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There are an estimated $2.4 trillion worth of projects planned or underway in Africa, at all stages of developments. A few large markets dominate the landscape. Between them the five biggest markets of Egypt, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania and Algeria account for more than half of all projects.

The Africa projects market report provides investors, contractors, manufacturers, and consultants with a powerful resource that will help them to understand Africa’s major projects market, identify new opportunities, set strategy, and mitigate risk in one of the world’s most exciting markets.

What are the market dynamics in the Africa projects market?

The largest planned projects cover a wide range of sectors and regions of the continent. Among the 20 biggest schemes in the pipeline, six are in the construction sector, with four in the power sector, and three each in the gas and transport sectors. There are also two industrial schemes and one each in the oil and chemicals industries. On a geographic analysis, Egypt has five of the 20 largest planned schemes, followed by three each for Nigeria and Tanzania and two each for South Africa and Democratic Republic of Congo. The other projects are spread across the continent, from Algeria in the north, to Cameroon in the center, Ethiopia in the east, Guinea/Mali in the west and Namibia in the south. Among the 20 biggest schemes in the pipeline, four are at the design stage and the rest are at the study stage.

African economies and projects rely on a range of funding sources, from governments’ domestic revenue-raising programmes to official development assistance (ODA), remittances and export credit finance. According to the African Development Bank (AfDB), financial inflows into the continent were significantly disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Foreign direct investment (FDI), portfolio investments, remittances and ODA all declined from 2019 to 2020.

What is the regional outlook of the Africa projects market?

The regional sectors discussed in the Africa projects market report are North Africa, West Africa, Southern Africa, East Africa, and Central Africa.

On a regional basis, the largest share of projects planned or underway is in North Africa. It is followed by West Africa, Southern Africa, East Africa, and Central Africa.

Africa projects market, by region

Africa projects market, by region

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Which are the top ten countries for planned projects in the Africa projects market 2022?

Egypt, Nigeria, Tanzania, South Africa, Algeria, Ghana, Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda, Democratic Republic of the Congo are the top ten countries for planned projects in the Africa projects market. The countries with the most valuable pipeline of projects include the continent’s largest economies, led by Egypt, and followed by Nigeria and Tanzania.

Africa projects market, by country

Africa projects market, by country

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Which are the key sectors in the Africa projects market?

Chemical, construction, gas, industrial, oil, power, transport, and water are the key sectors in the Africa projects market 2022.

The most valuable area of activity in terms of projects planned and underway is the transport sector, followed by power and water, construction, oil and gas, and industrial sector.

Africa projects market, by sector

Africa projects market, by sector

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Who are the key sponsors in the African projects market?

Egypt Ministry of Housing Utilities & Urban Communities, Rosatom State Corporation Engineering Division, Russia State Atomic Energy Corporation, Ministry of Transport, Nigeria, Federal Ministry of Transportation, Nigeria, LAPSSET Corridor Development Authority, National Authority for Tunnels (NAT), Minister of Energy and Water, Angola , New Urban Communities Authority, Dangote Industries, Ethiopian Electric Power Corp, and Administrative Capital for Urban Development are some of the key sponsors in the African projects market.

Africa projects market, by sponsor

Africa projects market, by sponsor

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Market report scope

Project worth $2.4 trillion
Key sectors Chemical, Construction, Gas, Industrial, Oil, Power, Transport, and Water
Key regions North Africa, West Africa, Southern Africa, East Africa, and Central Africa.
Key countries Egypt, Nigeria, Tanzania, South Africa, Algeria, Ghana, Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda, and Democratic Republic of the Congo
Key sponsors Egypt Ministry of Housing Utilities & Urban Communities, Rosatom State Corporation Engineering Division, Russia State Atomic Energy Corporation, Ministry of Transport, Nigeria, Federal Ministry of Transportation, Nigeria, LAPSSET Corridor Development Authority, National Authority for Tunnels (NAT), Minister of Energy and Water, Angola, New Urban Communities Authority, Dangote Industries, Ethiopian Electric Power Corp, and Administrative Capital for Urban Development

Reasons to Buy

  • Analysis of the opportunities for business and projects in Africa

  • Review of the impact of COVID-19 on the African economy

  • Outlook for project investment in Africa’s major markets

  • Identify Africa’s biggest project sponsors

  • Africa’s biggest project contractors

  • Understand risks and inform strategy in Africa’s projects market

  • Assessment of the economic outlook for Africa

  • Analysis of five African region’s – North Africa, West Africa, East Africa, Central Africa, and Southern Africa

  • Detailed review of the biggest country projects markets

  • Data covering all major business and investment sectors in Africa including: Oil & gas; power, water; construction, petrochemicals, transport and renewables

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

1 Executive Summary

2 Africa in 2022

2.1 Overview

2.1.1 Demographics

2.1.2 Governance

2.1.3 Economy

2.1.4 Regional blocs

2.2 Africa’s challenges

2.2.1 Population growth

2.2.2 Covid-19 and public health

2.2.3 Poverty and unemployment

2.2.4 Infrastructure and investment

2.2.5 Climate change

2.2.6 Weak finances

2.2.7 Regulation

2.2.8 Instability

2.2.9 Corruption

2.3 Policy response

2.4 Key projects with awards in 2022

3 The African economy

3.1 Overview

3.1.1 African GDP

1.1.5 Biggest countries by GDP

3.1.2 Biggest sectors

3.1.3 Geography

3.2 GDP growth

1.1.1 African GDP Growth

3.2.1 Exports

3.3 Government Finance

3.3.1 Fiscal deficit

3.3.2 Government debt

3.4 Investment

1.1.1 Investment needs

1.1.2 Investment trends

1.1.3 Sources of funding

1.2 Economic outlook

4 The African projects market

4.1 Africa projects market overview

4.2 Size of the African projects market

4.2.1 Value of projects planned and underway

4.2.2 Value of projects planned and underway by country

4.2.3 Value of projects planned and underway by sector

4.3 Contract awards trends

4.3.1 Value of contracts awarded, 2011-2020

4.3.2 Value of contract awards by region, 2011-2020

4.3.3 Value of contract awards by country, 2011-2020

4.3.4 Value of contract awards by sector, 2011-2020

4.3.5 Value of contract awarded in 2021

4.3.6 Biggest contract awards, 2011-2021

4.4 Pipeline of future projects

4.4.1 Value of projects planned

4.4.2 Value of projects planned by country

4.4.3 Value of projects planned by sector

4.4.4 Status of planned projects

4.4.5 Biggest planned projects

5 Africa’s biggest project sponsors

5.1 Africa’s Top 100 project sponsors

6 Africa’s biggest project contractors

6.1 Africa’s Top 100 project contractors

6.2 Contractors by country of origin

7 North Africa

7.1 Regional overview

7.1.1 Economic trends

7.1.2 Investment trends

7.2 North Africa projects market

7.2.1 Value of projects planned or underway, by country

7.2.2 Value of projects planned or underway, by sector

7.2.3 Value of contracts awarded, 2011-2020

7.2.4 Value of contracts awarded, 2011-2020, by country

7.3 Project pipeline

7.3.1 Value of projects planned in North Africa, by country

7.3.2 Value of projects planned in North Africa, by sector

7.3.3 Status of planned projects

7.3.4 Biggest planned projects

7.4 Country focus -Egypt

7.4.1 Economic trends

7.4.2 Political landscape

7.4.3 Egypt projects market outlook

7.4.4 Project investment drivers

7.4.5 Egypt’s 10 biggest projects

7.4.6 Top 10 biggest projects sponsors

7.4.7 Top 10 biggest project contractors

7.5 Country focus – Morocco

7.5.1 Economic trends

7.5.2 Political landscape

7.5.3 Projects market Outlook

7.5.4 Project investment drivers

7.5.4.2 National vision

7.5.5 Morocco’s 10 biggest projects by value

7.5.6 Morocco’s biggest projects sponsors

7.5.7 Morocco’s biggest project contractors

8 East Africa

8.1 Regional overview

8.1.1 Economic trends

8.1.2 Investment trends

8.2 East Africa projects market

8.2.1 Value of projects planned or underway, by country

8.2.2 Value of projects planned or underway, by sector

8.2.3 Value of contracts awarded, 2011-2020

8.2.4 Value of contracts awarded, 2011-2020, by country

8.3 Project pipeline

8.3.1 Value of projects planned, by country

8.3.2 Value of projects planned, by sector

8.3.3 Status of planned projects

8.3.4 Largest planned projects

8.4 Country focus – Ethiopia

8.4.1 Economic trends

8.4.2 Political landscape

8.4.3 Projects market outlook

8.4.4 Project investment drivers

8.4.5 Ethiopia’s 10 biggest projects by value

8.4.6 Ethiopia’s 10 biggest projects sponsors

8.4.7 Top 10 biggest project contractors

8.5 Country focus – Kenya

8.5.1 Economic trends

8.5.2 Political landscape

8.5.3 Projects market outlook

8.5.4 Project investment drivers

8.5.4.3 Project financing

8.5.5 Kenya’s 10 biggest projects by value

8.5.6 Kenya’s 10 biggest projects sponsors

8.5.7 Kenya’s 10 biggest project contractors

8.6 Country focus – Tanzania

8.6.1 Economic trends

8.6.2 Political landscape

8.6.3 Projects market outlook

8.6.4 Project investment drivers

8.6.5 Tanzania’s 10 biggest projects by value

8.6.6 Tanzania’s 10 biggest projects sponsors

8.6.7 Tanzania’s 10 biggest project contractors

9 West Africa

9.1 Regional overview

9.1.1 Economic trends

9.1.2 Investment trends

9.2 West Africa projects market

9.2.1 Size of the west Africa projects market

9.2.2 Size of the market, by sector

9.2.3 Contract award trends, 2011-2020

9.2.4 Value of contracts awarded, 2011-2020, by country

9.3 Project pipeline

9.3.1 Value of projects planned, by country

9.3.2 Value of projects planned, by sector

9.3.3 Status of planned projects

9.3.4 Biggest planned projects

9.4 Country focus – Côte d’Ivoire

9.4.1 Economic trends

9.4.2 Political landscape

9.4.3 Projects market outlook

9.4.4 Côte d’Ivoire project investment drivers

9.4.4.1 Demographic trends

9.4.4.2 National vision

9.4.4.3 Project financing

9.4.5 The biggest projects in Côte d’Ivoire

9.4.6 Côte d’Ivoire biggest project sponsors

9.4.7 Biggest contractors in Cote d’Ivoire

9.5 Country focus – Ghana

9.5.1 Economic trends

9.5.2 Political landscape

9.5.3 Project market outlook

9.5.4 Project investment drivers

9.5.4.2 National vision

9.5.4.3 Project financing

9.5.5 Ghana’s biggest projects

9.5.6 Ghana’s biggest project sponsors

9.5.7 Ghana’s biggest contractors

9.6 Country focus – Nigeria

9.6.1 Economic trends

9.6.2 Political landscape

9.6.3 Projects market outlook

9.6.4 Project investment drivers

9.6.5 Nigeria’s biggest projects

9.6.6 Nigeria’s biggest project sponsors

9.6.7 Nigeria’s biggest contractors

10 Central Africa

10.1 Regional overview

10.1.1 Economic trends

10.1.2 Investment trends

10.2 Central Africa projects market

10.2.1 Size of central African projects market

10.2.2 Central African projects market by sector

10.2.3 Central Africa project contract award trends

10.2.4 Value of contracts awarded in central Africa from 2011-2020, by country

10.3 Central Africa project pipeline

10.3.1 Value of planned projects in central Africa, by country

10.3.2 Value of planned projects in central Africa, by sector

10.3.3 Status of planned projects in central Africa

10.3.4 Biggest projects planned in central Africa

10.4 Country focus – Cameroon

10.4.1 Economic trends

10.4.2 Political landscape

10.4.3 Projects market outlook

10.4.4 Project investment drivers

10.4.4.2 National vision

10.4.5 Cameroon’s 10 biggest projects by value

10.4.6 Cameroon’s 10 biggest project sponsors

10.4.7 Cameroon’s 10 biggest project contractors

11 Southern Africa

11.1 Regional overview

11.1.1 Economic trends

11.1.2 Investment trends

11.2 Southern Africa projects market

11.2.1 Value of projects planned or underway, by country

11.2.2 Value of projects planned or underway, by sector

11.2.3 Value of contracts awarded, 2011-2020

11.2.4 Value of contracts awarded, 2011-2020, by country

11.3 Project pipeline

11.3.1 Value of projects planned, by country

11.3.2 Value of projects planned, by sector

11.3.3 Status of planned projects

11.3.4 Biggest planned projects

11.4 Country focus -South Africa

11.4.1 Economic trends

11.4.2 Political landscape

11.4.3 Projects market Outlook

11.4.4 Project investment drivers

11.4.5 South Africa’s 10 biggest projects by value

11.4.6 South Africa’s 10 biggest project sponsors by value

11.4.7 South Africa’s 10 biggest project contractors

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