Qatar Construction Market Size, Trend Analysis by Sector, Competitive Landscape and Forecast to 2028
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Qatar Construction Market Report Overview
The Qatar construction market size was $52.5 billion in 2022. The market will grow at an AAGR of more than 3% during 2024-2027. The growth of the Qatar construction market during 2025-2027 is attributed to investments in the transport, renewable energy, educational, healthcare, and oil and gas sectors. Moreover, in 2024, the government plans to invest in various projects that aim to transform the country’s landscape through collaborations between the Public Works Authority (Ashghal) and the Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation (Kahramaa). This will further aid the growth of the construction market.
Qatar Construction Market Outlook, 2023-2028 ($ Billion)
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The Qatar construction market research report gives a comprehensive understanding of project types and construction activities in the country. It analyzes the mega-project pipeline, focusing on development stages, participants, and listings of major projects in the pipeline. The market report further discusses the key sectors in the construction market and their growth drivers. Along with reviewing the details of the construction projects, our analysts have elaborated on emerging trends and assessed key risks and opportunities that will influence the Qatar construction market growth in the coming years.
Market Size (2023) | $51.2 billion |
AAGR (2025-2028) | >4% |
Forecast Period | 2023-2028 |
Historical Period | 2019-2022 |
Key Sectors | · Commercial Construction
· Industrial Construction · Infrastructure Construction · Energy and Utilities Construction · Institutional Construction · Residential Construction |
Key Contractors | · Al Jaber Group LLC
· Consolidated Contractors Co · UrbaCon Trading & Contracting LLC · McDermott International Ltd · Al Darwish Engineering LLC |
Key Consultants | · SNC-Lavalin Group Inc (AtkinsRealis)
· Dar Group · Parsons Corp · Arab Engineering Bureau · Gulf Engineering & Industrial Consultancy |
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Qatar Construction Market Segmentation by Sectors
The energy and utilities construction sector accounted for the highest market share in the Qatar construction market in 2023
The key sectors in the Qatar construction industry are commercial construction, industrial construction, infrastructure construction, energy and utilities construction, institutional construction, and residential construction.
Commercial construction: The project types in this sector include leisure and hospitality buildings, office buildings, outdoor leisure facilities, retail buildings, and other commercial construction. An improvement in tourist arrivals, coupled with investments in outdoor leisure and retail buildings, will drive the commercial sector’s growth during 2025-2027.
Industrial construction: The project types in this sector include chemical and pharmaceutical plants, manufacturing plants, metal and material production and processing plants, and waste processing plants. Domestic and foreign investment in petrochemical and manufacturing projects, a rebound in export activities, and an improvement in investor confidence will drive the sector’s growth during the forecast period.
Infrastructure construction: The project types in this sector include rail infrastructure, road infrastructure, and other infrastructure projects. Investments in road, rail, and airport infrastructure projects will support the infrastructure sector’s output during the forecast period.
Energy and utilities construction: The project types in this sector include electricity and power, oil and gas, telecommunications, sewage infrastructure, and water infrastructure. Investments in the renewable energy sector, in line with the government’s focus on diversifying its energy sources, will drive sector growth during 2025-2028.
Institutional construction: The project types in this sector include educational buildings, healthcare buildings, institutional buildings, research facilities, and religious buildings. The government’s focus on developing healthcare and education sectors will fuel the growth of the institutional construction sector during the forecast period.
Residential construction: The project types in this sector include single-family housing and multi-family housing. The government’s goal of providing affordable housing to half of the population by 2030 through public and private investments will support the residential sector output over the forecast period.
Qatar Construction Market Analysis by Sectors, 2023 (%)
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Qatar Construction Market - Competitive Landscape
Al Jaber Group LLC emerged as the leading contractor and SNC-Lavalin Group Inc (AtkinsRealis) as the leading consultant in the Qatar construction market in 2023
A few of the leading contractors in the Qatar construction market are:
- Al Jaber Group LLC
- Consolidated Contractors Co
- UrbaCon Trading & Contracting LLC
- McDermott International Ltd
- Al Darwish Engineering LLC
Foreign contractors account for a majority share of the project pipeline in the Qatar construction market.
Qatar Construction Market Analysis by Contractors, 2023 (%)
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A few of the leading consultants in the Qatar construction market are:
- SNC-Lavalin Group Inc (AtkinsRealis)
- Dar Group
- Parsons Corp
- Arab Engineering Bureau
- Gulf Engineering & Industrial Consultancy
Consultants with headquarters outside Qatar are involved in most of the project pipeline by value.
Qatar Construction Market Analysis by Consultants, 2023 (%)
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Qatar Construction Market - Latest Developments
A few of the latest developments in the Qatar construction market are:
- The largest commercial project currently in the pipeline is the Al Wukair Logistics Park project, which involves the construction of a logistic park in Al Wukair. It includes the construction of warehouses, dry, cold, frozen, and chemical storage facilities, retail outlets, and worker’s accommodation, among others.
- The industrial construction pipeline includes the Blue Ammonia-VII Expansion, which comprises the construction of an ammonia plant, a urea plant, and related infrastructure facilities.
Segments Covered in the Report
Qatar Construction Sectors Outlook (Value, $ Billion, 2019-2028)
- Commercial Construction
- Industrial Construction
- Infrastructure Construction
- Energy and Utilities Construction
- Institutional Construction
- Residential Construction
Scope
This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the construction industry in Qatar. It provides –
• Historical (2019-2023) and forecast (2024-2028) valuations of the construction industry in Qatar, 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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• Assess business risks, including cost, regulatory and competitive pressures.
• Evaluate competitive risk and success factors.
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Frequently asked questions
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What was the construction market size in Qatar in 2023?
The construction market size in Qatar was $51.2 billion in 2023.
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What will the Qatar construction market growth rate be during the forecast period?
The construction market in Qatar is projected to achieve an AAGR of more than 4% during 2025-2028.
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Which sector accounted for the highest share of the Qatar construction market in 2023?
The energy and utilities construction sector accounted for the highest share of the Qatar construction market in 2023.
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Which are the leading contractors in the Qatar construction market?
A few of the leading contractors in the Qatar construction market are Al Jaber Group LLC, Consolidated Contractors Co, UrbaCon Trading & Contracting LLC, McDermott International Ltd, and Al Darwish Engineering LLC, among others.
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Which are the leading consultants in the Qatar construction market?
A few of the leading consultants in the Qatar construction market are SNC-Lavalin Group Inc (AtkinsRealis), Dar Group, Parsons Corp, Arab Engineering Bureau, and Gulf Engineering & Industrial Consultancy, among others.
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