Market Trends of middle east and africa construction chemicals Industry
High investments in modern office building projects by Saudi Arabia are expected to propel the new floor area for commercial construction in the Middle East
- In 2022, the Middle East & Africa witnessed a 3.56% decline in the new floor area for commercial construction, primarily due to surging steel prices and a fivefold increase in shipping costs post-pandemic. The United Arab Emirates bore the brunt, with a significant 42.20% drop in new floor area. The new floor area for commercial construction in the Middle East & Africa was expected to grow by 2.83% in 2023 compared to 2022.
- The COVID-19 pandemic led to an economic slowdown in 2020, resulting in the cancellation or postponement of numerous construction projects. Consequently, the new floor area saw a 5.32% dip in 2020 compared to 2019. As the restrictions were lifted in 2021 and construction activities resumed, the new floor area grew by 2.68% compared to 2020, with Saudi Arabia having the highest growth of 2.40%.
- The new floor area for commercial construction in the Middle East & Africa is expected to record a CAGR of 3.95% during the forecast period, with Saudi Arabia expected to record the fastest CAGR of 4.34%, following a trend of occupiers migrating from old office buildings to modern, well-maintained office spaces, and logistic parks. Furthermore, several office building projects like TECOM'S Innovation Hub Phase 2 in Dubai, spread across 355,000 square feet, are being developed to meet the growing demand for Grade A office spaces in the UAE. Additionally, Saudi Arabia will invest more than USD 10 billion in projects like Jabal Omar, Amaala, and Al Widyaa, among others, to bolster regional commercial construction.
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Increasing investments in high-budget housing projects in the Middle East & Africa will likely drive the new floor area for residential construction
- In 2022, the residential construction sector in the Middle East & Africa witnessed a 2.25% growth in new floor area, driven by increased urbanization and a surging population's demand for affordable housing. This growth was projected to accelerate, with an expected increase of 3.89% in 2023, led by Saudi Arabia. As part of its Vision 2030, the Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs and Housing in Saudi Arabia rolled out initiatives to deliver 40,000 affordable housing units to Saudi nationals by 2025 and raise the homeownership rate to 70% by 2030.
- The COVID-19 pandemic had a notable impact on residential construction in the region. In 2020, as a result of lockdowns, labor shortages, disrupted supply chains, and reduced consumer spending, the new floor area saw a decline of 7.46% compared to 2019. However, as lockdown measures eased and construction activities resumed, the region rebounded in 2021, witnessing a 2.43% growth in new floor area compared to the previous year.
- The residential construction sector in the Middle East & Africa is poised for steady growth, and it is expected to record a CAGR of 3.05% during the forecast period. The United Arab Emirates is expected to register the fastest CAGR of 4.91%. Noteworthy projects, such as Saudi Arabia's NEOM, a mega-city with an estimated value of USD 5.60 billion, and the Al Quoz Creative Zone in the UAE, designed to provide housing for more than 8,000 residents, are expected to fuel the region's residential construction. By 2030, the new floor area is anticipated to reach 4.64 billion square feet, a significant increase from 3.6 billion square feet in 2022.
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OTHER KEY INDUSTRY TRENDS COVERED IN THE REPORT
- High-volume investments under Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 for the construction of manufacturing units are expected to augment the new floor area for industrial construction in the Middle East
- Foreign direct investments will promote mega-construction projects and drive infrastructure spending in the Middle East & Africa
