Industry Statistics and Rankings
How does this industry perform in Belgium compared to Europe?
Country Benchmarking
Industry Data Belgium
Ranking are out of 37 European countries for which IBISWorld provides country-level factsheets.
Revenue
#11 In EuropeBusiness
#11 In EuropeEmployees
#15 In EuropeWages
#12 In EuropeBuilding contractors and developers depend on various socio-economic factors, including property values, underlying sentiment in the housing market, the degree of optimism among downstream businesses and credit conditions. All of these drivers typically track in line with economic sentiment, with recent economic shocks spurring a difficult period for building contractors and developers. Nonetheless, the enduring need for building services, particularly to tackle housing shortages across the continent, ensures a strong foundation of work.
Enterprises
Number of businesses in 2024
Biggest companies in the Building Construction in Belgium
| Company | Market Share (%)
2024 | Revenue (€m)
2024 | Profit (€m)
2024 | Profit Margin (%)
2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Vinci SA | 70,248.0 | 7,586.8 | 10.8 | |
Strabag SA | 19,635.4 | 1,449.9 | 7.4 |
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Top Questions Answered in this Report
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What is the market size of the Building Construction industry in Belgium in 2024?
The market size of the Building Construction industry in Belgium is €33.8bn in 2024.
How many businesses are there in the Building Construction in Belgium industry in 2024?
There are 34,553 businesses in the Building Construction industry in Belgium, which has grown at a CAGR of 5.5 % between 2019 and 2024.
Has the Building Construction industry in Belgium grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Building Construction industry in Belgium has been growing at a CAGR of 1.2 % between 2019 and 2024.
What is the forecast growth of the Building Construction industry in Belgium over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Building Construction industry in Belgium is expected to grow.
What are the biggest companies in the Building Construction market in Belgium?
The biggest companies operating in the Building Construction market in Belgium are Vinci SA and Strabag SA
What does the Building Construction in Belgium include?
Residential building construction and Building project development are part of the Building Construction industry.
Which companies have the highest market share in the Building Construction in Belgium?
The company holding the most market share in Belgium is Vinci SA.
How competitive is the Building Construction industry in Belgium?
The level of competition is moderate and steady in the Building Construction industry in Belgium.
Related Industries
This industry is covered in 37 countries
Domestic industries
Competitors
Complementors
- Electrical Installation in Belgium
- Building Completion & Finishing in Belgium
- Architectural Activities & Engineering Services in Belgium
Table of Contents
About this industry
Industry definition
The industry includes the general construction of buildings of all kinds, including dwellings, office buildings, stores, public and utility buildings, and farm buildings. Industry activities encompass new work, repair, additions and alterations, the erection of pre-fabricated buildings or structures on site and constructions of a temporary nature.
Related Terms
Building Permit3D PrintingPre-Fabricated ConstructionWhat's included in this industry?
Residential building constructionBuilding project developmentNon-residential building constructionCompanies
Vinci SAStrabag SAIndustry Code
41 - Construction of buildings in Belgium
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Performance
Revenue Highlights
Trends
- Revenue
- 2024 Revenue Growth
- Revenue Volatility
Employment Highlights
Trends
- Employees
- Employees per Business
- Revenue per Employee
Business Highlights
Trends
- Businesses
- Employees per Business
- Revenue per Business
Profit Highlights
Trends
- Total Profit
- Profit Margin
- Profit per Business
Current Performance
Charts
- Revenue
- Employees
- Business
- Profit
Analysis
What's driving current industry performance in the Building Construction in Belgium industry?
Outlook
Analysis
What's driving the Building Construction in Belgium industry outlook?
Volatility
Analysis
What influences volatility in the Building Construction in Belgium industry?
Charts
- Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth Matrix
Life Cycle
Analysis
What determines the industry life cycle stage in the Building Construction in Belgium industry?
Charts
- Industry Life Cycle Matrix
Products and Markets
Highlights
Trends
- Largest Market
- Product Innovation
Key Takeaways
Housebuilding sector sees a decline amid rising costs. Spiralling construction costs and a slowdown in house price growth have led to a fall in the number of residential building permits being issued.
Products and Services
Charts
- Products and Services Segmentation
Analysis
How are the Building Construction in Belgium industry's products and services performing?
Analysis
What are innovations in the Building Construction in Belgium industry's products and services?
Major Markets
Charts
- Major Market Segmentation
Analysis
What influences demand in the Building Construction in Belgium industry?
International Trade
Highlights
- Total Imports into Belgium
- Total Exports into Belgium
Heat maps
- Industry Concentration of Imports by Country
- Industry Concentration of Exports by Country
Data Tables
Value and annual change (%) included
- Number of Imports and Exports by European Country (2024)
Competitive Forces
Highlights
Trends
- Concentration
- Competition
- Barriers to Entry
- Substitutes
- Buyer Power
- Supplier Power
Key Takeaways
Building construction is dominated by small-scale contractors and developers. Most contractors operate in regional markets, focusing on a specific type of construction or development.
Supply Chain
Charts
Buyer and supply industries
Geographic Breakdown
Business Locations
Heat maps
- Share of Total Industry Establishments by Region (2024)
Data Tables
- Number of Establishments by Region (2024)
Charts
- Share of Establishments vs. Population of Each Region
Analysis
What regions are businesses in the Building Construction in Belgium located?
Companies
Data Tables
Top 2 companies by market share:
- Market share (2024)
- Revenue (2024)
- Profit (2024)
- Profit margin (2024)
External Environment
Highlights
Trends
- Regulation & Policy
- Assistance
Key Takeaways
Eurocodes are the uniform building standards for all EU countries. Eurocodes and other national-level building standards guarantee that buildings are designed and constructed robustly and safely.
External Drivers
Analysis
What demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the Building Construction in Belgium industry?
Financial Benchmarks
Highlights
Trends
- Profit Margin
- Average Wage
- Largest Cost
Key Takeaways
The pandemic spurs significant supply chain disruption. Following widespread temporary site closures and upstream factory shutdowns, the return to sites after the pandemic was met with severe material shortages.
Cost Structure
Charts
- Share of Economy vs. Investment Matrix
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Industry Cost Structure Benchmarks:
- Marketing
- Depreciation
- Profit
- Purchases
- Wages
- Rent
- Utilities
- Other
Analysis
What trends impact cost in the Building Construction in Belgium industry?
Key Ratios
Data tables
- IVA/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Imports/Demand (2014-2029)
- Exports/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Revenue per Employee (2014-2029)
- Wages/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Employees per Establishment (2014-2029)
- Average Wage (2014-2029)
Country Benchmarks
European Leaders & Laggards
Data Tables
Top and boottom five countries listed for each:
- Revenue Growth (2024)
- Business Growth (2024)
- Job Growth (2024)
European Country Performance
Data Tables
Rankings available for 37 countries. Statistics ranked include:
- IVA/Revenue (2024)
- Imports/Demand (2024)
- Exports/Revenue (2024)
- Revenue per Employee (2024)
- Wages/Revenue (2024)
- Employees per Establishment (2024)
- Average Wage (2024)
Structural Comparison
Data Tables
Trends in 37 countries benchmarked against trends in Europe
- Concentration
- Competition
- Barriers to Entry
- Buyer Power
- Supplier Power
- Volatility
- Capital Intensity
- Innovation
- Life Cycle
Key Statistics
Industry Data
Data Tables
Including values and annual change:
- Revenue (2014-2029)
- IVA (2014-2029)
- Establishments (2014-2029)
- Enterprises (2014-2029)
- Employment (2014-2029)
- Exports (2014-2029)
- Imports (2014-2029)
- Wages (2014-2029)
Methodology
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