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Dam, Harbour & Other Water Project Construction in Germany Industry Data and Analysis
The hydraulic engineering sector, which is part of civil engineering, developed positively between 2019 and 2024. During this period, industry turnover increased by an annual average of 0.1 %. The growth in turnover is primarily due to the floods in the last five-year period, as a result of which flood protection facilities had to be expanded, which increased the industry's order volume. In addition to the increasing frequency and severity of extreme weather events, increased infrastructure investments by the federal and state governments have contributed to the growth in turnover over the past five years.In 2024, turnover in the sector is expected to fall by 1.9% to 935.8 million euros. The hydraulic engineering industry is important for Germany both for economic dynamism and for protecting the population. The industry is responsible for the construction of waterways, harbours, locks, dams and dykes as well as for the dredging of waterways. These infrastructures contribute to flood and coastal protection, shipping, trade and the energy industry. Federal spending on infrastructure, in particular the Waterways and Shipping Administration, has a significant impact on the development of the industry. Natural disasters increase the demand for hydraulic engineering services and require resilient and sustainable solutions to mitigate environmental damage and restore infrastructure.Over the next five years, IBISWorld expects average annual industry growth of 0.2% and industry revenue of €943.1 million in 2029. As many shipping companies are switching to larger ships, there is a high demand for the renewal and new construction of waterways. The German government has therefore decided to modernise the water infrastructure in order to increase the attractiveness of German ports for international trade. In addition, the construction of liquefied natural gas terminals opens up new growth opportunities for the industry due to the desire for energy security and independence from Russian gas. However, higher key interest rates from the ECB could limit demand for hydraulic engineering services, as higher interest costs make investments in infrastructure projects less attractive for private clients.
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What's included in this industry analysis
IBISWorld's research coverage on the Dam, Harbour & Other Water Project Construction industry in Germany includes market sizing, forecasting, data and analysis from 2014-2029. The most recent publication was released December 2024.
About this industry
What's this industry report about?
The Dam, Harbour & Other Water Project Construction industry in Germany operates under the WZ industry code F42.91DE. This industry is dedicated to the construction of waterways, harbours, locks, dams and dykes as well as the dredging of waterways. The industry activities also include river engineering, but not project management for civil engineering activities. Related terms covered in the Dam, Harbour & Other Water Project Construction industry in Germany include federal waterways, nassbaggerei, hydrotechnology, flow construction, deep construction and building information modelling.
What's included in this industry?
Products and services covered in Dam, Harbour & Other Water Project Construction industry in Germany include Construction and maintenance of waterways, Construction measures in the area of flood and coastal protection and Construction and maintenance of harbours.
What companies are included in this industry?
Companies covered in the Dam, Harbour & Other Water Project Construction industry in Germany include Deme N. V., Depenbrock GmbH & Co. Verwaltung KG and Royal Boskalis Westminster N. V.
Performance
What's included in the Performance chapter?
The Performance chapter covers detailed analysis, datasets, detailed current performance, sources of volatility and an outlook with forecasts for the Dam, Harbour & Other Water Project Construction industry in Germany.
Questions answered in this chapter include what's driving current industry performance, what influences industry volatility, how do successful businesses overcome volatility, what's driving the industry outlook. This analysis is supported with data and statistics on industry revenues, costs, profits, businesses and employees.
Products & Markets
What's included in the Products and Markets chapter?
The Products and Markets chapter covers detailed products and service segmentation and analysis of major markets for the for the Dam, Harbour & Other Water Project Construction industry in Germany.
Questions answered in this chapter include how are the industry's products and services performing, what are innovations in industry products and services, what products or services do successful businesses offer and what's influencing demand from the industry's markets. This includes data and statistics on industry revenues by product and service segmentation and major markets.
Geographic Breakdown
What's included in the Geographic Breakdown chapter?
The Geographic Breakdown chapter covers detailed analysis and datasets on regional performance of the Dam, Harbour & Other Water Project Construction industry in Germany.
Questions answered in this chapter include where are industry businesses located and how do businesses use location to their advantage. This includes data and statistics on industry revenues by location.
Competitive Forces
What's included in the Competitive Forces chapter?
The Competitive Forces chapter covers the concentration, barriers to entry and supplier and buyer profiles in the Dam, Harbour & Other Water Project Construction industry in Germany. This includes data and statistics on industry market share concentration, barriers to entry, substitute products and buyer & supplier power.
Questions answered in this chapter include what impacts the industry's market share concentration, how do successful businesses handle concentration, what challenges do potential industry entrants face, how can potential entrants overcome barriers to entry, what are substitutes for industry services, how do successful businesses compete with substitutes and what power do buyers and suppliers have over the industry and how do successful businesses manage buyer & supplier power.
Companies
What's included in the Companies chapter?
The Companies chapter covers Key Takeaways, Market Share and Companies in the Dam, Harbour & Other Water Project Construction industry in Germany. This includes data and analysis on companies operating in the industry that hold a market share greater than 5%.
Questions answered in this chapter include what companies have a meaningful market share and how each company is performing.
External Environment
What's included in the External Environment chapter?
The External Environment chapter covers Key Takeaways, External Drivers, Regulation & Policy and Assistance in the Dam, Harbour & Other Water Project Construction industry in Germany. This includes data and statistics on factors impacting industry revenue such as economic indicators, regulation, policy and assistance programs.
Questions answered in this chapter include what demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the industry, what regulations impact the industry, what assistance is available to this industry.
Financial Benchmarks
What's included in the Financial Benchmarks chapter?
The Financial Benchmarks chapter covers Key Takeaways, Cost Structure, Financial Ratios, Valuation Multiples and Key Ratios in the Dam, Harbour & Other Water Project Construction industry in Germany. This includes financial data and statistics on industry performance including key cost inputs, profitability, key financial ratios and enterprise value multiples.
Questions answered in this chapter include what trends impact industry costs and how financial ratios have changed overtime.
Industry Data
What's included in the Industry Data chapter?
The Industry Data chapter includes 10 years of historical data with 5 years of forecast data covering statistics like revenue, industry value add, establishments, enterprises, employment and wages in the Dam, Harbour & Other Water Project Construction industry in Germany.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the market size of the Dam, Harbour & Other Water Project Construction industry in Germany in 2026?
The market size of the Dam, Harbour & Other Water Project Construction industry in Germany is €875.8m in 2026.
How many businesses are there in the Dam, Harbour & Other Water Project Construction industry in Germany in 2024?
There are 161 businesses in the Dam, Harbour & Other Water Project Construction industry in Germany, which has grown at a CAGR of 2.8 % between 2019 and 2024.
How may import tariffs affect the Dam, Harbour & Other Water Project Construction industry in Germany?
The Dam, Harbour & Other Water Project Construction industry in Germany is unlikely to be materially impacted by import tariffs with imports accounting for a low share of industry revenue.
How may export tariffs affect the Dam, Harbour & Other Water Project Construction industry in Germany?
The Dam, Harbour & Other Water Project Construction industry in Germany is unlikely to be materially impacted by export tariffs with exports accounting for a low share of industry revenue.
Has the Dam, Harbour & Other Water Project Construction industry in Germany grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Dam, Harbour & Other Water Project Construction industry in Germany has been declining at a CAGR of 1.2 % between 2019 and 2024.
What is the forecast growth of the Dam, Harbour & Other Water Project Construction industry in Germany over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Dam, Harbour & Other Water Project Construction industry in Germany is expected to grow.
What are the biggest companies in the Dam, Harbour & Other Water Project Construction industry in Germany?
The biggest companies operating in the Dam, Harbour & Other Water Project Construction industry in Germany are Deme N. V., Depenbrock GmbH & Co. Verwaltung KG and Royal Boskalis Westminster N. V.
What does the Dam, Harbour & Other Water Project Construction industry in Germany include?
Construction and maintenance of waterways and Construction measures in the area of flood and coastal protection are part of the Dam, Harbour & Other Water Project Construction industry in Germany.
Which companies have the highest market share in the Dam, Harbour & Other Water Project Construction industry in Germany?
The company holding the most market share in the Dam, Harbour & Other Water Project Construction industry in Germany is Deme N. V..
How competitive is the Dam, Harbour & Other Water Project Construction industry in Germany?
The level of competition is moderate and increasing in the Dam, Harbour & Other Water Project Construction industry in Germany.
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