Scaffolding Market Report 2025

The scaffolding market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $55.95 billion in 2024 to $59.63 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.6%. The growth during the historic period can be attributed to a surge in energy and utility infrastructure projects, increased government investments in public infrastructure, post-disaster reconstruction efforts, urban redevelopment initiatives, and population growth.

The scaffolding market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $75.94 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.2%. The growth projected for the forecast period can be attributed to increasing global infrastructure development projects, rising residential and commercial construction, growth of smart city initiatives, expansion of high-rise building construction, and development in transportation infrastructure. Key trends during this period include the adoption of modular scaffolding systems, integration of 3D modeling and digital twins for scaffolding design, use of lightweight and durable materials, development of automated scaffolding systems, and innovations in scaffold safety systems.

The increasing construction activities are expected to drive the growth of the scaffolding market in the coming years. Construction activities encompass all processes involved in building, modifying, or dismantling physical structures such as buildings and infrastructure. This rise is fueled by rapid urbanization, which generates demand for more residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects to support growing urban populations. Scaffolding plays a vital role by providing secure, elevated platforms that enable workers to efficiently and safely perform tasks at various heights and in hard-to-reach areas. For example, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, public construction spending reached approximately $511.6 billion in May 2025 on a seasonally adjusted annual basis, reflecting a 0.1% increase compared to the revised April estimate of $511.3 billion. Hence, the rising construction activities are propelling the scaffolding market’s growth.

Key players in the scaffolding market are focusing on advanced solutions such as scaffold transportation systems to enhance safety and improve material handling efficiency. Scaffold transportation systems refer to equipment or methods designed to safely and efficiently move scaffolding components to, within, and from construction sites. For instance, in January 2025, Alimak Group AB, a Sweden-based company specializing in vertical access solutions, launched the Alimak STS 300 scaffold transportation system. This system offers a unique solution for moving scaffolding materials both vertically and horizontally, supporting up to 300 kg per load with just two operators. Its swivel feature allows safe access to materials at height while keeping workers protected behind handrails. Scaffold sections can be loaded at ground level and transferred to upper levels without interruption. Additionally, wheeled boxes facilitate easy horizontal movement of heavy components across the site.

In August 2022, RSK Group, a UK-based environmental, engineering, and technical services provider, acquired MG Scaffolding for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition aims to strengthen and expand RSK’s multidisciplinary service portfolio by integrating specialist scaffolding solutions, thereby enhancing its capability to deliver comprehensive consultancy and contracting services across the construction, housing, and civil engineering sectors. MG Scaffolding is a UK-based scaffolding service provider.

Major players in the scaffolding market are BrandSafway Inc., Altrad Co., Kaefer GmbH Co. KG, PERI SE, Layher Inc., Waco Kwikform Ltd., ADTO Group Corp., Ulma Construction Srl, KHK Scaffolding & Formwork LTD. LLC, Stepup Scaffold Ltd., TRAD Group, GKR Scaffolding Ltd., Universal Manufacturing Corp., AFIX Group, G.B.M. Building Equipments S.r.l., MJ-Gerüst GmbH, Kennison Forest Products Inc., Wellmade, British Scaffolding Ltd., and Cliff Scaffolding Ltd.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the scaffolding market in 2024, and it is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in scaffolding report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the 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 rapid escalation of U.S. tariffs and the resulting trade tensions in spring 2025 are significantly impacting the construction sector, particularly in materials procurement and project costs. Higher duties on imported steel, aluminum, lumber, and machinery have driven up expenses for builders, contractors, and infrastructure developers, leading to increased project bids and delayed timelines. Construction equipment manufacturers face similar challenges, with tariffs on essential components and raw materials inflating production costs and squeezing margins. Additionally, retaliatory tariffs in international markets have curtailed exports of U.S.-made construction equipment and materials, further affecting profitability. The sector must now prioritize local sourcing, modular construction techniques, and supply chain diversification to control costs and ensure project viability amid ongoing trade uncertainties.

Scaffolding is a temporary structural framework designed to provide elevated support and access during various phases of work. It consists of interconnected components arranged to ensure stability, safety, and ease of movement. The structure’s height and configuration can be adjusted to meet different requirements, facilitating efficient work at multiple levels.

The main types of scaffolding include supported scaffolds, suspended scaffolds, pump jack scaffolding, wooden and bamboo scaffolding, rolling scaffolding, and others. Supported scaffolds are temporary structures built from the ground up using vertical posts and horizontal frames to create a stable working platform for construction workers and materials. They are made from various materials such as aluminum, steel, wood, and others, and are used across several industries, including construction, infrastructure development, oil and gas, shipbuilding and marine, energy and power, among others.

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The scaffolding market consists of sales of scaffold frames, braces, plates, adjustable base jacks, and ledger beams. 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 that 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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