Industry Statistics and Rankings
How does this industry perform in Denmark compared to Europe?
Country Benchmarking
Industry Data Denmark
Ranking are out of 37 European countries for which IBISWorld provides country-level factsheets.
Revenue
#16 In EuropeBusiness
#20 In EuropeEmployees
#21 In EuropeWages
#12 In EuropeRevenue is forecast to expand compound annual rate of 2.2% over the five years through 2025. Site preparation contractors typically generate revenue through projects on existing developments; instead, they depend on new construction projects that require site remediation. Therefore, the performance of the site preparation industry aligns with trends in new commercial, residential and infrastructure construction, as well as the overall economic climate. Recently, site preparation activity across Europe has been sluggish, hit hard by construction work disruptions caused by the pandemic and subsequent inflationary pressures that have dampened construction output.
Enterprises
Number of businesses in 2025
Biggest companies in the Site Preparation in Denmark
Company | Market Share (%)
2025 | Revenue (€m)
2025 | Profit (€m)
2025 | Profit Margin (%)
2025 |
---|---|---|---|---|
Skanska AB | 15,651.5 | 466.6 | 3.0 |
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Top Questions Answered in this Report
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What is the market size of the Site Preparation industry in Denmark in 2025?
The market size of the Site Preparation industry in Denmark is €1.3bn in 2025.
How many businesses are there in the Site Preparation industry in Denmark in 2025?
There are 975 businesses in the Site Preparation industry in Denmark, which has declined at a CAGR of 0.4 % between 2020 and 2025.
Has the Site Preparation industry in Denmark grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Site Preparation industry in Denmark has been growing at a CAGR of 5.7 % between 2020 and 2025.
What is the forecast growth of the Site Preparation industry in Denmark over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Site Preparation industry in Denmark is expected to grow.
What are the biggest companies in the Site Preparation industry in Denmark?
The biggest company operating in the Site Preparation industry in Denmark is Skanska AB
What does the Site Preparation industry in Denmark include?
General site preparation and Foundation work are part of the Site Preparation industry in Denmark.
Which companies have the highest market share in the Site Preparation industry in Denmark?
The company holding the most market share in the Site Preparation industry in Denmark is Skanska AB.
How competitive is the Site Preparation industry in Denmark?
The level of competition is moderate and steady in the Site Preparation industry in Denmark.
Related Industries
This industry is covered in 37 countries
Table of Contents
About this industry
Industry definition
Companies in this industry provide a variety of services to facilitate construction, including excavation, landfill, blasting, levelling and land drainage. Site preparation contractors are employed in the pre-construction phase of projects.
Related Terms
EXCAVATIONSOIL STABILISATIONLASER LEVELLINGWhat's included in this industry?
General site preparationFoundation workServices for watercoursesDigging trenches and conduitsSite preparation for transport projectsCompanies
Skanska ABIndustry Code
4312 - Site preparation in Denmark
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Performance
Revenue Highlights
Trends
- Revenue
- 2025 Revenue Growth
- Revenue Volatility
Employment Highlights
Trends
- Employees
- Employees per Business
- Revenue per Employee
Business Highlights
Trends
- Businesses
- Employees per Business
- Revenue per Business
Profit Highlights
Trends
- Total Profit
- Profit Margin
- Profit per Business
Current Performance
Charts
- Revenue
- Employees
- Business
- Profit
Analysis
What's driving current industry performance in the Site Preparation in Denmark industry?
Outlook
Analysis
What's driving the Site Preparation in Denmark industry outlook?
Volatility
Analysis
What influences volatility in the Site Preparation in Denmark industry?
Charts
- Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth Matrix
Life Cycle
Analysis
What determines the industry life cycle stage in the Site Preparation in Denmark industry?
Charts
- Industry Life Cycle Matrix
Products and Markets
Highlights
Trends
- Largest Market
- Product Innovation
Key Takeaways
Transport-related construction is resilient. Transport projects are commonly funded by governments, so economic conditions have less of an impact on funding.
Products and Services
Charts
- Products and Services Segmentation
Analysis
How are the Site Preparation in Denmark industry's products and services performing?
Analysis
What are innovations in the Site Preparation in Denmark industry's products and services?
Major Markets
Charts
- Major Market Segmentation
Analysis
What influences demand in the Site Preparation in Denmark industry?
International Trade
Highlights
- Total Imports into Denmark
- Total Exports into Denmark
Heat maps
- Industry Concentration of Imports by Country
- Industry Concentration of Exports by Country
Data Tables
Value and annual change (%) included
- Number of Imports and Exports by European Country (2025)
Competitive Forces
Highlights
Trends
- Concentration
- Competition
- Barriers to Entry
- Substitutes
- Buyer Power
- Supplier Power
Key Takeaways
Most site preparation contractors operate at a small scale. The industry is comprised of a large number of small-scale contractors who tend to operate in a limited geographical region.
Supply Chain
Charts
Buyer and supply industries
Geographic Breakdown
Business Locations
Heat maps
- Share of Total Industry Establishments by Region (2025)
Data Tables
- Number of Establishments by Region (2025)
Charts
- Share of Establishments vs. Population of Each Region
Analysis
What regions are businesses in the Site Preparation in Denmark located?
Companies
Data Tables
Top 1 companies by market share:
- Market share (2025)
- Revenue (2025)
- Profit (2025)
- Profit margin (2025)
External Environment
Highlights
Trends
- Regulation & Policy
- Assistance
Key Takeaways
Site preparation contractors must comply with a range of regulations. Contractors must comply with health and safety regulations, construction standards and ensure the correct protocols are followed when using heavy machinery.
External Drivers
Analysis
What demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the Site Preparation in Denmark industry?
Financial Benchmarks
Highlights
Trends
- Profit Margin
- Average Wage
- Largest Cost
Key Takeaways
Competition restricts profitability. Site preparation contractors often compete on price to win business, sometimes sacrificing a proportion of their profits to win contracts.
Cost Structure
Charts
- Share of Economy vs. Investment Matrix
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Industry Cost Structure Benchmarks:
- Marketing
- Depreciation
- Profit
- Purchases
- Wages
- Rent
- Utilities
- Other
Analysis
What trends impact cost in the Site Preparation in Denmark industry?
Key Ratios
Data tables
- IVA/Revenue (2015-2030)
- Imports/Demand (2015-2030)
- Exports/Revenue (2015-2030)
- Revenue per Employee (2015-2030)
- Wages/Revenue (2015-2030)
- Employees per Establishment (2015-2030)
- Average Wage (2015-2030)
Country Benchmarks
European Leaders & Laggards
Data Tables
Top and bottom five countries listed for each:
- Revenue Growth (2025)
- Business Growth (2025)
- Job Growth (2025)
European Country Performance
Data Tables
Rankings available for 37 countries. Statistics ranked include:
- IVA/Revenue (2025)
- Imports/Demand (2025)
- Exports/Revenue (2025)
- Revenue per Employee (2025)
- Wages/Revenue (2025)
- Employees per Establishment (2025)
- Average Wage (2025)
Structural Comparison
Data Tables
Trends in 37 countries benchmarked against trends in Europe
- Concentration
- Competition
- Barriers to Entry
- Buyer Power
- Supplier Power
- Volatility
- Capital Intensity
- Innovation
- Life Cycle
Key Statistics
Industry Data
Data Tables
Including values and annual change:
- Revenue (2015-2030)
- IVA (2015-2030)
- Establishments (2015-2030)
- Enterprises (2015-2030)
- Employment (2015-2030)
- Exports (2015-2030)
- Imports (2015-2030)
- Wages (2015-2030)
Methodology
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