Construction Industry In Africa Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

Africa Construction Market Report is Segmented by Sector (Commercial Construction, Residential Construction, Industrial Construction, Infrastructure (Transportation) Construction, and Energy and Utility Construction), Construction Type (Additions, Demolition, and New Construction), and Region (Eastern Africa, Western Africa, Southern Africa, and Northern Africa). The Report Offers Market Sizes and Forecasts in Value (USD) for all the Above Segments.

Construction Industry In Africa Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

Africa Construction Market Size

Africa Construction Market Summary
Study Period 2020 - 2030
Base Year For Estimation 2024
Forecast Data Period 2025 - 2030
Market Size (2025) USD 61.09 Billion
Market Size (2030) USD 77.35 Billion
CAGR (2025 - 2030) 4.83 %
Market Concentration Low

Major Players

Africa Construction Market Major Players

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

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Africa Construction Market Analysis

The Africa Construction Market size is estimated at USD 61.09 billion in 2025, and is expected to reach USD 77.35 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 4.83% during the forecast period (2025-2030).

  • Despite near-term challenges, the medium- to long-term outlook remains positive. Over the short term, investments in the construction industry may be driven by government spending in the infrastructure sector.
  • The African construction industry is the target destination for most large economies because of several benefits, such as the availability of natural resources, tremendous investment opportunities in energy and infrastructure, cheap labor, and a fast-growing consumer market.
  • The country also has a beneficial business environment that includes favorable economic development policies, rising commodity prices, continued progress in the fight against corruption, and the adoption of democratic governments.
  • Given its stable political environment and business-friendly policies, Ghana has a reputation as an attractive investment destination with a wide range of opportunities. The government has made substantial investments in infrastructure development over the last few years, leading to rapid growth of the construction industry and creating opportunities for investors and businesses.
  • Several policies have been implemented by the Ghanaian government, such as Agenda 111's “One District, One Factory" and Agenda 111 Hospital Projects, which are attracting local and international investors to create several construction firms.
  • To close the financing gap for public infrastructure, which is projected to be USD 140 billion by 2040, public-private partnerships and blended project financing to finance infrastructure construction are firmly focused on the goals of NIP 2050.
  • There are over 570 construction projects estimated to be worth USD 450 billion in Africa. The second-largest African sector, after the energy sector, is the transport sector, which includes road, airport, and rail projects totaling more than USD 280 billion.

Africa Construction Industry Overview

The African construction market is less competitive, with major international players holding large market shares. The African construction market presents growth potential during the forecast period, which is expected to boost market competition. With a few players holding a significant share, the market has an observable level of consolidation. The major players are Vinci, Bouygues, TechnipFMC, China Communications Construction Group Ltd, and China Railway Construction Corp. Ltd.

Africa Construction Market Leaders

  1. Vinci

  2. Bouygues

  3. TechnipFMC

  4. China Communications Construction Group Ltd.

  5. China Railway Construction Coro Ltd.

  6. *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
Africa Construction Market Concentration
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Africa Construction Market News

  • December 2023: Leading renewable energy provider Scatec ASA closed the first 60 MW of the Mmadinare 120 MW Solar Complex and announced that it was on track for the start of construction of the first utility-scale solar project in Botswana.
  • November 2023: Teraco, South Africa’s largest data center provider, completed an expansion of its Durban facility, bringing the total area of space to 5,800 sq. m (62,430 sq. ft). Teraco’s Durban facility opened in 2011, providing 1 MW across 600 sq. m (6,460 sq. ft). In 2018, another expansion was announced, adding 1,000 sq. m (10,765 sq. ft) of white space to the site, bringing the total space to 2,000 sq. m (21,530 sq. ft).

Africa Construction Market Report - Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION

  • 1.1 Study Assumptions
  • 1.2 Scope of the Study

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

4. MARKET INSIGHTS AND DYNAMICS

  • 4.1 Current Economic and Construction Market Scenarios
  • 4.2 Technological Innovations in the Construction Industry
  • 4.3 Impact of Government Regulations and Initiatives on the Industry
  • 4.4 Review and Commentary on the Impact of International Construction Market and Growth Potential for the Industry in Major African Economies
  • 4.5 Review and Commentary on Chinese Infrastructure Projects and the BRI Initiative
  • 4.6 Comparison of Key Industry Metrics of African Countries (Analyst View)
  • 4.7 Comparison of Construction Cost Metrics of African Countries (Analyst View)
  • 4.8 Impact of COVID-19 on the Market
  • 4.9 Market Dynamics
    • 4.9.1 Drivers
    • 4.9.1.1 Rapid Urbanization Driving the Market
    • 4.9.1.2 Economic Development
    • 4.9.2 Restraints
    • 4.9.2.1 Political and Regulatory Challenges
    • 4.9.2.2 Skills and Labor Shortages
    • 4.9.3 Opportunities
    • 4.9.3.1 Affordable Housing
    • 4.9.3.2 Renewable Energy
  • 4.10 Industry Attractiveness - Porter's Five Forces Analysis
    • 4.10.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
    • 4.10.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers/Consumers
    • 4.10.3 Threat of New Entrants
    • 4.10.4 Threat of Substitute Products
    • 4.10.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry
  • 4.11 Industry Value Chain Analysis

5. MARKET SEGMENTATION

  • 5.1 By Sector
    • 5.1.1 Commercial Construction
    • 5.1.2 Residential Construction
    • 5.1.3 Industrial Construction
    • 5.1.4 Infrastructure (Transportation) Construction
    • 5.1.5 Energy and Utilities Construction
  • 5.2 By Construction Type
    • 5.2.1 Additions
    • 5.2.2 Demolition
    • 5.2.3 New Constructions
  • 5.3 By Region
    • 5.3.1 Eastern Africa
    • 5.3.2 Western Africa
    • 5.3.3 Southern Africa
    • 5.3.4 Northern Africa

6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  • 6.1 Market Concentration Overview
  • 6.2 Company Profiles
    • 6.2.1 China Communications Construction Group Ltd
    • 6.2.2 China Railway Construction Corp. Ltd
    • 6.2.3 Sikhumba Construction (Pty) Ltd
    • 6.2.4 Sonatrach
    • 6.2.5 Dumez Nigeria PLC
    • 6.2.6 General Nile Company For Roads & Bridges
    • 6.2.7 China National Machinery Industry Corp.
    • 6.2.8 TechnipFMC
    • 6.2.9 Vinci
    • 6.2.10 Bouygues*
  • *List Not Exhaustive
  • 6.3 Other Companies

7. FUTURE OF THE MARKET

8. APPENDIX

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Africa Construction Industry Segmentation

Construction is a diverse industry that includes activities ranging from mining, quarrying, and forestry to constructing infrastructure and buildings, manufacturing and supplying products, and maintenance, operation, and disposal.

A complete background analysis of the African construction industry, including the assessment of the economy and contribution of sectors in the economy, market overview, market size estimation for key segments, emerging trends in the market segments, market dynamics, and geographical trends, and the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact, is covered in the report.

The African construction market is segmented by sector (commercial construction, residential construction, industrial construction, infrastructure (transportation) construction, and energy and utility construction), construction type (additions, demolition, and new construction), and region (Eastern Africa, Western Africa, Southern Africa, and Northern Africa). The report offers market sizes and forecasts for the African construction market in value (USD) for all the above segments.

By Sector Commercial Construction
Residential Construction
Industrial Construction
Infrastructure (Transportation) Construction
Energy and Utilities Construction
By Construction Type Additions
Demolition
New Constructions
By Region Eastern Africa
Western Africa
Southern Africa
Northern Africa
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Africa Construction Market Research FAQs

How big is the Africa Construction Market?

The Africa Construction Market size is expected to reach USD 61.09 billion in 2025 and grow at a CAGR of 4.83% to reach USD 77.35 billion by 2030.

What is the current Africa Construction Market size?

In 2025, the Africa Construction Market size is expected to reach USD 61.09 billion.

Who are the key players in Africa Construction Market?

Vinci, Bouygues, TechnipFMC, China Communications Construction Group Ltd. and China Railway Construction Coro Ltd. are the major companies operating in the Africa Construction Market.

What years does this Africa Construction Market cover, and what was the market size in 2024?

In 2024, the Africa Construction Market size was estimated at USD 58.14 billion. The report covers the Africa Construction Market historical market size for years: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the Africa Construction Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.

Construction in Africa Industry Report

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