Brazil Construction Market Size, Trend Analysis by Sector, Competitive Landscape and Forecast to 2030 (Q1 2026)
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The construction industry in Brazil is projected to grow by 2.5% in real terms in 2026, driven by a rise in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), and an easing of inflation rates, along with new construction tenders to be announced in 2026. According to the Ministry of Finance, 2025 ended with an inflation rate of 4.3%, marking the lowest rate recorded since 2018. Moreover, according to the Central Bank, total FDI in the country reached BRL455.8 billion ($77.7 billion) in 2025, marking an increase of 4.9%, from BRL434.7 billion ($74.1 billion) recorded in 2024. In January 2026, the Ministry of Ports and Airports announced that, for 2026, it is planning to launch tenders for a total of 18 port projects, 21 airport projects, and one water project. The programme includes major port-related developments such as the BRL6.4 billion ($1.1 billion) Tecon Santos 10 container terminal project, alongside planned tenders covering the Macapá, Natal, Porto Alegre, and Recife port. In addition to the maritime portfolio, other tenders scheduled for 2026 include a BRL6 billion ($1 billion) contract for the Block 2 highway project in Rio Grande do Sul. The pipeline also features the concession of a 735km stretch of the BR-251 and BR-116 (Rota Gerais) roads in Minas Gerais, with an estimated value of BRL7.3 billion ($1.2 billion), reflecting a broader infrastructure investment agenda across transport modes.
GlobalData forecasts the Brazilian construction industry to record an average annual growth of 3.9% from 2027 to 2030, supported by investments in renewable energy projects, in line with the government's plan to increase the share of renewable energy in the total energy mix from 16% in 2021 to 45% by 2030, and reach net-zero emissions by 2050. In line with this, in December 2025, the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME) revealed the Electricity Transmission Brochure of the Decennial Energy Expansion Plan 2035 (PDE 2035). According to this, the government estimates an investment of over BRL120 billion ($20.5 billion) to improve the transmission capacity of the country by 2035. Additionally, a BRL20 billion ($3.4 billion) transmission project was under construction as of January 2026. This project includes the construction of a transmission line spanning 1,500km from Graça Aranha to Silvânia; and is expected to be completed by 2029. Growth will also be supported by the new freight concession program announced in November 2025, which introduced a funding model combining public and private finance for construction projects. Under the program, the Ministry of Transport announced plans to award eight concession projects in 2026 and 2027, covering more than 9,000km of new and existing railways. The program is expected to attract BRL140 billion ($25.8 billion) in financing, unlocking a total of BRL600 billion ($110.8 billion) in investment in the rail network.
GlobalData’s Construction in Brazil – Key Trends and Opportunities to 2030 (Q1 2026) report provides detailed market analysis, information, and insights into the Brazilian construction industry, including –
• The Brazilian construction industry's growth prospects by market, project type and construction activity
• Critical insight into the impact of industry trends and issues, as well as an analysis of key risks and opportunities in the Brazilian construction industry
• Analysis of the mega-project pipeline, focusing on development stages and participants, in addition to listings of major projects in the pipeline.
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This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the construction industry in Brazil. It provides –
• Historical (2021–2025) and forecast (2026–2030) valuations of the construction industry in Brazil, featuring details of key growth drivers.
• Segmentation by sector (commercial, industrial, infrastructure, energy and utilities, institutional and residential) and by sub-sector
• Analysis of the mega-project pipeline, including breakdowns by development stage across all sectors, and projected spending on projects in the existing pipeline.
• Listings of major projects, in addition to details of leading contractors and consultants
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