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Sector Analysis
Morocco Construction Market Size, Trend Analysis by Sector, Competitive Landscape and Forecast to 2030 (H2 2026)
GlobalData expects growth in Morocco’s construction industry to slow from 6.7% in real terms in 2025 to 3% in 2026. This slowdown is caused by high fuel and material costs due to the Middle East conflict, as well as heavy winter storms and floods that temporarily stopped construction work. The High Commission for Planning (HCP) data shows that the growth in construction value-add slowed from 6.5% in Q3 and 5.8% in Q4 2025 to 1.5% year-on-year (YoY) in the first...
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Sector Analysis
The UAE Construction Market Size, Trend Analysis by Sector, Competitive Landscape and Forecast to 2030 (Q3 2026)
Growth in the UAE’s construction industry is expected to slow from 11.1% in real terms in 2025 to 4.8% in 2026, owing to regional geopolitical tensions, which temporarily weakened the oil and non-oil economies. In June 2026, the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) lowered its 2026 GDP growth forecast from 5.6% (as estimated in April 2026) to 1.6% in June 2026, owing to a decline in oil production. According to CBUAE, average oil production dropped to 2.68 million barrels...
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Sector Analysis
Japan Construction Market Size, Trend Analysis by Sector, Competitive Landscape and Forecast to 2030 (H2 2026)
Japan’s construction industry is expected to shrink marginally by 0.2% in real terms in 2026, owing to weak building construction activity amid increasing energy prices and higher policy rates. According to the Statistics Bureau, the total floor area of construction starts decreased by 8% year-on-year (YoY) during the first five months of 2026, following declines of 6.7% in 2025 and 7.6% in 2024. Market conditions remain challenging, with rising real estate bankruptcies, persistent shortages of skilled labor, and higher construction...
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Sector Analysis
Argentina Construction Market Size, Trend Analysis by Sector, Competitive Landscape and Forecast to 2030 (Q3 2026)
Despite 3 years of conversative fiscal policy, GlobalData now expects growth in the Argentinian construction to slow from 6.3% YoY in 2025 to 3.6% in 2026 (in real terms), amid a sharp rise in construction costs coupled with an anticipated slowdown in infrastructure works due to capped public funding. The 2026 Budget maintains a strict zero-deficit policy, keeping most public works handicapped to achieve fiscal targets. In May 2026, the current expenditure and capital expenditure were cut by ARS4.5 billion...
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Thematic Analysis
Global M&A Deals in H1 2026 - Top Themes by Sector: Strategic Intelligence
Why Does M&A Activity Matter? Mergers and acquisitions can provide a view into the themes reshaping industries and where companies are directing capital and strategic investment. The global M&A market recorded $1.7 trillion in deal value in H1 2026, up 47% from H1 2025. This report analyzes the most notable transactions across major sectors and identifies the disruptive themes driving M&A activity. You can use this report to: Understand the scale and direction of global M&A activity Identify disruptive themes...
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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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