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Sector Analysis
Project Insight: Global Port Construction Projects (Q2 2026)
This report provides a detailed analysis of port construction projects globally, based on projects tracked by GlobalData. GlobalData is currently tracking port construction projects globally, from the early pre-planning stages (of announcement and study) through to execution, with a combined value of $513.4 billion. The largest overall pipeline is in South-East Asia, totaling $122 billion, of which $54.3 billion is already in the execution stage. The pipeline of projects in South Asia accounts for the second largest pipeline with a...
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Sector Analysis
The Netherlands Construction Market Size, Trend Analysis by Sector, Competitive Landscape and Forecast to 2030 (H1 2026)
GlobalData estimates that the Dutch construction industry will grow in real terms by 1.1% in 2026, supported by an increase in building permits and investments in energy, road, and rail transport projects. According to Statistics Netherlands (CBS), the total number of building permits issued in the country rose by 14.9% year-on-year (YoY) in February 2026, following YoY growth of 8.8% in January 2026 and 16.9% in December 2025. The construction industry’s value-add grew by 0.3% in Q1 2026, preceded by...
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Sector Analysis
Taiwan Construction Market Size, Trend Analysis by Sector, Competitive Landscape and Forecast to 2030 (H1 2026)
GlobalData expects the construction industry in Taiwan to expand by 3.6% in real terms in 2026, before registering an annual average growth rate of 3.9% from 2027 to 2030, supported by investments in transport infrastructure, renewable energy, and semiconductor manufacturing plants, amid growing demand for artificial intelligence (AI). TaiwanSemiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC), which is the world’s largest chip manufacturer, recorded a revenue of over TWD1.1 trillion ($38.4 billion) in the first quarter of 2026, marking a year-on-year (YoY) growth of...
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Sector Analysis
Qatar Construction Market Size, Trend Analysis by Sector, Competitive Landscape and Forecast to 2030 (Q2 2026)
Following a real terms growth of 8.8% in 2025, Qatar’s construction industry is expected to contract marginally by 0.4% in 2026. This decline is attributed to escalating regional conflict after US and Israeli attacks on Iran, which led to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, disrupted supply chains, and increased construction material prices. A decline in building permits and weakened investor confidence amid growing security concerns are also impacting the sector. Supply chain disruptions are affecting the availability and...
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Sector Analysis
Mexico Construction Market Size, Trend Analysis by Sector, Competitive Landscape and Forecast to 2030 (Q2 2026)
Mexico’s construction industry is expected to register growth of 1.5% in real terms in 2026, supported by an increase in private investments in hospitality and industrial projects, coupled with the government’s initiatives to upgrade all modes of transport infrastructure. Mexico Infrastructure Partners (MIP Real Assets), a Mexico-based energy and infrastructure investment management firm, revealed in May 2026 that it is seeking to invest more than MXN224.5 billion ($12 billion) over the next five years in one of the country’s largest...
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Sector Analysis
Myanmar Construction Market Size, Trend Analysis by Sector, Competitive Landscape and Forecast to 2030 (H1 2026)
Myanmar's construction industry is projected to decline marginally by 0.6% in real terms in 2026, owing to ongoing political instability in the country, amid rising geopolitical trade tensions and internal political instability. According to the Directorate of Investment and Company Administration (DICA), Myanmar secured MMK835.8 billion ($398 million) in foreign direct investment (FDI) in the first 10 months of the financial year (FY) 2025-26 (from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026) which marks a sharp decline from MMK656.2 million...
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Analyst Opinions
Climate-Resilient Infrastructure: Market Trends and Innovations
Climate-resilient infrastructure is becoming increasingly important as flooding, extreme heat, wildfire, storms, corrosion, drought, and ground instability affect asset life, safety, uptime, maintenance requirements, and operational continuity. It includes physical assets, networks, and systems designed or upgraded to withstand, adapt to, and recover from climate-related disruption while maintaining essential services. The market is evolving from conventional infrastructure protection toward integrated physical and operational resilience. Organizations are combining flood barriers, waterproofing, fire-resistant materials, corrosion protection, reinforced structures, and resilient foundations with...
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Sector Analysis
Iraq Construction Market Size, Trend Analysis by Sector, Competitive Landscape and Forecast to 2030 (H1 2026)
Iraq's construction industry is expected to grow by 4.8% in real terms in 2026, supported by public and private sector investments in infrastructure, oil, gas and renewable projects. To drive economic growth, Iraq launched a comprehensive, long-term development strategy in December 2025, which involves an investment of IQD239.2 billion ($184 million) in sectors such as infrastructure, energy, and manufacturing to diversify its economy away from oil dependency. Furthermore, to promote the trade integration in Iraq by boosting country’s import and...
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Sector Analysis
Ethiopia Construction Market Size, Trend Analysis by Sector, Competitive Landscape and Forecast to 2030 (H1 2026)
The construction industry in Ethiopia is expected to expand by 8.9% in real terms in 2026, supported by the rising tourism and export activities, coupled with investments in the transport and renewable energy infrastructure projects. In early May 2026, the Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed announced that the country is on track to reach a record ETB1.5 trillion ($10 billion) in annual export revenue for the fiscal year (FY) 2025-26, which began on July 08, 2025, marking an increase from...
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Sector Analysis
Bangladesh Construction Market Size, Trend Analysis by Sector, Competitive Landscape and Forecast to 2030 (H1 2026)
The construction industry in Bangladesh is expected to expand by 3.5% in real terms in 2026, following a muted performance in 2025. The industry’s growth in 2026 is expected to be supported by the government’s investment in renewable energy and transport infrastructure projects. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) announced in February 2026 that it committed BDT326.6 billion ($2.6 billion) in sovereign financing for Bangladesh in 2025, more than double the BDT150 billion ($1.2 billion) pledged in 2024, reflecting a strong...
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