Industry Statistics and Trends
Market size and recent performance (2014-2029)
Industry revenue has grown at a CAGR of 16.4 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated €8.1bn in 2024.
Trends and Insights
The ongoing broadband expansion in Germany is having a positive impact on the order situation for industry players
- Due to the drastic increase in the level of digitalisation, which is accompanied by strong growth in data volumes, there has long been an urgent need for investment in the expansion of existing broadband networks in Germany.
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Source: IBISWorld
Industry outlook (2024-2029)
Market size is projected to grow over the next five years.
Trends and Insights
Many power cables need to be laid as part of the energy transition
- In the coming years, energy suppliers in Germany are likely to face extensive changes as part of the energy transition. Among other things, the reform of the EU emissions trading system stipulates that greenhouse gas emissions must be reduced by at least 55% by 2030 compared to 1990 levels.
Biggest companies in the Electricity & Telecommunications Infrastructure Construction in Germany
| Company | Market Share (%)
2024 | Revenue (€m)
2024 |
|---|---|---|
Leonhard Weiss GmbH & Co. KG | 243.0 | |
EQOS Energie Deutschland GmbH | 158.0 | |
LTB Leitungsbau GmbH | 125.0 |
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Products & Services Segmentation
Source: IBISWorld
Industry revenue is measured across several distinct product and services lines, including Power line construction, Communication line construction and Repair and maintenance work. Power line construction is the largest segment of the Electricity & Telecommunications Infrastructure Construction in Germany.
Trends and Insights
The power line construction segment has become increasingly important in the course of the energy transition
- By far the strongest segment in the industry in terms of sales is power line construction, which primarily comprises the construction of lines for the distribution of electricity.
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About this industry
Industry definition
Companies in this sector are involved in the construction of lines for the distribution of electricity, communication line networks and associated structures. It also includes line construction on the ground and the laying of overhead lines. The installation of machinery and equipment is not included in this sector.
What's included in this industry?
Power line constructionCommunication line constructionRepair and maintenance workCompanies
Leonhard Weiss GmbH & Co. KGEQOS Energie Deutschland GmbHLTB Leitungsbau GmbHPurchase this report to view all 7 major companies in this industry.
Related Terms
5G STANDARDE-MOBILITYSMARTGRIDIndustry Code
WZ 42.22 - Electricity & Telecommunications Infrastructure Construction in Germany
Performance
Get an indication of the industry's health through historical, current and forward-looking trends in the performance indicators that make or break businesses.
Analyst insights
The expansion of broadband is leading to an improvement in the order situation. In particular, industry players play a central role in the expansion of the fibre optic networ...
In this chapter (4)
- Current Performance
- Outlook
- Volatility
- Life Cycle
Key metrics
- Annual Revenue, Recent Growth, Forecast, Revenue Volatility
- Number of Employees, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Employee
- Number of Businesses, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Business
- Total Profit, Profit Margin, Profit per Business
Charts
- Revenue, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Employees, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Businesses, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Profit, including historical (2014-2024)
- Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth
- Industry Life Cycle
Detailed analysis
- Trends in supply, demand and current events that are driving current industry performance
- Expected trends, economic factors and ongoing events that drive the industry's outlook
- Key success factors for businesses to overcome volatility
- How contribution to GDP, industry saturation, innovation, consolidation, and technology and systems influence the industry's life cycle phase.
Products and Markets
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Analyst insight
In the communications cable construction segment, a significant increase in sales is expected in future. The reason for this is the extensive government subsidies as part of ...
In this chapter
- Products & Services
- Major Markets
Key metrics
- Largest market segment and value in 2024
- Product innovation level
Charts
- Products & services segmentation in 2024
- Major market segmentation in 2024
Detailed analysis
- Trends impacting the recent performance of the industry's various segments
- Innovations in the industry's product or service offering, specialization or delivery method
- Key factors that successful businesses consider in their offerings
- Buying segments and key trends influencing demand for industry products and services
Geographic Breakdown
Discover where business activity is most concentrated in an industry and the factors driving these trends to find opportunities and conduct regional benchmarking.
Analyst insights
The largest number of sector companies can be found in the centre region. A particularly large number of important clients from the telecommunications and energy supply secto...
In this chapter (1)
- Business Locations
Charts
- Share of revenue, establishment, wages and employment in each region
- Share of population compared to establishments in each region in 2024
Tables
- Number and share of establishments in each region in 2024
- Number and share of revenue each region accounts for in 2024
- Number and share of wages each region accounts for in 2024
- Number and share of employees in each region in 2024
Detailed analysis
- Geographic spread of the industry across Europe, and trends associated with changes in the business landscape
- Key success factors for businesses to use location to their advantage
Competitive Forces
Get data and insights on what's driving competition in an industry and the challenges industry operators and new entrants may face, with analysis built around Porter's Five Forces framework.
Analyst insights
The industry is highly fragmented and characterised by small, regionally active companies. The larger companies operating nationwide are generally also active in other areas ...
In this chapter (4)
- Concentration
- Barriers to Entry
- Substitutes
- Buyer & Supplier Analysis
Key metrics
- Industry concentration level
- Industry competition level and trend
- Barriers to entry level and trend
- Substitutes level and trend
- Buyer power level and trend
- Supplier power level and trend
Charts
- Market share concentration among the top 4 suppliers from 2019-2024
- Supply chain including upstream supplying industries and downstream buying industries, flow chart
Detailed analysis
- Factors impacting the industry’s level of concentration, such as business distribution, new entrants, or merger and acquisition activity.
- Key success factors for businesses to manage the competitive environment of the industry.
- Challenges that potential industry entrants face such as legal, start-up costs, differentiation, labor/capital intensity and capital expenses.
- Key success factors for potential entrants to overcome barriers to entry.
- Competitive threats from potential substitutes for the industry’s own products and services.
- Key success factors for how successful businesses can compete with substitutes.
- Advantages that buyers have to keep favorable purchasing conditions.
- Advantages that suppliers have to maintain favorable selling conditions.
- Key success factors for how businesses can navigate buyer and supplier power.
Companies
Learn about the performance of the top companies in the industry.
Analyst insights
There are no major players in the industry. Most industry players are small, regionally active companies.
In this chapter
- Market Share Concentration
- Companies
- Company Spotlights
Charts
- Industry market share by company in 2020 through 2024
- Major companies in the industry, including market share, revenue, profit and profit margin in 2024
- Overview of Leonhard Weiss GmbH & Co. KG's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2018 through 2024
- Overview of EQOS Energie Deutschland GmbH's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2018 through 2024
- Overview of LTB Leitungsbau GmbH's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2018 through 2024
- Overview of revenue, market share and profit margin trend for 4 additional companies
Detailed analysis
- Description and key data for Leonhard Weiss GmbH & Co. KG, and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description and key data for EQOS Energie Deutschland GmbH, and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description and key data for LTB Leitungsbau GmbH, and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description, key data and performance trends for 4 additional companies
External Environment
Understand the demographic, economic and regulatory factors that shape how businesses in an industry perform.
Analyst insights
Industry companies are benefiting from the advancing digitalisation of society. An increase in the level of digitalisation is accompanied by an increase in demand for communi...
In this chapter
- External Drivers
- Regulation & Policy
- Assistance
Key metrics
- Regulation & policy level and trend
- Assistance level and trend
Charts
- Regulation & Policy historical data and forecast (2014-2029)
- Assistance historical data and forecast (2014-2029)
Detailed analysis
- Demographic and macroeconomic factors influencing the industry, including Regulation & Policy and Assistance
- Major types of regulations, regulatory bodies, industry standards or specific regulations impacting requirements for industry operators
- Key governmental and non-governmental groups or policies that may provide some relief for industry operators.
Financial Benchmarks
View average costs for industry operators and compare financial data against an industry's financial benchmarks over time.
Analyst insights
State subsidies for broadband expansion are boosting profits. The expansion of subsidies is accompanied by an increase in demand for industry-specific construction services, ...
In this chapter
- Cost Structure
- Financial Ratios
- Key Ratios
Key metrics
- Profit margin, and how it compares to the sector-wide margin
- Average wages, and how it compares to the sector-wide average wage
- Largest cost component as a percentage of revenue
- Industry average ratios for days' receivables, industry coverage and debt-to-net-worth ratio
Charts
- Average industry operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2024
- Average sector operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2024
- Investment vs. share of economy
Data tables
- Cash Flow & Debt Service Ratios (2014-2029)
- Revenue per Employee (2014-2029)
- Revenue per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- Employees per Establishment (2014-2029)
- Employees per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- Average Wage (2014-2029)
- Wages/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Establishments per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- IVA/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Imports/Demand (2014-2029)
- Exports/Revenue (2014-2029)
Detailed analysis
- Trends in the cost component for industry operators and their impact on industry costs and profitability
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)
Top Questions Answered
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What is the market size of the Electricity & Telecommunications Infrastructure Construction industry in Germany in 2024?
The market size of the Electricity & Telecommunications Infrastructure Construction industry in Germany is €8.1bn in 2024.
How many businesses are there in the Electricity & Telecommunications Infrastructure Construction in Germany industry in 2024?
There are 1,953 businesses in the Electricity & Telecommunications Infrastructure Construction industry in Germany, which has grown at a CAGR of 10.3 % between 2019 and 2024.
Has the Electricity & Telecommunications Infrastructure Construction industry in Germany grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Electricity & Telecommunications Infrastructure Construction industry in Germany has been growing at a CAGR of 16.4 % between 2019 and 2024.
What is the forecast growth of the Electricity & Telecommunications Infrastructure Construction industry in Germany over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Electricity & Telecommunications Infrastructure Construction industry in Germany is expected to grow.
What are the biggest companies in the Electricity & Telecommunications Infrastructure Construction market in Germany?
The biggest companies operating in the Electricity & Telecommunications Infrastructure Construction market in Germany are Leonhard Weiss GmbH & Co. KG, EQOS Energie Deutschland GmbH and LTB Leitungsbau GmbH
What does the Electricity & Telecommunications Infrastructure Construction in Germany include?
Power line construction and Communication line construction are part of the Electricity & Telecommunications Infrastructure Construction industry.
Which companies have the highest market share in the Electricity & Telecommunications Infrastructure Construction in Germany?
The company holding the most market share in Germany is Leonhard Weiss GmbH & Co. KG.
How competitive is the Electricity & Telecommunications Infrastructure Construction industry in Germany?
The level of competition is moderate and steady in the Electricity & Telecommunications Infrastructure Construction industry in Germany.
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Complementors
- Electric Power in Germany
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- Wind Power Generation in Germany
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- Transmission Line Construction in the US
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Key data sources in Germany include:
- German Federal Statistics Office (Destatis)
- European Statistics Office (Eurostat)
- United Nations Comtrade
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