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Thematic Analysis
Global M&A Deals in H1 2026 - Top Themes by Sector: Strategic Intelligence
If you want to understand the themes that drive an industry, simply look at the list of recent mergers and acquisitions (M&As). This report analyzes the disruptive themes that have driven M&A activity in H1 2026 across all sectors including materials, consumer, energy, financials, healthcare, industrials, technology, media & telecoms. The global M&A market in H1 2026 witnessed deals worth $1.7 trillion, a growth of 47% compared to H1 2025. The TMT sector led the M&A deal activity, with deals...
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Sector Analysis
FinlandConstruction Market Size, Trend Analysis by Sector, Competitive Landscape and Forecast to 2030 (H2 2026)
Following six consecutive years of decline (during 2020-25), GlobalData expects the Finnish construction industry to recover in 2026, growing by 2.5% in real terms that year, supported by investments under the Recovery and Resilience Plan (RRP) and bilateral trade with India to strengthen the industrial and energy sectors. In June 2026, Finland submitted its fifth payment request under the RRP totaling EUR316 million ($366.1 million), which will be directed toward energy solutions, the development of low carbon transportation solutions, and...
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Sector Analysis
Estonia Construction Market Size, Trend Analysis by Sector, Competitive Landscape and Forecast to 2030 (H2 2026)
Following three consecutive years of decline (2023-2025), GlobalData expects the Estonian construction industry to recover in 2026, growing by 3.2% in real terms, supported by an improvement in construction activities, coupled with investments in the commercial and transport infrastructure sectors. The early signs of recovery are evident from multiple high frequency data indicators, with the average construction volume index registering a growth of 5% year-on-year (YoY) in the first three months of 2026, within which building construction works recorded growth...
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Sector Analysis
Belgium Construction Market Size, Trend Analysis by Sector, Competitive Landscape and Forecast to 2030 (H2 2026)
GlobalData expects the Belgian construction industry to grow in real terms by 1.6% in 2026, supported by investments in housing, commercial and energy construction projects. According to Belgian statistics office (STATBEL), the investments in water and sewage grew sharply by 35.3% year on year (YoY), followed by electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply (16.3% YoY) and construction (0.3% YoY) in Q1 2026. Notably, the second half of 2026 is expected to deliver a stronger performance in the construction industry...
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Sector Analysis
Latvia Construction Market Size, Trend Analysis by Sector, Competitive Landscape and Forecast to 2030 (H2 2026)
Following growth of 9.4% in real terms in 2025, growth in Latvia’s construction industry is expected to slow down to 3.8% in 2026, with growth being constrained by macroeconomic factors including surging inflation owing to the Middle East conflict, elevated interest rates and higher expenditure into the defense sector which will likely lead to a reduction in infrastructure expenditure. However, growth will continue to be supported by investments and developments in the industrial, transportation and housing sectors. According to the...
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Sector Analysis
Lithuania Construction Market Size, Trend Analysis by Sector, Competitive Landscape and Forecast to 2030 (H2 2026)
GlobalData expects the Lithuanian construction industry to grow in real terms by 3% in 2026, supported by continued investment in transport infrastructure, defence infrastructure, and energy-efficient building renovation under the New Generation Lithuania plan, the updated Recovery and Resilience Plan (RRP), and the Greener Lithuania programme, alongside expanding private sector participation in defence manufacturing. In April 2026, Lithuania announced measures to accelerate the development of its defence industry by preparing defence-ready industrial sites, expanding regional infrastructure and attracting domestic and...
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Sector Analysis
Belarus Construction Market Size, Trend Analysis by Sector, Competitive Landscape and Forecast to 2030 (H2 2026)
After registering an average annual growth of 10.3% during 2023-2025, the Belarussian construction industry is experiencing a slowdown, with data from the National Statistical Committee of the Republic of Belarus (Belstat), reflecting construction contract activity declined in real terms by 0.4% year-on-year (YoY) in January-May. Meanwhile, the construction value-add declined by 6.5% YoY in Q1 2026, following YoY growth of 1.7% in Q4 and 10.7% in Q3 2025. GlobalData is projecting a growth rate of 0.7% in 2026, with the...
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Sector Analysis
Azerbaijan Construction Market Size, Trend Analysis by Sector, Competitive Landscape and Forecast to 2030 (H2 2026)
Following average annual growth of 13.1% during 2022–2024, the construction industry in Azerbaijan slowed, recording marginal growth of 0.4% in 2025. GlobalData now expects the construction industry in Azerbaijan to decline by 11.4% in real terms in 2026, owing to declining investment in the construction sector—particularly in housing—amid supply chain issues and falling oil revenue due to lower production from aging oil and gas fields. Investment in fixed capital in Azerbaijan totaled AZN6.1 billion ($3.6 billion) in January–June 2026, marking...
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Sector Analysis
Hong Kong Construction Market Size, Trend Analysis by Sector, Competitive Landscape and Forecast to 2030 (H2 2026)
Following a decline of 4.5% in real terms in 2025, Hong Kong’s construction industry is expected to remain subdued and expand, albeit marginally, by 0.5% in 2026, supported by an increase in the value of building construction works done and investment in transport infrastructure. According to the Census and Statistics Department (C&SD), the gross value of construction works completed by main contractors in Hong Kong grew by 1% YoY in real terms in Q1 2026, following declines of 7.3% in...
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Sector Analysis
Colombia Construction Market Size, Trend Analysis by Sector, Competitive Landscape and Forecast to 2030 (H2 2026)
The Colombian Congress approved the national budget for 2026 totaling COP546.9 trillion ($124.2 billion), reflecting a 7% increase compared to COP511 trillion ($116 billion) allocated under the 2025 Budget. Moreover, in June 2026, the government announced a recovery and reconstruction program named “Plan de Recuperación Temprana” in Córdoba following flooding caused by a cold front, with the National Unit for Disaster Risk Management (UNGRD) working with municipal authorities to identify priority investments in road infrastructure, housing, sanitation, disaster-risk management and...
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