In January 2012, the loader sales volume of the 26 major loader manufacturers totals 7,092 sets, declines by 49.80% year-on-year and 64.33% month-on-month, making the worst performance since January 2010. The sales volume in the domestic market is 5,728 sets, declining by 55.60% year-on-year. The export volume is 1,364 sets, accounts for 19.23% of the total sales volume, growing by 11.17% year-on-year but declining by 39.38% month-on-month.

In January, the market share of four first-class brands reduces, of which, Lonking has the worst performance, with a huge reduction of the market share; Liugong reduces slightly.