Construction in South Africa industry profile provides top-line qualitative and quantitative summary information including: market share, market size (value and volume 2019-24, and forecast to 2029). The profile also contains descriptions of the leading players including key financial metrics and analysis of competitive pressures within the market.
Key Highlights
- Construction market includes both residential and non-residential construction. Market value refers to the total output value of construction activity in a specific year. Construction output value is defined as the total value of construction activity in any given period, including costs related to all materials, equipment, and services used.
- The South African construction industry recorded revenues of $25.9 billion in 2024, representing a negative compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.2% between 2019 and 2024.
- The non-residential segment accounted for the industry's largest proportion in 2024, with total revenues of $17.4 billion, equivalent to 67.4% of the industry's overall value.
- The expansion of the South African construction industry in 2024 was significantly driven by the steady rise in urbanization, particularly in major cities such as Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Durban. Urban centers experienced continued population inflows as people migrated in search of employment and better living standards, fueling demand for commercial spaces, industrial hubs, and civic infrastructure. According to the World Bank, the proportion of urban population in South Africa reached 69.3% in 2024, pressuring city planners to accelerate housing and transport development.
Scope
- Save time carrying out entry-level research by identifying the size, growth, major segments, and leading players in the construction market in South Africa
- Use the Five Forces analysis to determine the competitive intensity and therefore attractiveness of the construction market in South Africa
- Leading company profiles reveal details of key construction market players’ global operations and financial performance
- Add weight to presentations and pitches by understanding the future growth prospects of the South Africa construction market with five year forecasts by both value and volume
Reasons to Buy
- What was the size of the South Africa construction market by value in 2024?
- What will be the size of the South Africa construction market in 2029?
- What factors are affecting the strength of competition in the South Africa construction market?
- How has the market performed over the last five years?
- Who are the top competitors in South Africa's construction market?
Table of Contents
1 Executive Summary
2 Market Overview
3 Market Data
4 Market Segmentation
5 Market Outlook
6 Five Forces Analysis
7 Competitive Landscape
8 Company Profiles
9 Macroeconomic Indicators
10 Appendix
List of Tables
List of Figures
Companies Mentioned (Partial List)
A selection of companies mentioned in this report includes, but is not limited to:
- Aveng Ltd
- Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon Ltd
- Raubex Group Ltd
- Murray & Roberts Holdings Ltd
