The report sums up the development of the global and Chinese machinery manufacturing industries in 2004. Through accurate data and full elaboration, it reveals the structure and competition pattern of China's machinery manufacturing industry and makes a comprehensive evaluation of the operational strategies and competitiveness of key enterprises in the industry.

The report especially points out the following: In 2004, China's machinery manufacturing grew steadily, achieving fast growth in output and sales revenue. Exports also grew fast. There was a continuous rise in the industry's international competitiveness. Competition in the market changed from pure pursuit of market shares to comprehensive competition based on multiple factors. Among the market segments, engineering machinery manufacturing and agricultural machinery manufacturing both had tremendous growth potentials with a bright future ahead. In the next few years, machinery manufacturing production will continue to maintain rather fast growth. Market demand will continue to stimulate rapid growth. Exports will also maintain a considerable growth rate.

Based on an in-depth analysis of major factors affecting the development of China's machinery manufacturing industry from 2005 to 2009, the report presents qualitative and quantitative forecast of the development trend of the industry. It also provides pertinent development strategies and recommendations to the government, enterprises and investors, respectively.

2.Overview of Development of China's Machinery Manufacturing Industry in 2004

3.Competition Pattern and Behavior in China's Machinery Manufacturing Industry in 2004
3.1 Competition Pattern    
3.2 Competition Behavior  

4.Evaluation of Competitiveness of Key Enterprises in China's Machinery Manufacturing Industry in 2004
4.1 Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science & Technology Development Co., Ltd.    
4.2 Xuzhou Construction Machinery Group      
4.3 China Yituo Group Corporation Limited     
4.4 Sanyi Heavy Industry Co., Ltd.  

5.Analysis of Driving Forces for Growth of China's Machinery Manufacturing Industry, 2005-2009
5.1 Policy, Law and Regulations Factor      
5.2 Economic Environment Factor     
5.3 Population Factor    
5.4 Technology Factor  

6.Analysis of Trend of China's Machinery Manufacturing Industry, 2005-2009
6.1 Industry Development Trend    
6.2 Structural Development Trend  

7.Analysis and Forecast of Development of China's Machinery Manufacturing Industry, 2005-2009
7.1 Forecast for Size    
7.2 Forecast for Growth  

8.Analysis of Investment Opportunities in China's Machinery Manufacturing Industry, 2005-2009
8.1 Evaluation of Overall Investment Values in Industry    
8.2 Analysis of Investment Opportunities  

9.Recommendations 
9.1 To the Government    
9.2 To Enterprises