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Electrical Installation in the UK - Market Size, Industry Analysis, Trends and Forecasts (2025-2029)

Adriana De Azevedo Adriana De Azevedo London, United Kingdom Last Updated: July 2025 SIC UK-F4321

Revenue

£291.2bn

2025-26

£306.7bn

Past 5-Year Growth

Profit

£XX.Xbn

Employees

2m

Businesses

585k

Wages

£XX.Xbn

Electrical Installation in the UK industry analysis

Revenue is forecast to swell at a compound annual rate of 3.1% over the five years through 2025 to €291.2 billion. Electrical contractors serve the construction sector, so procyclical commercial and residential construction trends influence revenue prospects. Hence, economic uncertainty associated with rampant inflationary pressures and reduced budgets has caused year-on-year revenue volatility for the Electricians industry. Weak economic conditions have restricted the number of new projects coming to fruition, hindering the number of big-ticket tender opportunities available for electricians to bid for and obtain. Businesses have remained cautious amid an uncertain economic outlook, opting to preserve cash and postpone or cancel significant construction projects.

Trends and Insights

  • Demand from infrastructure and civil engineering markets has remained resilient. Public funding for infrastructure projects is pre-allocated, making expenditure less susceptible to weak economic conditions.
  • Repair and maintenance services are resilient. As repair and maintenance services are essential, revenue from this segment is consistently high.
  • The majority of electrical installation contractors operate on a small scale. Due to the fragmented nature of the industry, contractors tend to focus on serving limited geographical regions.
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Top Questions Answered in this Report

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What is the market size of the Electrical Installation industry in the United Kingdom in 2025?

The market size of the Electrical Installation industry in the United Kingdom is £291.2bn in 2025.

How many businesses are there in the Electrical Installation industry in the United Kingdom in 2025?

There are 585k businesses in the Electrical Installation industry in the United Kingdom, which has grown at a CAGR of 3.0 % between 2020 and 2025.

Has the Electrical Installation industry in the United Kingdom grown or declined over the past 5 years?

The market size of the Electrical Installation industry in the United Kingdom has been growing at a CAGR of 4.3 % between 2020 and 2025.

What is the forecast growth of the Electrical Installation industry in the United Kingdom over the next 5 years?

Over the next five years, the Electrical Installation industry in the United Kingdom is expected to grow.

What does the Electrical Installation industry in the United Kingdom include?

Maintenance and repairs and Installations in new buildings are part of the Electrical Installation industry in the United Kingdom.

How competitive is the Electrical Installation industry in the United Kingdom?

The level of competition is high and steady in the Electrical Installation industry in the United Kingdom.

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Table of Contents

External Environment

Highlights

Trends
  • Regulation & Policy
  • Assistance

Key Takeaways

Electricians must follow building regulations. Governments impose building regulations which contain standards that electrical installations must meet to pass checks and inspections.

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External Drivers

Analysis

What demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the Electrical Installation in the UK industry?

Financial Benchmarks

Highlights

Trends
  • Profit Margin
  • Average Wage
  • Largest Cost

Key Takeaways

Profitability is inflated. Many electricians are owner-operated businesses, so owners take renumeration from a share of profit rather than traditional wages.

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Cost Structure

Charts
  • Share of Economy vs. Investment Matrix
  • Industry Cost Structure Benchmarks:
    • Marketing
    • Depreciation
    • Profit
    • Purchases
    • Wages
    • Rent
    • Utilities
    • Other
Analysis

What trends impact cost in the Electrical Installation in the UK 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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