Middle East & Africa Infrastructure Construction Market Size
| Study Period | 2020 - 2029 |
| Base Year For Estimation | 2023 |
| Forecast Data Period | 2024 - 2029 |
| Historical Data Period | 2020 - 2022 |
| CAGR | 3.50 % |
| Market Concentration | High |
Major Players
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order |
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Middle East & Africa Infrastructure Construction Market Analysis
The Middle East & Africa Infrastructure Construction Market is valued at USD 48 Billion and is expected to register a CAGR of 3.5% during the forecast period. Before any specific Middle Eastern country implemented any steps, the pandemic's effects were first felt in January 2020.
- A supply chain delay resulted from China closing its borders, which was rapidly felt by numerous projects. Shipments of commodities and materials for building projects were suspended as a result.
- Additionally, because of travel restrictions in much of the Far East and the fact that many of the contractors working in the Middle East are from China and South Korea in particular, many contractors had difficulty mobilizing (or re-mobilizing) a significant portion of their management and supervision resources.
- As Covid-19 outbreaks spread throughout the Middle East, some governments acted to safeguard their inhabitants and communities, with varying degrees of impact on construction projects.
- Over the coming years, the Kingdom has various new infrastructure development projects planned. Spending on these construction projects is anticipated to support both the expansion of the sector and the continued building of significant projects like NEOM.
- Saudi Arabia started the Rua Al Madinah project in August 2022 to expand the Kingdom's tourism and pilgrimage industries. Notably, the infrastructure initiative aims to strengthen Madinah's reputation as a centre of Islamic culture. The building project is being designed and carried out by Rua Al Madinah Holding Company, which is owned by PIF and is in line with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030. By 2030, the project will, among other things, renovate 1.5 million square metres and create 47,000 hotel rooms.
- Saudi Arabia also began work on the Jeddah Central development project in August 2022. Construction of four iconic structures, including a museum, a sports stadium, a coral farm, and an opera house, is part of the USD 20 Billion infrastructure project. Additionally, more than 3,000 hotels and tourist attractions, as well as at least 17,000 homes for residents, will be constructed.
- The Shindagha Corridor Project, overseen by the Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), entails the construction of a 13 km long road network along Al Mina, Sheikh Rashid Street, Al Khaleej, and Cairo Streets in Dubai. It is noteworthy that the infrastructure project has been divided into five distinct phases, one of which entails building a 295 m bridge. The project will cost AED 5 Billion, or USD 1.37 Billion. Notably, it is anticipated that all five phases would be finished by 2027.
- The USD 2.7 Billion Sheikh Zayed double-deck road project is one of many transport and road infrastructure projects the United Arab Emirates currently has in development. There are also more less conventional projects in addition to these construction ones, such as the USD 5.9 Billion hyperloop project connecting Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
- Nigerian refineries are in a dismal state, leaving one of Africa's biggest crude oil producers to depend on petroleum imports. However, Dangote is changing that narrative with an indigenous refinery capable of processing 650,000 barrels per day, making it the largest single-train refinery in the world. The refinery spans 2,635 hectares in Lekki Free Trade Zone, Lekki, Lagos State. It is said to cost more than USD 12 billion. The refinery is expected to be fully operational by the end of 2022.
Middle East & Africa Infrastructure Construction Market Trends
Giga Infrastructure Projects in Saudi Arabia to Boost the Infrastructure Construction Market Sector
The significance of construction in Saudi Arabia is underscored by its suite of Giga projects, transport and mobility schemes, such as Riyadh Metro, social infrastructure developments, such as the Ministry of Housing's Sakani program, and energy megaprojects, such as the state-owned Aramco's Berri and Marjan oil fields.
Currently, the country's economy is entering a post-oil era in which the kingdom's mega-cities, which are under construction, will provide future growth. According to industry sources, more than 5,200 construction projects are currently ongoing in Saudi Arabia at a value of USD 819 billion. These projects account for approximately 35% of the total value of active projects across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).
Some of the major urban construction projects in Saudi Arabia include the King Abdullah Security Compounds (Phase 5) and the Grand Mosque (Holy Haram Mosque expansion), each valued at USD 21.3 billion and developed by the Ministry of Municipalities and Rural Affairs in Makkah.
The top construction projects in Saudi Arabia include Neom, the Red Sea Project, Qiddiya entertainment city, Amaala, Jean Nouvel's Sharman resort in Al-Ula, Makkah Grand Mosque - Third Expansion, Jeddah Tower, Ministry of Housing's Sakani Homes, Jabal Omar, Al Widyan, Riyadh Metro, Riyadh Rapid Bus Transit System, King Fahd Medical City Expansion, King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz Medical Complexes, King Salman Energy Park (Spark), Saudi Aramco's Berri and Marjan, Hanergy Solar Park, Dumat Al Jandal Wind Power Plant, Saudi Aramco-Total's PIB factory, and Pan-Asia bottling facility.
Infrastructure Construction Projects in Pipeline to Boost the Market
African cities are changing with several major projects, ranging from magnificent skyscrapers to megacities built from scratch. These multimillion-dollar construction projects in Africa are giving its cities a much-needed transformation.
Developing infrastructure has been a focus of many governments to meet the needs and requirements of a growing population, making construction the largest sector in Africa. There are over 570 construction projects in Africa worth USD 450 billion.
The energy sector has projects worth over USD 370 billion, followed by the transportation sector, with projects that include roads, airports, and railways, worth USD 280 billion.
Konza technopolis is Kenya's smart city project, a few kilometers from Nairobi. The Kenyan government allocated 2,000 hectares of land for the project. The city is part of the government's vision for 2030 and may serve as the central hub for tech, science, telecom, and education.
The estimated cost of this smart city is USD 14.5 billion, and it may generate about 20,000 jobs when completed. The first phase of the project's horizontal infrastructure works is expected to be completed by the end of 2022.
Middle East & Africa Infrastructure Construction Industry Overview
The Middle East & Africa Infrastructure Construction market is highly competitive, with the presence of major international players. It presents opportunities for growth during the forecast period, which is expected to further drive market competition. With a few players holding a significant share, the market has an observable level of consolidation.
Middle East & Africa Infrastructure Construction Market Leaders
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KEO International Consultants
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Bechtel
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Parsons International
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Tiger Group
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WorleyParsons - UAE
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
Middle East & Africa Infrastructure Construction Market News
- October 2022: Nigeria's Lagos state government plans to start construction of a new airport in the Lekki-Epe region. The new airport facility will cover an area of 3,500 hectares, and construction work is expected to begin next year.
- July 2022: Saudi Arabia is embarking on an ambitious plan to build the world's largest structure in the northwest of the kingdom. The structure known as Mirror Line consists of two reflective glass structures that reach 1,600 feet (488 meters) in height and run parallel for 120 kilometers (75 miles) across coastal, mountainous, and desert terrain.
Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION
- 1.1 Study Assumptions and Market Definition
- 1.2 Scope of the Study
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
4. MARKET INSIGHTS
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4.1 Industry Outlook (Current Economic and Construction Market Scenario)
- 4.1.1 GDP, Fiscal Policy, Monetary Policy, Economic Activity
- 4.1.2 Inflation
- 4.1.3 Interest Rates
- 4.1.4 Exchange Rates
- 4.1.5 Consumer Confidence
- 4.1.6 Infrastructure Spending
- 4.1.7 Development Indices Ranking
- 4.2 Regulatory Environment, Compliance Processes, EHS Trends and Key Policy Initiatives for the Global Infrastructure Sector
- 4.3 Technological Innovations in the Construction Sector
5. MARKET DYNAMICS
- 5.1 Market Overview
- 5.2 Market Drivers
- 5.3 Market Restraints
- 5.4 Value Chain / Supply Chain Analysis
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5.5 Industry Attractiveness - Porters Five Force's Analysis
- 5.5.1 Threat of New Entrants
- 5.5.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers/Consumers
- 5.5.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
- 5.5.4 Threat of Substitute Products
- 5.5.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry
- 5.6 Impact of COVID-19 on the Market
6. MARKET SEGMENTATION
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6.1 By Type
- 6.1.1 Social Infrastructure
- 6.1.1.1 Schools
- 6.1.1.2 Hospitals
- 6.1.1.3 Defense
- 6.1.1.4 Other Infrastructure
- 6.1.2 Transportation Infrastructure
- 6.1.2.1 Railways
- 6.1.2.2 Roadways
- 6.1.2.3 Airports
- 6.1.2.4 Ports
- 6.1.2.5 Waterways
- 6.1.3 Extraction Infrastructure
- 6.1.3.1 Oil and Gas
- 6.1.3.2 Other Extraction (Minerals, Metals, and Coal)
- 6.1.4 Utilities Infrastructure
- 6.1.4.1 Power Generation
- 6.1.4.2 Electricity Transmission & Distribution
- 6.1.4.3 Water
- 6.1.4.4 Gas
- 6.1.4.5 Telecoms
- 6.1.5 Manufacturing Infrastructure
- 6.1.5.1 Metal and Ore Production
- 6.1.5.2 Petroleum Refining
- 6.1.5.3 Chemical Manufacturing
- 6.1.5.4 Industrial Parks and Clusters
- 6.1.5.5 Other Infrastructure
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6.2 By Country
- 6.2.1 Saudi Arabia
- 6.2.2 United Arab Emirates
- 6.2.3 Iran
- 6.2.4 South Africa
- 6.2.5 Rest Of MEA
7. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
- 7.1 Market Concentration
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7.2 Company profiles
- 7.2.1 KEO International Consultants
- 7.2.2 Bechtel
- 7.2.3 Parsons International
- 7.2.4 Tiger Group
- 7.2.5 WorleyParsons - UAE
- 7.2.6 McDermot (CB&I LLC)
- 7.2.7 Consolidated Contractors Group
- 7.2.8 Fluor Corp.
- 7.2.9 Jacobs Solutions
- 7.2.10 Al Futtaim Carillion
- 7.2.11 Joannou And Paraskevaides Limited (JP)
- 7.2.12 ACC Arabian Construction Company
- 7.2.13 Sonatrach
- 7.2.14 Dumez Nigeria PLC
- 7.2.15 General Nile Company For Roads & Bridges*
- *List Not Exhaustive
8. FUTURE OF THE MARKET
9. APPENDIX
Middle East & Africa Infrastructure Construction Industry Segmentation
Infrastructure construction and civil engineering companies build large buildings, bridges, dams, pipelines, road networks, ports, railways, and aqueducts.
The Middle East & Africa Infrastructure Construction Market is segmented by Type (Social Infrastructure (Schools, Hospitals, Defense, and Other Infrastructure), Transportation Infrastructure (Railways, Roadways, Airports, Ports, Waterways), Extraction Infrastructure (Oil and Gas, Other Extraction (Minerals, Metals, and Coal), Utilities Infrastructure (Power Generation, Electricity Transmission & Distribution, Water, Gas, Telecoms), Manufacturing Infrastructure (Metal and Ore Production, Petroleum Refining, Chemical Manufacturing, Industrial Parks and Clusters, Other Infrastructure)), Country (Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Iran, South Africa, and Rest of MEA). The report offers market size and forecasts for The Middle East & Africa Infrastructure Construction Market in Value (USD Billion) for all the above segments.
| By Type | Social Infrastructure | Schools |
| Hospitals | ||
| Defense | ||
| Other Infrastructure | ||
| By Type | Transportation Infrastructure | Railways |
| Roadways | ||
| Airports | ||
| Ports | ||
| Waterways | ||
| By Type | Extraction Infrastructure | Oil and Gas |
| Other Extraction (Minerals, Metals, and Coal) | ||
| By Type | Utilities Infrastructure | Power Generation |
| Electricity Transmission & Distribution | ||
| Water | ||
| Gas | ||
| Telecoms | ||
| By Type | Manufacturing Infrastructure | Metal and Ore Production |
| Petroleum Refining | ||
| Chemical Manufacturing | ||
| Industrial Parks and Clusters | ||
| Other Infrastructure | ||
| By Country | Saudi Arabia | |
| United Arab Emirates | ||
| Iran | ||
| South Africa | ||
| Rest Of MEA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current Middle East & Africa Infrastructure Construction Market size?
The Middle East & Africa Infrastructure Construction Market is projected to register a CAGR of greater than 3.5% during the forecast period (2024-2029)
Who are the key players in Middle East & Africa Infrastructure Construction Market?
KEO International Consultants, Bechtel, Parsons International, Tiger Group and WorleyParsons - UAE are the major companies operating in the Middle East & Africa Infrastructure Construction Market.
What years does this Middle East & Africa Infrastructure Construction Market cover?
The report covers the Middle East & Africa Infrastructure Construction Market historical market size for years: 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. The report also forecasts the Middle East & Africa Infrastructure Construction Market size for years: 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028 and 2029.
Middle East & Africa Infrastructure Construction Industry Report
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