[Reposted News] Chinese Crushing and Screening Equipment Replace Western Brands in Russia
2025-06-03

At the Mining World Russia 2025, ALLIS SAGA showcased its innovative crushing and screening equipment—the semi-mobile WMH300SH and the modular M-MH400. Representatives from MiningExpo and local large-scale mining machinery groups held discussions with the company on the new products and market trends.
Content Summary:
- The greater the equipment's uniqueness, the stronger the customers’ reliance on the manufacturer.
- An increasing number of Russian mining enterprises are choosing high-quality Chinese equipment, even replacing well-known Western brands.
- The balance across various industries in 2025 is expected to maintain market stability and may drive sales growth.
The Debut of ALLIS SAGA’s New Products
Both pieces of equipment are standout representatives in their respective categories.
Both pieces of equipment are standout representatives among their peers. The WMH300SH is a mature unit equipped with a wheeled chassis, which integrates a cone crusher MH300, two screens (a primary screen and a product screen), and a vibrating feeder. As explained by ALLIS SAGA’s major distributor in Russia, the technical characteristics and production performance of this equipment are fully comparable to those of a popular European brand’s equipment in the Russian market.

The second new product from ALLIS SAGA is a representative of modular products. It is an absolute novelty in the manufacturer’s product line, comprising individual units mounted on a pre-designed structure. As explained by the CEO of a local large-scale mining machinery group, the combination of the frame structure and the MH400 cone crusher makes the M-MH400 model a flexible production solution for large-scale processing of rock and construction materials.
Russian Enterprises Shift to Chinese Alternatives Replacing Western Brands
Two key characteristics of the current Russian mining equipment market are imports of equipment from friendly countries and the parallel development of localized production.
Allis Saga’s Distributor Director in Russia, Krivikh stated: "Over the past three years, the industry has adapted to the new normal. The withdrawal of Western brands has created opportunities for local manufacturers and enterprises from partner countries. Suppliers from the East, primarily China, have quickly filled the resulting market gap. We are now jointly developing customized projects with our Chinese partners."
According to him, Russian mining enterprises are increasingly favoring Chinese equipment for their customizability and reliable service support. Over the past two years, many enterprises have replaced Western brands such as Metso and Sandvik with Chinese alternatives that deliver superior performance.

2025 Market Outlook: Diversified Choices, Price Declines, and Sales Growth
Major local mining machinery groups predict:
- Import substitution and localization will continue throughout the year; customers will focus more on equipment quality, reliability, cost-effectiveness, and spare parts supply.
- Western brands will not return within the year; China’s market supply is sufficient, but vigilance is required against low-price and low-configuration products.
- Key recommendation: Choose equipment with standardized structural components to avoid excessive reliance on a single manufacturer.
Krivikh emphasized: "There are numerous budget-friendly solutions in the current market, and their performance is commensurate with their prices. Customers should pay more attention to equipment standardization—the more unique the equipment, the greater the reliance on a single manufacturer."
Industry Balance and Favorable Exchange Rates

While road construction—a major application area for crushing equipment—and the coal industry may face declines due to funding cuts, the precious metals mining sector is showing growth.
This inter-industry balance is expected to maintain market stability and even drive full-year sales growth. Meanwhile, the strengthening of the ruble has reduced the price of ALLIS SAGA equipment (priced in RMB) by 20-25%, further stimulating purchasing demand.

