Industry Statistics and Trends
Road & Railway Construction in Europe key trends
Government funding dictates output.
Investment in transport infrastructure has shaped activity, with efforts to expand connectivity across continental Europe spurring tender opportunities.
Supply chain disruption hits order books.
Significant project delays and cost overruns have led to some projects being shelved.
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Road & Railway Construction in Europe
Industry Revenue
Total value and annual change from 2012-2030. Includes 5-year outlook.
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Road & Railway Construction in Europe market size (2020-2025)
Industry revenue has grown at a CAGR of 1.4 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated €306.4bn in 2025.
Trends and Insights
Major transport investment packages underpin work for road and motorway contractors
- The European Commission has committed €30.6 billion to the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) between 2021 and 2027, unlocking significant investment in transport, energy and digital projects to facilitate increased connectivity between EU nations. The development of new, or upgrade of existing, transport infrastructure accounts for the majority of this funding, with €25.8 billion allocated to transport infrastructure projects.
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Road & Railway Construction in Europe outlook (2025-2030)
Market size is projected to grow over the next five years.
European countries earmark significant funding for transport infrastructure in pursuit of decarbonisation goals
- Europe’s major economies have committed to significant investment in transport infrastructure in the coming years, indicating abundant tender opportunities for industry contractors.
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Revenue
€306.4bn
Employees
2m
Wages
€XX.Xbn
European Leaders & Laggards
* CAGR values are for the years 2020-2025.
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Biggest companies in the Road & Railway Construction in Europe
| Company | Market Share (%)
2025 | Revenue (€m)
2025 | Profit (€m)
2025 | Profit Margin (%)
2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Vinci SA | 75,643.0 | 9,072.0 | 12.0 | |
Colas SA | 17,450.7 | 565.2 | 3.2 | |
Eiffage SA | 23,948.0 | 2,629.0 | 11.0 |
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Road & Railway Construction in Europe
Products & Services Segmentation
Industry revenue broken down by key product and services lines.
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Top Questions Answered in this Report
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What is the market size of the Road & Railway Construction industry in Europe in 2025?
The market size of the Road & Railway Construction industry in Europe is €306.4bn in 2025.
How many businesses are there in the Road & Railway Construction industry in Europe in 2025?
There are 81,502 businesses in the Road & Railway Construction industry in Europe, which has grown at a CAGR of 3.6 % between 2020 and 2025.
Has the Road & Railway Construction industry in Europe grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Road & Railway Construction industry in Europe has been growing at a CAGR of 1.4 % between 2020 and 2025.
What is the forecast growth of the Road & Railway Construction industry in Europe over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Road & Railway Construction industry in Europe is expected to grow.
What does the Road & Railway Construction industry in Europe include?
Road and motorway construction and Railway and underground railway construction are part of the Road & Railway Construction industry in Europe.
Which countries have the most businesses in the Road & Railway Construction industry in Europe?
The European country with the most businesses in the Road & Railway Construction industry is Poland.
How competitive is the Road & Railway Construction industry in Europe?
The level of competition is high and steady in the Road & Railway Construction industry in Europe.
Related Industries
This industry is covered in 37 countries
- Road & Railway Construction in Austria
- Road & Railway Construction in France
- Road & Railway Construction in Lithuania
- Road & Railway Construction in the Netherlands
- Road & Railway Construction in Belgium
- Road & Railway Construction in Cyprus
- Road & Railway Construction in Finland
- Road & Railway Construction in Bulgaria
- Road & Motorway Construction in the UK
- Railway & Underground Railway Construction in the UK
- Bridge & Tunnel Construction in the UK
- Bridge & Tunnel Construction in Germany
- Railway Construction in Germany
- Road & Motorway Construction in Germany
- Road & Railway Construction in Ireland
- Road & Railway Construction in Greece
- Road & Railway Construction in Romania
- Road & Railway Construction in Norway
- Road & Railway Construction in the UK
- Road & Railway Construction in Germany
- Road & Railway Construction in Estonia
- Road & Railway Construction in Bosnia & Herzegovina
- Road & Railway Construction in Iceland
- Road & Railway Construction in Europe
- Road & Railway Construction in Luxembourg
- Road & Railway Construction in Russia
- Road & Railway Construction in Slovakia
- Road & Railway Construction in Italy
- Road & Railway Construction in Sweden
- Road & Railway Construction in Poland
- Road & Railway Construction in Latvia
- Road & Railway Construction in Croatia
- Road & Railway Construction in Slovenia
- Road & Railway Construction in Spain
- Road & Railway Construction in Portugal
- Road & Railway Construction in Serbia
- Road & Railway Construction in Hungary
- Road & Railway Construction in Switzerland
- Road & Railway Construction in Czechia
- Road & Railway Construction in Denmark
- Road & Railway Construction in Turkey
- Road & Railway Construction in Ireland
- Road & Railway Construction in Malta
Table of Contents
About this industry
Industry definition
Contractors in the industry build, repair and alter transport infrastructure, including roads, motorways, railways, subways, bridges, tunnels and airfield runways.
Related Terms
Public Private Partnerships (Ppps)Smart MotorwayDecarbonisationWhat's included in this industry?
Road and motorway constructionRailway and underground railway constructionBridge and tunnel constructionCompanies
Vinci SAColas SAEiffage SAIndustry Code
421 - Construction of roads and railways in Europe
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Performance
Key Takeaways
Major transport investment packages underpin work for road and motorway contractors
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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 in the Road & Railway Construction in Europe industry (2012 -2030)
- Employees in the Road & Railway Construction in Europe industry (2012 -2030)
- Business in the Road & Railway Construction in Europe industry (2012 -2030)
- Profit in the Road & Railway Construction in Europe industry (2012 -2030)
Analysis
What's driving current industry performance in the Road & Railway Construction in Europe industry?
Outlook
Analysis
What's driving the Road & Railway Construction in Europe industry outlook?
Volatility
Analysis
What influences volatility in the Road & Railway Construction in Europe industry?
Charts
- Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth Matrix
Life Cycle
Analysis
What determines the industry life cycle stage in the Road & Railway Construction in Europe industry?
Charts
- Industry Life Cycle Matrix
Products and Markets
Highlights
Trends
- Largest Market
- Product Innovation
Key Takeaways
New cross-border transport connections drive construction activity. Efforts to increase connectivity across the continent have created tender opportunities for road, rail and tunnel construction contractors.
Products and Services
Charts
- Products and Services Segmentation
Analysis
How are the Road & Railway Construction in Europe industry's products and services performing?
Analysis
What are innovations in the Road & Railway Construction in Europe industry's products and services?
Major Markets
Charts
- Major Market Segmentation
Analysis
What influences demand in the Road & Railway Construction in Europe industry?
International Trade
Highlights
- Largest Importer
- Smallest Importer
- Total Imports into Europe
- Largest Exporter
- Smallest Exporter
- Total Exports into Europe
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)
Geographic Breakdown
Business Locations
Heat maps
- Share of Total Industry Revenue by Region (2025)
- Share of Total Industry Enterprises by Region (2025)
- Share of Total Industry Employment by Region (2025)
- Share of Total Industry Wages by Region (2025)
Industry Geographic Breakdown
Data Tables
Values and annual change provided for 37 European countries:
- Revenue (2025)
- IVA (2025)
- Enterprises (2025)
- Employment (2025)
- Exports (2025)
- Imports (2025)
Competitive Forces
Highlights
Trends
- Concentration
- Competition
- Barriers to Entry
- Substitutes
- Buyer Power
- Supplier Power
Key Takeaways
The scale of Europe’s transport network ensures opportunities remain for smaller contractors. Smaller contractors account for a significant market share, mainly competing for low-value maintenance contracts on local transport networks.
Supply Chain
Charts
Buyer and supply industries
Companies
Market Share
Charts
- Industry Market Share by Company (2020-2025)
Companies
Data Tables
Top 10 companies by market share:
- Market share (2025)
- Revenue (2025)
- Profit (2025)
- Profit Margin (2025)
Data Tables
- Countries of operation for Vinci SA
- Countries of operation for Colas SA
- Countries of operation for Eiffage SA
- Countries of operation for Strabag SE
- Countries of operation for Skanska AB
- Countries of operation for Ferrovial SA
- Countries of operation for Balfour Beatty Group Ltd
- Countries of operation for ACS Actividades de Construcción y Servicios SA
- Countries of operation for Amey UK Ltd
- Countries of operation for Costain Ltd
External Environment
Highlights
Trends
- Regulation & Policy
- Assistance
Key Takeaways
Major road and rail building projects must be assessed for their impact on the environment. Major transport construction projects are evaluated based on their impact on a range of environmental factors.
External Drivers
Analysis
What demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the Road & Railway Construction in Europe industry?
Financial Benchmarks
Highlights
Trends
- Profit Margin
- Average Wage
- Largest Cost
Key Takeaways
Soaring costs hit profitability. A surge in the cost of key construction materials has eaten into operating profit and hit construction order books.
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 Road & Railway Construction in Europe 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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