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
#10 In EuropeBusiness
#8 In EuropeEmployees
#12 In EuropeWages
#9 In EuropeUtility infrastructure construction contractors rely on public investment in maintaining and expanding European electricity and telecommunications networks. European governments are funnelling billions into upgrading ageing electricity infrastructure, while efforts to slash carbon emissions have racked up a significant bill. Utility infrastructure contractors have been among the biggest beneficiaries of this investment, with ample tender opportunities being created by European governments looking to transition to a clean energy system. Revenue is forecast to fall at a compound annual rate of 0.3% over the five years through 2024, reaching €124.6 billion.
Enterprises
Number of businesses in 2024
Biggest companies in the Utility Infrastructure Construction in Belgium
Company | Market Share (%)
2024 | Revenue (€m)
2024 | Profit (€m)
2024 | Profit Margin (%)
2024 |
---|---|---|---|---|
Bouygeous SA | 49,261.3 | 2,080.6 | 4.2 | |
Vinci SA | 66,833.8 | 7,264.0 | 10.9 | |
Eiffage SA | 21,139.7 | 2,301.3 | 10.9 |
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Top Questions Answered in this Report
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What is the market size of the Utility Infrastructure Construction industry in Belgium in 2024?
The market size of the Utility Infrastructure Construction industry in Belgium is €4.5bn in 2024.
How many businesses are there in the Utility Infrastructure Construction in Belgium industry in 2024?
There are 1,988 businesses in the Utility Infrastructure Construction industry in Belgium, which has grown at a CAGR of 11.5 % between 2019 and 2024.
Has the Utility Infrastructure Construction industry in Belgium grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Utility Infrastructure Construction industry in Belgium has been declining at a CAGR of 0.4 % between 2019 and 2024.
What is the forecast growth of the Utility Infrastructure Construction industry in Belgium over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Utility Infrastructure Construction industry in Belgium is expected to grow.
What are the biggest companies in the Utility Infrastructure Construction market in Belgium?
The biggest companies operating in the Utility Infrastructure Construction market in Belgium are Bouygeous SA, Vinci SA and Eiffage SA
What does the Utility Infrastructure Construction in Belgium include?
Electricity infrastructure construction and Water infrastructure construction are part of the Utility Infrastructure Construction industry.
Which companies have the highest market share in the Utility Infrastructure Construction in Belgium?
The company holding the most market share in Belgium is Bouygeous SA.
How competitive is the Utility Infrastructure Construction industry in Belgium?
The level of competition is moderate and steady in the Utility Infrastructure Construction industry in Belgium.
Related Industries
This industry is covered in 37 countries
Domestic industries
Competitors
Complementors
- Wired Telecommunications Services in Belgium
- Wireless Telecommunications Services in Belgium
- Electric Utilities in Belgium
Table of Contents
About this industry
Industry definition
Companies in this industry build and maintain distribution lines for electricity and telecommunications providers, as well as the buildings and structures that are integral parts of these systems. The industry covers the construction and maintenance of civil engineering infrastructure for long-distance and urban communication and power lines.
Related Terms
INTERCONNECTOR PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP DECARBONISATIONWhat's included in this industry?
Electricity infrastructure construction Water infrastructure construction Telecommunications infrastructure constructionCompanies
Bouygeous SAVinci SAEiffage SAIndustry Code
422 - Construction of utility projects in Belgium
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Performance
Revenue Highlights
Trends
- Revenue
- 2024 Revenue CAGR
- 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 Utility Infrastructure Construction in Belgium industry?
Outlook
Analysis
What's driving the Utility Infrastructure Construction in Belgium industry outlook?
Volatility
Analysis
What influences volatility in the Utility Infrastructure Construction in Belgium industry?
Charts
- Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth Matrix
Life Cycle
Analysis
What determines the industry life cycle stage in the Utility Infrastructure Construction in Belgium industry?
Charts
- Industry Life Cycle Matrix
Products and Markets
Highlights
Trends
- Largest Market
- Product Innovation
Key Takeaways
Europe's push for decarbonisation fuels power infrastructure construction. Growing efforts to up ramp renewable assets mean Europe is making large investments in extending its electricity transmission and distribution networks, fuelling construction demand.
Products and Services
Charts
- Products and Services Segmentation
Analysis
How are the Utility Infrastructure Construction in Belgium industry's products and services performing?
Analysis
What are innovations in the Utility Infrastructure Construction in Belgium industry's products and services?
Major Markets
Charts
- Major Market Segmentation
Analysis
What influences demand in the Utility Infrastructure 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
Infrastructure giants account for the bulk of major public works contracts. Government agencies typically reserve large-scale contracts for major multidisciplined contractors.
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 Utility Infrastructure Construction in Belgium located?
Companies
Data Tables
Top 10 companies by market share:
- Market share (2024)
- Revenue (2024)
- Profit (2024)
- Profit margin (2024)
External Environment
Highlights
Trends
- Regulation & Policy
- Assistance
Key Takeaways
Energy efficiency directives drive up construction activity. Governments across Europe have mandated stringent decarbonisation targets, necessitating significant investment in electricity networks.
External Drivers
Analysis
What demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the Utility Infrastructure Construction in Belgium industry?
Financial Benchmarks
Highlights
Trends
- Profit Margin
- Average Wage
- Largest Cost
Key Takeaways
Profit remains tied to investment cycles. Work on contracts tendered through public spending packages typically peaks towards the end of investment periods before tailing off in the following year, with profitability following the same trend.
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 Utility Infrastructure 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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