmecc S.r.l., Chicago Pneumatic Tool Company, Kinshofer Group, Okada Aiyon Corporation, Toku America, Inc., Indus Rock Tools Ltd., Rockblaster Hydraulic Breakers, Mustang Hammer, Brokk AB.
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the hydraulic breaker market in 2025. The regions covered in the hydraulic breaker market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa
The countries covered in the hydraulic breaker market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The hydraulic breaker market consists of sales of hand-held breakers, compact breakers, heavy-duty breakers, spare parts, and components. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
Hydraulic Breaker Market Global Report 2026 from The Business Research Company provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.
This report focuses hydraulic breaker market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.
Where is the largest and fastest growing market for hydraulic breaker ? How does the market relate to the overall economy, demography and other similar markets? What forces will shape the market going forward, including technological disruption, regulatory shifts, and changing consumer preferences? The hydraulic breaker market global report from the Business Research Company answers all these questions and many more.
The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, total addressable market (TAM), market attractiveness score (MAS), competitive landscape, market shares, company scoring matrix, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.
Added Benefits available all on all list-price licence purchases, to be claimed at time of purchase. Customisations within report scope and limited to 20% of content and consultant support time limited to 8 hours.