The German construction industry is expected to register a marginal growth in real terms of 0.6% in 2026, but will remain far below the 2024 levels. This is attributed to rising bankruptcies and construction costs, coupled with falling foreign direct investments (FDI). According to Eurostat, companies being declared bankrupt grew by 10% in year on year (YoY) terms in 2025. This is one of the factors affecting the overall construction activities as an increase in bankruptcies weakened construction industry’s capacity and disrupted project delivery. According to the Federal Statistical Office of Germany (Destatis), the construction industry value-add fell by 4.4% YoY in Q1 2026, preceded by an annual decline of 3.5% in 2025
The analyst expects the German construction industry to record an annual average growth rate of 3.5% between 2027 and 2030, supported by investments in transport infrastructure, housing, data center and renewable energy projects. Notably, in March 2025, the government introduced the EUR500 billion ($579.2 billion) Special Fund for Infrastructure and Climate Neutrality (SVIK) to bypass the country's debt brake and make new investments until 2037
The analyst expects the German construction industry to record an annual average growth rate of 3.5% between 2027 and 2030, supported by investments in transport infrastructure, housing, data center and renewable energy projects. Notably, in March 2025, the government introduced the EUR500 billion ($579.2 billion) Special Fund for Infrastructure and Climate Neutrality (SVIK) to bypass the country's debt brake and make new investments until 2037
The Construction in Germany - Key Trends and Opportunities to 2030 (Q2 2026) report provides detailed market analysis, information, and insights into the German construction industry, including:
- The German construction industry's growth prospects by market, project type and construction activity
- Critical insight into the impact of industry trends and issues, as well as an analysis of key risks and opportunities in the German construction industry
- Analysis of the mega-project pipeline, focusing on development stages and participants, in addition to listings of major projects in the pipeline.
Scope
This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the construction industry in Germany. It provides:
- Historical (2021-2025) and forecast (2026-2030) valuations of the construction industry in Germany, featuring details of key growth drivers.
- Segmentation by sector (commercial, industrial, infrastructure, energy and utilities, institutional and residential) and by sub-sector
- Analysis of the mega-project pipeline, including breakdowns by development stage across all sectors, and projected spending on projects in the existing pipeline.
- Listings of major projects, in addition to details of leading contractors and consultants
Reasons to Buy
- Identify and evaluate market opportunities using our standardized valuation and forecasting methodologies
- Assess market growth potential at a micro-level with over 600 time-series data forecasts
- Understand the latest industry and market trends
- Formulate and validate business strategies using the analyst's critical and actionable insight
- Assess business risks, including cost, regulatory and competitive pressures
- Evaluate competitive risk and success factors
