Formwork and Scaffolding Market Report 2025

The formwork and scaffolding market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $44.95 billion in 2024 to $47.62 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6%. The growth during the historic period can be attributed to rapid urbanization, increasing demand for high-rise structures, rising construction activity in emerging markets, higher labor costs driving the need for efficiency, and the growing number of large-scale infrastructure projects.

The formwork and scaffolding market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $59.35 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to accelerating urbanization in emerging economies, increasing adoption of building information modeling (BIM), rising need for high-quality infrastructure in smart city developments, the emergence of prefabricated construction methods, and the expansion of renovation and retrofitting activities. Major trends anticipated during the forecast period include technological advancements in modular formwork systems, development of sustainable formwork materials, integration of digital twin technology, incorporation of robotic construction systems, and innovations in self-healing coatings for formwork.

The growing construction industry is expected to drive the expansion of the formwork and scaffolding market in the coming years. This industry involves the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of structures, including residential, commercial, industrial, and infrastructure projects. The increase in construction activities is primarily due to urbanization, as rising population density in cities boosts the demand for residential, commercial, and infrastructure development. Formwork and scaffolding play a crucial role in enhancing construction efficiency by offering reliable temporary support structures that shape concrete and protect workers. These systems contribute to quicker project completion and greater structural accuracy, which improves overall productivity and ease of operations on-site. For example, in April 2025, the United States Census Bureau, a U.S. government agency, reported that construction spending reached $2.15 trillion in 2024, up from $2.02 trillion in 2023. Thus, the rising construction industry is supporting the growth of the formwork and scaffolding market.

Key companies in the formwork and scaffolding market are emphasizing the development of advanced solutions, such as translucent modular enclosure systems, to improve safety, weather resistance, and energy efficiency on construction sites. These enclosure systems consist of lightweight, prefabricated panels that let in natural light while providing protection from weather and containment around scaffolding structures. For instance, in April 2024, PERI GmbH, a construction company based in Germany, introduced the UK Peri Up Scaffold Cladding System. This system includes translucent, lightweight panels with integrated handrails and multifunctional components, designed for simple and ergonomic installation on-site. It enables secure and fast attachment directly to existing scaffolding from a safe internal position, greatly increasing worker safety at various heights. In addition, the system delivers protection from adverse weather conditions, reduces noise, prevents falling debris, and enhances site security by restricting the removal of external panels.

In February 2023, Doka GmbH, a construction company headquartered in Austria, acquired Atlantic Pacific Equipment (AT-PAC) LLC for an undisclosed sum. Through this acquisition, Doka aims to strengthen its position as a full-service provider of integrated solutions for formwork, shoring, and scaffolding in global construction and industrial sectors. Atlantic Pacific Equipment (AT-PAC) LLC is a US-based manufacturer of modular scaffolding systems that specializes in supplying and engineering customized scaffolding solutions.

Major players in the formwork and scaffolding market are Brand Industrial Services Inc., Hünnebeck GmbH, Altrad Investment Authority SAS, Doka GmbH, Wilhelm Layher GmbH And Co KG, PERI GmbH, Waco Kwikform Group Pty Limited, RMD Kwikform Group Ltd, ADTO Industrial Group Co. Ltd., Acrow Formwork and Scaffolding Pty Ltd., ULMA Construction S. Coop., KHK Scaffolding And Formwork LLC, MEVA Schalungs-Systeme GmbH, Rapid Scaffolding (Engineering) Co. Ltd, Condor S.p.A, K.U.S Formwork And Scaffolding Pte Ltd, Qingdao Scaffolding Import And Export Co. Ltd., Scafom-Rux Holding B.V., BSL Scaffolding Ltd., Dutco Construction Company LLC.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the formwork and scaffolding market in 2024. The regions covered in formwork and scaffolding report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the formwork and scaffolding market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

The sharp hike in U.S. tariffs and the associated trade disputes in spring 2025 are notably impacting the aerospace and defense sector by raising costs for titanium, carbon fiber composites, and avionics materials largely sourced from global suppliers. Defense contractors, locked into fixed-price government contracts, absorb these added costs, while commercial aerospace firms face airline pushback on higher aircraft prices. Delays in component shipments due to customs bottlenecks further disrupt tight production schedules for jets and satellites. The industry is responding by stockpiling critical materials, seeking waivers for defense-related imports, and collaborating with allied nations to diversify supply chain.

Formwork and scaffolding are provisional structures utilized in construction to aid building processes and maintain safety. Formwork serves as a temporary or permanent mold that holds and shapes freshly poured concrete until it hardens and achieves the required strength. Scaffolding, on the other hand, is a temporary platform that offers safe access and working space for construction workers during activities such as building, maintenance, or repairs.

The primary product categories of formwork and scaffolding include formwork and scaffolding. Formwork is a temporary or permanent mold into which concrete or similar materials are poured to create structural components like walls, columns, and slabs during construction. It is constructed from various materials, including wood, metal, plastic, and others, and is employed in multiple applications such as building and construction, shipbuilding, electrical maintenance, and more. These are used by major end users across infrastructure, residential, commercial, and industrial sectors.

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The formwork and scaffolding market consists of sales of timber formwork, steel formwork, aluminum formwork, plastic formwork, modular formwork systems, tube and coupler scaffolding, frame scaffolding, system scaffolding, and accessories including props, beams, jacks, and connectors. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values and are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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