Construction in Malaysia - Research and Markets

Construction in Malaysia 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 Malaysian construction industry recorded revenues of $34.7 billion in 2024, representing a negative compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 0.4% between 2019 and 2024.
The non-residential segment accounted for the industry's largest proportion in 2024, with total revenues of $26.3 billion, equivalent to 75.7% of the industry's overall value.
In 2024, the Malaysian construction industry recorded an annual growth of 19.7%. The growth is attributed to rising household consumption expenditure on housing, either through the development of new homes, renovations, or upgrades.

Scope

Save time carrying out entry-level research by identifying the size, growth, major segments, and leading players in the construction market in Malaysia
Use the Five Forces analysis to determine the competitive intensity and therefore attractiveness of the construction market in Malaysia
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 Malaysia construction market with five year forecasts by both value and volume

Reasons to Buy

What was the size of the Malaysia construction market by value in 2024?
What will be the size of the Malaysia construction market in 2029?
What factors are affecting the strength of competition in the Malaysia construction market?
How has the market performed over the last five years?
Who are the top competitors in Malaysia's construction market?

1 Executive Summary

1.1. Market value
1.2. Market value forecast
1.3. Category segmentation
1.4. Geography segmentation
1.5. Market rivalry
1.6. Competitive landscape

2 Market Overview

2.1. Market definition
2.2. Market analysis

3 Market Data

3.1. Market value

4 Market Segmentation

4.1. Category segmentation
4.2. Geography segmentation

5 Market Outlook

5.1. Market value forecast

6 Five Forces Analysis

6.1. Summary
6.2. Buyer power
6.3. Supplier power
6.4. New entrants
6.5. Threat of substitutes
6.6. Degree of rivalry

7 Competitive Landscape

7.1. Who are the leading players?
7.2. What strategies do the leading players follow?
7.3. What are the strengths of the leading players?

8 Company Profiles

8.1. Gamuda Berhad
8.2. IJM Corporation Berhad
8.3. YTL Corporation Bhd
8.4. UEM Edgenta Berhad
8.5. Sunway Construction Group Bhd

9 Macroeconomic Indicators

9.1. Country data

10 Appendix

10.1. Methodology
10.2. Industry associations
10.3. Related research
10.4. About the Publisher

List of Tables

Table 1: Malaysia construction industry value: $ million, 2019-24
Table 2: Malaysia construction industry category segmentation: % share, by value, 2019-24
Table 3: Malaysia construction industry category segmentation: $ million, 2019-24
Table 4: Malaysia construction industry geography segmentation: $ million, 2024
Table 5: Malaysia construction industry value forecast: $ million, 2024-29
Table 6: Gamuda Berhad: Key Facts
Table 7: Gamuda Berhad: Annual Financial Ratios
Table 8: Gamuda Berhad: Key Employees
Table 9: IJM Corporation Berhad: Key Facts
Table 10: IJM Corporation Berhad: Annual Financial Ratios
Table 11: IJM Corporation Berhad: Key Employees
Table 12: YTL Corporation Bhd: Key Facts
Table 13: YTL Corporation Bhd: Annual Financial Ratios
Table 14: YTL Corporation Bhd: Key Employees
Table 15: UEM Edgenta Berhad: Key Facts
Table 16: UEM Edgenta Berhad: Annual Financial Ratios
Table 17: UEM Edgenta Berhad: Key Employees
Table 18: Sunway Construction Group Bhd: Key Facts
Table 19: Sunway Construction Group Bhd: Annual Financial Ratios
Table 20: Sunway Construction Group Bhd: Key Employees
Table 21: Malaysia Size of Population (Million), 2020-24
Table 22: Malaysia Real GDP (Constant 2010 Prices, $ Billion), 2020-24
Table 23: Malaysia GDP (Current Prices, $ Billion), 2020-24
Table 24: Malaysia Inflation, 2020-24
Table 25: Malaysia Consumer Price Index (Absolute), 2020-24
Table 26: Malaysia Exchange Rate, 2019-24

List of Figures

Figure 1: Malaysia construction industry value: $ million, 2019-24
Figure 2: Malaysia construction industry category segmentation: $ million, 2019-24
Figure 3: Malaysia construction industry geography segmentation: % share, by value, 2024
Figure 4: Malaysia construction industry value forecast: $ million, 2024-29
Figure 5: Forces driving competition in the construction industry in Malaysia, 2024
Figure 6: Drivers of buyer power in the construction industry in Malaysia, 2024
Figure 7: Drivers of supplier power in the construction industry in Malaysia, 2024
Figure 8: Factors influencing the likelihood of new entrants in the construction industry in Malaysia, 2024
Figure 9: Factors influencing the threat of substitutes in the construction industry in Malaysia, 2024
Figure 10: Drivers of degree of rivalry in the construction industry in Malaysia, 2024

Companies Mentioned (Partial List)

A selection of companies mentioned in this report includes, but is not limited to:

Gamuda Berhad
IJM Corporation Berhad
YTL Corporation Bhd
UEM Edgenta Berhad
Sunway Construction Group Bhd

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Key Highlights

Scope

Reasons to Buy

Table of Contents

Companies Mentioned (Partial List)

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