Latin America Construction Market Size, Share, Trends, and Analysis by Sector, Country, and Segment Forecasts to 2028
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- Evaluate the regional construction output values in real terms from 2019 to 2028
- Sectoral overview covering commercial construction, energy and utilities construction, industrial construction, infrastructure construction, institutional construction, and residential construction
- Foresee shift in the construction landscape for key regional countries including Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Mexico, Panama, Peru, and Uruguay.
- Country-specific overview with top five construction projects listed along with value ($Million)
- Identify the key industry participants including contractors and consultants for each of the regional countries
How is our ‘Latin America Construction’ report different from other reports in the market?
- The report explores the different sectors of the construction industry in Latin America through a detailed investigation of the output values from 2019 to 2028.
- The study entails country-specific details covering construction output value in real terms along with a list of projects and key industry participants.
- Detailed segmentation by sector– Commercial Construction, Energy and Utilities Construction, Industrial Construction, Infrastructure Construction, Institutional Construction, and Residential Construction
- Detailed segmentation by country– Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Mexico, Panama, Peru, and Uruguay
- With more than 70+ charts and tables, the report is designed with an easy digestible qualitative content.
- Identify the key growth enablers and target commercial opportunities through a strategic plan.
- Formulate steps to success while leveraging key construction insights from the report.
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Latin America Construction Market Overview
The Latin America construction market size revenue is projected to reach $584.4 billion in 2024 and is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of more than 2% over the forecast period. The following are some of the key highlights of the Latin America construction market:
- The drive to provide basic education and healthcare facilities is anticipated to boost public spending in the regional institutional sector and thus, positively influence the overall sectoral growth over the forecast period.
- The regional institutional sector is expected to grow at an annual average growth rate of over 3% from 2025 to 2028, supported by public and private investments in the education sector.
- Regional countries including Brazil, Mexico, Peru, and Uruguay are anticipated to witness upcoming school projects totaling more than $2.5 billion in value over the coming years.
- The infrastructure construction sector is expected to dominate the market in terms of output value (Real) in 2024.
- In the Latin America regional mix, Mexico is poised to register the largest share in terms of construction output value (Real) in 2024.
Latin America Construction Market Outlook, 2019-2028 ($Billion)
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The regional dynamics improved significantly in the post-pandemic era, supported by a steady investment rate from 2021 to 2023. The growth momentum continued in 2023 with a year-on-year growth rate of over 4%.
In 2023, infrastructure and the energy and utilities segments continued to serve as the backbone for steady growth, collectively recording an average yearly growth rate of around 13. However, broader economic issues such as inflation, high interest rates, weak fiscal spending, lack of foreign investment, and political unrest have had a particularly strong impact on the growth of some countries. For instance, protests in Peru continued during the first month of 2024 leading to restrictions on daily construction activities across the major urban centers of the nation.
Over the forecast period, the growth volumes are to be sustained by the rapid construction development across Colombia, Panama, Ecuador, and Argentina. All these countries are projected to showcase a compound annual growth rate of over 4% over the forecast period. Among these countries, Colombia is set to remain the fastest-growing country, aided by investments in the domestic infrastructure sector.
| Market Size (2023) | $591.8 billion |
| CAGR (2024 – 2028) | >2% |
| Forecast Period | 2024-2028 |
| Historic Data | 2019-2023 |
| Report Scope & Coverage | Sector Overview, Construction Output Value ($Million) by Country and Sector, Top Project List, Key Industry Participants |
| Key Sectors | Commercial Construction, Energy and Utilities Construction, Industrial Construction, Infrastructure Construction, Institutional Construction, and Residential Construction |
| Geography | Latin America |
| Countries | Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Mexico, Panama, Peru, and Uruguay |
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Latin America Construction Market Segmentation by Sectors
Over the forecast period, this sector is poised to continue its dominance, supported by investments in the regional rail sector.
For instance, the Brazilian government aims to elevate the domestic rail sector share to 35% in overall freight transportation by 2035. The primary goal is underpinned by a strategic focus on increasing regional connectivity through the development of an efficient rail transportation corridor.
The residential construction sector is poised to capture the second place in the regional construction market in 2024. The sectoral dynamics remained largely weak in the previous year owing to the subdued housing demand across the key countries of the region. For instance, in Brazil, the total number of residential units sold plummeted by 3% in the first nine months of 2023.
Similarly, as per the Brazilian Association of Real Estate Credit and Savings Companies (ABECIP), the issuance of total loan value in the country declined by around 16% over the first ten months of 2023. As per the Cámara Chilena de la Construcción (CChC), the total new residential building permits in Chile registered a decline of 20.2% YoY in the first eight months of 2023. Moreover, the rise in housing costs due to inflation and the increase in mortgage rates further dampened the residential sector’s sentiments.
The energy and utilities construction sector is expected to capture nearly one-fifth of the regional market share in terms of output value (real) in 2024. This sector is estimated to perform moderately owing to the increasing emphasis on expanding renewable energy share through the launch of new projects in the regional energy mix paradigm.
For instance, the European Investment Bank (EIB) and Banco Santander (Brasil), the largest foreign bank in Brazil, signed a BRL1.6 billion ($306.4 million) 10-year loan agreement in July 2023 for the installation of a series of small-scale self-consumption solar photovoltaic plants on rooftops, for a total combined capacity of around 600MWp in Brazil.
Latin America Construction Market Share by Sectors, 2024 (%)
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The regional commercial construction sector is predicted to grow at a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of above 3% over the forecast period. The growing number of tourists visiting the popular regional destinations is anticipated to aid the segmental growth over the predicted timeline. For instance, as per the Brazilian Ministry of Tourism, the total tourist footfall in the country increased by over 144% YoY during the first nine months of 2023. Similarly, the number of tourists visiting Argentina registered a YoY growth of above 62% over the timeline.
The market for industrial construction is expected to remain steady in 2024, supported by expanding investments in the regional mining sector. For instance, as per the Argentine Chamber of Mining Entrepreneurs (CAEM), lithium investments in the country are predicted to reach over $1 billion in 2024. The country is currently producing lithium from two active projects and another ten projects under development.
Institutional construction is poised to remain the smallest category in 2024. However, this segment is anticipated to register the fastest compounded annual growth rate of 3.6% over the forecast period. The segmental growth is expected to be aided by plans to develop and expand the regional educational and healthcare systems. For instance, in its budget for 2024, the Peruvian government increased the educational budget by 10.6% and the domestic healthcare sector’s budget by 9.2% over 2023.
Latin America Construction Market Analysis by Region
The country registered a strong growth of over 15% YoY in terms of output value (Real) in 2023, aided by the investments in domestic energy and infrastructure sector. As per the data released by the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI), the construction production volume index jumped by over 13% YoY during the first nine months of 2023. However, the construction growth momentum in Mexico is predicted to slow down in 2024 and 2025 owing to the completion of major infrastructure projects.
Brazil is expected to emerge as the second-largest regional country in terms of output value (Real) in 2024. Although the country is facing a downturn with declining output value registered in 2023, a trend expected to persist into 2024, industry dynamics are set to rebound by 2025, supported by the investment in industrial, transport, renewable energy, housing, and oil sectors. For instance, the launch of the “New Growth Acceleration Program” in August 2023, with a total value of over $332 billion, aims to develop housing, hospitals, schools, railways, ports, highways, 5G networks, and sanitation by 2028.
Latin America Construction Market Share by Country, 2024 (%)
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Bolivia is expected to take third place in terms of construction output value (Real) in 2024. The growth over the remainder of the forecast period to be primarily driven by the public and private sector investment in the energy, transport, and residential sectors. In January 2024, the domestic National Electricity Company Empresa Nacional de Electricidad (ENDE) announced an investment of over $245 million for the installation of transmission lines and construction of energy projects in the country.
Colombia is poised to be the fourth-largest regional market in terms of construction output value (Real) in 2024. The country is expected to showcase the fastest compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of more than 5% over the forecast period, aided by investment in the transportation and energy sector. The Colombian government announced in September 2023 that it is planning to invest above $24 billion to build 31 transport projects including 15 highways, 5 airports, and a 1,800km railway network.
Chile is set to register fifth place in the regional construction market in 2024. The domestic growth dynamics are estimated to remain subdued in 2024 owing to the elevated inflation in material and labor costs. In January 2024, the Chilean central bank reduced the bank rate to 7.25% to combat inflation and bolster the domestic construction industry, subsequently lowering borrowing costs for stakeholders in this sector.
Latin America Construction Market Segments
GlobalData Plc has segmented the Latin America construction market report by sectors and country:
Latin America Construction Market Sectors Outlook (Revenue, $Million, 2019-2028)
- Commercial Construction
- Energy and Utilities Construction
- Industrial Construction
- Infrastructure Construction
- Institutional Construction
- Residential Construction
Latin America Construction Market Countries Outlook (Revenue, $Million, 2019-2028)
- Argentina
- Bolivia
- Brazil
- Chile
- Colombia
- Dominican Republic
- Ecuador
- Mexico
- Panama
- Peru
- Uruguay
Scope
The market intelligence report provides an in-depth analysis of the following –
• Latin America construction market outlook: analysis as well as historical figures and forecasts of opportunities from the sector and regional segments.
• The report provides an overview of the outlook for the Latin America construction industry to 2028.
• Analysis of the construction output values (Real) in major countries: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Mexico, Panama, Peru, and Uruguay.
• Insight into the sectoral movement covering commercial construction, energy and utilities construction, industrial construction, infrastructure construction, institutional construction, and residential construction.
• Dedicated section covering key industry participants by country including top consultants and contractors.
Key Highlights
The Latin America construction market size will be evaluated at $584.4 billion in 2024. The construction market in the Latin America region is expected to grow at a CAGR of 2.9% during 2024-2028.
Reasons to Buy
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• Accompanying GlobalData’s Forecast products, the report examines the assumptions and drivers behind ongoing and upcoming trends in the Latin America construction market.
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Frequently asked questions
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What will be the Latin America construction market size in 2024?
The Latin American construction market size is expected to be valued at $584.4 billion in 2024.
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What is the Latin America construction market growth rate?
The Latin America construction market is expected to grow at a CAGR of more than 2% during the forecast period.
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What is the key Latin America construction market driver?
The Latin America construction market growth is primarily driven by increasing spending in the infrastructure and energy sectors.
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Which will be the leading sector in the Latin America construction market in 2024?
The infrastructure construction category is predicted to account for the largest Latin American construction market share in 2024.
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Is there a third level of segmentation in the report?
GlobalData’s focus is on providing reliable and accurate data that is supported by robust research methodology. Our reports undergo rigorous quality checks and are based on primary and secondary research sources, ensuring that the numbers and insights provided are trustworthy. However, despite the best efforts to gather comprehensive data, there could be instances where the available data is limited, making it challenging to provide third-level segmentation. In such cases, GlobalData may choose to provide high-level insights and general trends rather than forcing segmentation that may not be backed by sufficient data. This approach ensures that the report’s overall quality and credibility are maintained.
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