Industry Statistics and Trends
Market size and recent performance (2015-2030)
Industry revenue has declined at a CAGR of 6.3 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated €66.1bn in 2025.
Trends and Insights
The market environment for industry players has deteriorated noticeably since 2022
- The fact that the European Central Bank kept key interest rates at a historically low level between 2016 and 2022 was of key importance for the positive development of building construction in the first half of the last five-year period, making loans to finance construction projects very favourable. The low base rate not only pushed down interest rates on construction loans, but also on savings deposits. In conjunction with rising rents, particularly in urban areas, this reduced the financing burden and made property a lucrative investment.
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Source: IBISWorld
Industry outlook (2025-2030)
Market size is projected to grow over the next five years.
Trends and Insights
2025 could see a stabilisation of the order situation in building construction
- The decline in financing costs, which have fallen since their peak in 2023 but are still high and led to a downward trend in the number of building permits in 2023 and 2024, are likely to continue to weigh on the sector in 2025. Nevertheless, the development of leading indicators such as incoming orders currently points to a stabilisation of the situation in building construction at a low level.
Biggest companies in the Building Construction in Germany
| Company | Market Share (%)
2025 | Revenue (€m)
2025 |
|---|---|---|
Strabag SE | 2,725.0 | |
Zech Group SE | 2,350.0 | |
Goldbeck GmbH | 2,055.0 |
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Products & Services Segmentation
Source: IBISWorld
Industry revenue is measured across several distinct product and services lines, including Apartment blocks, Detached houses and Office and administration building. Apartment blocks is the largest segment of the Building Construction in Germany.
Trends and Insights
Apartment blocks are taking up an ever larger share of living space in Germany
- The apartment block segment includes the construction of two-family houses, apartment blocks, residential homes and similar residential buildings. As there are major differences in the design and use of these buildings, they cannot be categorised according to shape, size or builder. What they all have in common, however, is that they were designed for more than one family or user party for residential purposes.
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Table of Contents
About this industry
Industry definition
The sector includes the construction of residential and non-residential buildings of all kinds. It does not include the development of land, finishing work, civil engineering and specialised construction as well as planning activities. The construction of buildings can be carried out on own account or subcontracted out.
What's included in this industry?
Products and services covered in the Building Construction industry in Germany include Apartment blocks, Detached houses, Office and administration building, Commercial and warehouse building and Factory and workshop building.Companies
Companies covered in the Building Construction industry in Germany include Strabag SE, Zech Group SE and Goldbeck GmbH.Purchase this report to view all 3 major companies in this industry.
Related Terms
Related terms covered in the Building Construction industry in Germany include construction, deep construction and construction.Industry Code
WZ 41.20 - Building Construction in Germany
Performance
Get an indication of the industry's health through historical, current and forward-looking trends in the performance indicators that make or break businesses.
Analyst insights
The shortage of skilled labour is one of the biggest challenges facing the building construction industry. The slowdown in the construction industry has eased the staffing si...
In this chapter (4)
- Current Performance
- Outlook
- Volatility
- Life Cycle
Key metrics
- Annual Revenue, Recent Growth, Forecast, Revenue Volatility
- Number of Employees, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Employee
- Number of Businesses, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Business
- Total Profit, Profit Margin, Profit per Business
Charts
- Revenue, including historical (2015-2024) and forecast (2025-2030)
- Employees, including historical (2015-2024) and forecast (2025-2030)
- Businesses, including historical (2015-2024) and forecast (2025-2030)
- Profit, including historical (2015-2025)
- Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth
- Industry Life Cycle
Detailed analysis
- Trends in supply, demand and current events that are driving current industry performance
- Expected trends, economic factors and ongoing events that drive the industry's outlook
- Key success factors for businesses to overcome volatility
- How contribution to GDP, industry saturation, innovation, consolidation, and technology and systems influence the industry's life cycle phase.
Products and Markets
Learn about an industry's products and services, markets and trends in international trade.
Analyst insight
Multi-apartment buildings are the most important product group in the sector, followed by single-family homes. However, as the latter are considerably more expensive than a f...
In this chapter
- Products & Services
- Major Markets
Key metrics
- Largest market segment and value in 2025
- Product innovation level
Charts
- Products & services segmentation in 2025
- Major market segmentation in 2025
Detailed analysis
- Trends impacting the recent performance of the industry's various segments
- Innovations in the industry's product or service offering, specialization or delivery method
- Key factors that successful businesses consider in their offerings
- Buying segments and key trends influencing demand for industry products and services
Geographic Breakdown
Discover where business activity is most concentrated in an industry and the factors driving these trends to find opportunities and conduct regional benchmarking.
Analyst insights
The highest number of companies is located in the centre region. The reason for this is the high population in the region, which leads to a high demand for living space.
In this chapter (1)
- Business Locations
Charts
- Share of revenue, establishment, wages and employment in each region
- Share of population compared to establishments in each region in 2025
Tables
- Number and share of establishments in each region in 2025
- Number and share of revenue each region accounts for in 2025
- Number and share of wages each region accounts for in 2025
- Number and share of employees in each region in 2025
Detailed analysis
- Geographic spread of the industry across Europe, and trends associated with changes in the business landscape
- Key success factors for businesses to use location to their advantage
Competitive Forces
Get data and insights on what's driving competition in an industry and the challenges industry operators and new entrants may face, with analysis built around Porter's Five Forces framework.
Analyst insights
Competition in building construction is fierce. Many players in the industry compete for contracts, some of them throughout Germany. In addition to small and medium-sized com...
In this chapter (4)
- Concentration
- Barriers to Entry
- Substitutes
- Buyer & Supplier Analysis
Key metrics
- Industry concentration level
- Industry competition level and trend
- Barriers to entry level and trend
- Substitutes level and trend
- Buyer power level and trend
- Supplier power level and trend
Charts
- Market share concentration among the top 4 suppliers from 2020-2025
- Supply chain including upstream supplying industries and downstream buying industries, flow chart
Detailed analysis
- Factors impacting the industry’s level of concentration, such as business distribution, new entrants, or merger and acquisition activity.
- Key success factors for businesses to manage the competitive environment of the industry.
- Challenges that potential industry entrants face such as legal, start-up costs, differentiation, labor/capital intensity and capital expenses.
- Key success factors for potential entrants to overcome barriers to entry.
- Competitive threats from potential substitutes for the industry’s own products and services.
- Key success factors for how successful businesses can compete with substitutes.
- Advantages that buyers have to keep favorable purchasing conditions.
- Advantages that suppliers have to maintain favorable selling conditions.
- Key success factors for how businesses can navigate buyer and supplier power.
Companies
Learn about the performance of the top companies in the industry.
Analyst insights
There are no major players in the building construction industry. Although some large construction groups such as Strabag, Goldbeck, Zech and Hochtief are active in the secto...
In this chapter
- Market Share Concentration
- Companies
- Company Spotlights
Charts
- Industry market share by company in 2021 through 2025
- Major companies in the industry, including market share, revenue, profit and profit margin in 2025
- Overview of Strabag SE's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2019 through 2025
- Overview of Zech Group SE's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2019 through 2025
- Overview of Goldbeck GmbH's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2019 through 2025
Detailed analysis
- Description and key data for Strabag SE, and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description and key data for Zech Group SE, and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description and key data for Goldbeck GmbH, and factors influencing its performance in the industry
External Environment
Understand the demographic, economic and regulatory factors that shape how businesses in an industry perform.
Analyst insights
The provisions of building regulations law are relevant for construction planning and site operation. They regulate the building permit procedure and the structural and techn...
In this chapter
- External Drivers
- Regulation & Policy
- Assistance
Key metrics
- Regulation & policy level and trend
- Assistance level and trend
Charts
- Regulation & Policy historical data and forecast (2015-2030)
- Assistance historical data and forecast (2015-2030)
Detailed analysis
- Demographic and macroeconomic factors influencing the industry, including Regulation & Policy and Assistance
- Major types of regulations, regulatory bodies, industry standards or specific regulations impacting requirements for industry operators
- Key governmental and non-governmental groups or policies that may provide some relief for industry operators.
Financial Benchmarks
View average costs for industry operators and compare financial data against an industry's financial benchmarks over time.
Analyst insights
The industry's profit margin in the current year is likely to be below the average of the previous five-year period. Demand remains weak due to more expensive financing condi...
In this chapter
- Cost Structure
- Financial Ratios
- Key Ratios
Key metrics
- Profit margin, and how it compares to the sector-wide margin
- Average wages, and how it compares to the sector-wide average wage
- Largest cost component as a percentage of revenue
- Industry average ratios for days' receivables, industry coverage and debt-to-net-worth ratio
Charts
- Average industry operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2025
- Average sector operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2025
- Investment vs. share of economy
Data tables
- Cash Flow & Debt Service Ratios (2015-2030)
- Revenue per Employee (2015-2030)
- Revenue per Enterprise (2015-2030)
- Employees per Establishment (2015-2030)
- Employees per Enterprise (2015-2030)
- Average Wage (2015-2030)
- Wages/Revenue (2015-2030)
- Establishments per Enterprise (2015-2030)
- IVA/Revenue (2015-2030)
- Imports/Demand (2015-2030)
- Exports/Revenue (2015-2030)
Detailed analysis
- Trends in the cost component for industry operators and their impact on industry costs and profitability
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)
Top Questions Answered
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What is the market size of the Building Construction industry in Germany in 2025?
The market size of the Building Construction industry in Germany is €66.1bn in 2025.
How many businesses are there in the Building Construction industry in Germany in 2025?
There are 20,641 businesses in the Building Construction industry in Germany, which has declined at a CAGR of 1.7 % between 2020 and 2025.
How may import tariffs affect the Building Construction industry in Germany?
The Building Construction industry in Germany is unlikely to be materially impacted by import tariffs with imports accounting for a low share of industry revenue.
How may export tariffs affect the Building Construction industry in Germany?
The Building Construction industry in Germany is unlikely to be materially impacted by export tariffs with exports accounting for a low share of industry revenue.
Has the Building Construction industry in Germany grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Building Construction industry in Germany has been declining at a CAGR of 6.3 % between 2020 and 2025.
What is the forecast growth of the Building Construction industry in Germany over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Building Construction industry in Germany is expected to grow.
What are the biggest companies in the Building Construction industry in Germany?
The biggest companies operating in the Building Construction industry in Germany are Strabag SE, Zech Group SE and Goldbeck GmbH
What does the Building Construction industry in Germany include?
Apartment blocks and Detached houses are part of the Building Construction industry in Germany.
Which companies have the highest market share in the Building Construction industry in Germany?
The company holding the most market share in the Building Construction industry in Germany is Strabag SE.
How competitive is the Building Construction industry in Germany?
The level of competition is high and steady in the Building Construction industry in Germany.
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- German Federal Statistics Office (Destatis)
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- United Nations Comtrade
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