Industry Statistics and Trends
Utility Infrastructure Construction in Europe key trends
Europe’s ageing electricity network ensures a wealth of tender opportunities.
Much of Europe’s electricity grid is reaching the end of its lifespan, creating a need for maintenance and upgrades to meet rising electricity demand and decarbonisation objectives.
Investment in energy networks climbs to help meet emissions reduction targets.
Despite plans to continue to scale up investment in renewables, Europe needs to do more if it’s to meet binding decarbonisation targets.
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Utility Infrastructure Construction in Europe
Industry Revenue
Total value and annual change from 2011-2029. Includes 5-year outlook.
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Utility Infrastructure Construction in Europe market size (2019-2024)
Industry revenue has declined at a CAGR of 0.3 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated €124.6bn in 2024.
Trends and Insights
Investment in maintaining and upgrading Europe’s ageing electricity infrastructure keeps construction demand strong
- The European Council on Foreign Relations clams that around 40% of the European electricity grid is more than 40 years old – this means it’s just 10 years off its typical lifespan.
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Utility Infrastructure Construction in Europe outlook (2024-2029)
Market size is projected to grow over the next five years.
Reaching emissions reduction targets brings about greater investment in energy networks
- The EU currently plans to increase the length of transmission lines by 20% and the distribution grid by 6.7% by 2030. The European Commission estimates that this will take €584 billion of investment between now and 2030.
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Revenue
€124.6bn
Employees
777k
Wages
€XX.Xbn
European Leaders & Laggards
* CAGR values are for the years 2019-2024.
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Biggest companies in the Utility Infrastructure Construction in Europe
| 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 | 70,248.0 | 7,586.8 | 10.8 | |
Eiffage SA | 22,494.0 | 2,284.6 | 10.2 |
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Utility Infrastructure Construction in Europe
Products & Services Segmentation
Industry revenue broken down by key product and services lines.
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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 Europe in 2024?
The market size of the Utility Infrastructure Construction industry in Europe is €124.6bn in 2024.
How many businesses are there in the Utility Infrastructure Construction in Europe industry in 2024?
There are 56,873 businesses in the Utility Infrastructure Construction industry in Europe, which has grown at a CAGR of 4.6 % between 2019 and 2024.
Has the Utility Infrastructure Construction industry in Europe grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Utility Infrastructure Construction industry in Europe has been declining at a CAGR of 0.3 % between 2019 and 2024.
What is the forecast growth of the Utility Infrastructure Construction industry in Europe over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Utility Infrastructure Construction industry in Europe is expected to grow.
What does the Utility Infrastructure Construction in Europe include?
Electricity infrastructure construction and Water infrastructure construction are part of the Utility Infrastructure Construction industry.
Which countries have the most businesses in the Utility Infrastructure Construction industry in Europe?
The European country with the most businesses in the Utility Infrastructure Construction industry is Russia.
How competitive is the Utility Infrastructure Construction industry in Europe?
The level of competition is high and steady in the Utility Infrastructure Construction industry in Europe.
Related Industries
This industry is covered in 37 countries
- Utility Infrastructure Construction in Greece
- Utility Infrastructure Construction in Romania
- Utility Infrastructure Construction in Norway
- Utility Infrastructure Construction in Poland
- Utility Infrastructure Construction in Cyprus
- Utility Infrastructure Construction in Estonia
- Utility Infrastructure Construction in Iceland
- Utility Infrastructure Construction in Europe
- Utility Infrastructure Construction in Austria
- Utility Infrastructure Construction in France
- Utility Infrastructure Construction in Lithuania
- Utility Infrastructure Construction in the Netherlands
- Utility Infrastructure Construction in Switzerland
- Utility Infrastructure Construction in Finland
- Utility Infrastructure Construction in Slovenia
- Utility Infrastructure Construction in Bulgaria
- Utility Infrastructure Construction in Spain
- Utility Infrastructure Construction in Portugal
- Utility Infrastructure Construction in Serbia
- Utility Infrastructure Construction in Belgium
- Utility Infrastructure Construction in Hungary
- Utility Infrastructure Construction in Czechia
- Utility Infrastructure Construction in Denmark
- Utility Infrastructure Construction in Malta
- Utility Infrastructure Construction in Croatia
- Utility Infrastructure Construction in Luxembourg
- Utility Infrastructure Construction in Russia
- Utility Infrastructure Construction in Slovakia
- Utility Infrastructure Construction in Italy
- Utility Infrastructure Construction in Sweden
- Utility Infrastructure Construction in Turkey
- Utility Infrastructure Construction in Latvia
- Utility Infrastructure Construction in Bosnia & Herzegovina
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 Europe
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Performance
Key Takeaways
Investment in maintaining and upgrading Europe’s ageing electricity infrastructure keeps construction demand strong
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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 in the Utility Infrastructure Construction in Europe industry (2011 -2029)
- Employees in the Utility Infrastructure Construction in Europe industry (2011 -2029)
- Business in the Utility Infrastructure Construction in Europe industry (2011 -2029)
- Profit in the Utility Infrastructure Construction in Europe industry (2011 -2029)
Analysis
What's driving current industry performance in the Utility Infrastructure Construction in Europe industry?
Outlook
Analysis
What's driving the Utility Infrastructure Construction in Europe industry outlook?
Volatility
Analysis
What influences volatility in the Utility Infrastructure Construction in Europe industry?
Charts
- Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth Matrix
Life Cycle
Analysis
What determines the industry life cycle stage in the Utility Infrastructure Construction in Europe 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 Europe industry's products and services performing?
Analysis
What are innovations in the Utility Infrastructure Construction in Europe industry's products and services?
Major Markets
Charts
- Major Market Segmentation
Analysis
What influences demand in the Utility Infrastructure Construction in Europe industry?
International Trade
Highlights
- Largest Importer
- Smallest Importer
- Total Imports into Europe
- Largest Exporter
- Smallest Exporter
- Total Exports into Europe
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)
Geographic Breakdown
Business Locations
Heat maps
- Share of Total Industry Revenue by Region (2024)
- Share of Total Industry Enterprises by Region (2024)
- Share of Total Industry Employment by Region (2024)
- Share of Total Industry Wages by Region (2024)
Industry Geographic Breakdown
Data Tables
Values and annual change provided for 37 European countries:
- Revenue (2024)
- IVA (2024)
- Enterprises (2024)
- Employment (2024)
- Exports (2024)
- Imports (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
Companies
Market Share
Charts
- Industry Market Share by Company (2019-2024)
Companies
Data Tables
Top 10 companies by market share:
- Market share (2024)
- Revenue (2024)
- Profit (2024)
- Profit Margin (2024)
Data Tables
- Countries of operation for Bouygeous SA
- Countries of operation for Vinci SA
- Countries of operation for Eiffage SA
- Countries of operation for SPIE SA
- Countries of operation for Acciona SA
- Countries of operation for Royal Boskalis Westminster NV
- Countries of operation for Nexans SA
- Countries of operation for DEME NV
- Countries of operation for SNEF SA
- Countries of operation for ACS Actividades de Construcción y Servicios SA
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 Europe 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 Europe 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)
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