Industry Statistics and Trends
Market size and recent performance (2014-2029)
Industry revenue has declined at a CAGR of 2.5 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated €21.8bn in 2024.
Trends and Insights
Property developers offer prospective property buyers a comprehensive service from a single source
- Property developers are companies that build and sell residential and commercial properties at their own risk. In contrast to construction companies, which build on land already owned by their clients, property developers are usually the owners of the land to be built on and therefore also act as the client vis-à-vis the authorities and commissioned construction companies.
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Industry outlook (2025-2030)
Market size is projected to grow over the next five years.
Trends and Insights
Inner-city conversion projects are also likely to characterise market development in the metropolitan regions in the coming years
- In recent years, the increasing scarcity of building land in urban centres has driven the development of new residential districts on conversion sites such as former barracks, railway or industrial wasteland.
Biggest companies in the Building Project Development in Germany
| Company | Market Share (%)
2024 | Revenue (€m)
2024 |
|---|---|---|
BPD Europe B. V. | 650.0 | |
Bonava AB | 632.0 | |
Instone Real Estate Group SE | 548.0 |
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Products & Services Segmentation
Source: IBISWorld
Industry revenue is measured across several distinct product and services lines, including Apartment blocks, Detached and semi-detached houses and Non-residential buildings without office buildings. Apartment blocks is the largest segment of the Building Project Development in Germany.
Trends and Insights
The construction of apartment blocks is the sector's most important field of activity
- Apartment blocks consist of at least three residential units, which are typically spread over several storeys. Larger apartment blocks are categorised as multi-storey residential buildings.
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About this industry
Industry definition
The industry participants acquire and develop building plots. They also commission construction companies to build non-residential and residential buildings and then sell these to customers. Land and buildings are only offered to customers as a package.
What's included in this industry?
Products and services covered in the Building Project Development industry in Germany include Apartment blocks, Detached and semi-detached houses, Non-residential buildings without office buildings and Office building.Companies
Companies covered in the Building Project Development industry in Germany include BPD Europe B. V., Bonava AB and Instone Real Estate Group SE.Purchase this report to view all 4 major companies in this industry.
Related Terms
Related terms covered in the Building Project Development industry in Germany include general contractor, subcontractors, builder and smarthome.Industry Code
WZ 41.10 - Building Project Development in Germany
Performance
Get an indication of the industry's health through historical, current and forward-looking trends in the performance indicators that make or break businesses.
Analyst insights
The period of low interest rates between 2016 and 2021 created a positive market environment for property developers. The construction industry, particularly residential cons...
In this chapter (4)
- Current Performance
- Outlook
- Volatility
- Life Cycle
Key metrics
- Annual Revenue, Recent Growth, Forecast, Revenue Volatility
- Number of Employees, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Employee
- Number of Businesses, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Business
- Total Profit, Profit Margin, Profit per Business
Charts
- Revenue, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Employees, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Businesses, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Profit, including historical (2014-2024)
- Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth
- Industry Life Cycle
Detailed analysis
- Trends in supply, demand and current events that are driving current industry performance
- Expected trends, economic factors and ongoing events that drive the industry's outlook
- Key success factors for businesses to overcome volatility
- How contribution to GDP, industry saturation, innovation, consolidation, and technology and systems influence the industry's life cycle phase.
Products and Markets
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Analyst insight
The construction of apartment blocks is the sector's most important field of activity. The sale of these buildings and the associated plots of land generates over half of the...
In this chapter
- Products & Services
- Major Markets
Key metrics
- Largest market segment and value in 2024
- Product innovation level
Charts
- Products & services segmentation in 2024
- Major market segmentation in 2024
Detailed analysis
- Trends impacting the recent performance of the industry's various segments
- Innovations in the industry's product or service offering, specialization or delivery method
- Key factors that successful businesses consider in their offerings
- Buying segments and key trends influencing demand for industry products and services
Geographic Breakdown
Discover where business activity is most concentrated in an industry and the factors driving these trends to find opportunities and conduct regional benchmarking.
Analyst insights
The Süd region has the largest share of companies in the construction industry. It has been the strongest economic region in Germany for decades.
In this chapter (1)
- Business Locations
Charts
- Share of revenue, establishment, wages and employment in each region
- Share of population compared to establishments in each region in 2024
Tables
- Number and share of establishments in each region in 2024
- Number and share of revenue each region accounts for in 2024
- Number and share of wages each region accounts for in 2024
- Number and share of employees in each region in 2024
Detailed analysis
- Geographic spread of the industry across Europe, and trends associated with changes in the business landscape
- Key success factors for businesses to use location to their advantage
Competitive Forces
Get data and insights on what's driving competition in an industry and the challenges industry operators and new entrants may face, with analysis built around Porter's Five Forces framework.
Analyst insights
Developers that have close business relationships with major buyers of buildings, such as property funds, have a decisive competitive advantage in the industry. This is often...
In this chapter (4)
- Concentration
- Barriers to Entry
- Substitutes
- Buyer & Supplier Analysis
Key metrics
- Industry concentration level
- Industry competition level and trend
- Barriers to entry level and trend
- Substitutes level and trend
- Buyer power level and trend
- Supplier power level and trend
Charts
- Market share concentration among the top 4 suppliers from 2019-2024
- Supply chain including upstream supplying industries and downstream buying industries, flow chart
Detailed analysis
- Factors impacting the industry’s level of concentration, such as business distribution, new entrants, or merger and acquisition activity.
- Key success factors for businesses to manage the competitive environment of the industry.
- Challenges that potential industry entrants face such as legal, start-up costs, differentiation, labor/capital intensity and capital expenses.
- Key success factors for potential entrants to overcome barriers to entry.
- Competitive threats from potential substitutes for the industry’s own products and services.
- Key success factors for how successful businesses can compete with substitutes.
- Advantages that buyers have to keep favorable purchasing conditions.
- Advantages that suppliers have to maintain favorable selling conditions.
- Key success factors for how businesses can navigate buyer and supplier power.
Companies
Learn about the performance of the top companies in the industry.
Analyst insights
The construction industry is predominantly characterised by small and medium-sized companies. The four largest industry players together only account for a market share of ju...
In this chapter
- Market Share Concentration
- Companies
- Company Spotlights
Charts
- Industry market share by company in 2020 through 2024
- Major companies in the industry, including market share, revenue, profit and profit margin in 2024
- Overview of BPD Europe B. V.'s performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2018 through 2024
- Overview of Bonava AB's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2018 through 2024
- Overview of Instone Real Estate Group SE's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2018 through 2024
- Overview of revenue, market share and profit margin trend for one additional company
Detailed analysis
- Description and key data for BPD Europe B. V., and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description and key data for Bonava AB, and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description and key data for Instone Real Estate Group SE, and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description, key data and performance trends for one additional company
External Environment
Understand the demographic, economic and regulatory factors that shape how businesses in an industry perform.
Analyst insights
The expected growth in average monthly net household income is favourable for the property development sector. In order to be able to bear the costs of buying a new property,...
In this chapter
- External Drivers
- Regulation & Policy
- Assistance
Key metrics
- Regulation & policy level and trend
- Assistance level and trend
Charts
- Regulation & Policy historical data and forecast (2014-2029)
- Assistance historical data and forecast (2014-2029)
Detailed analysis
- Demographic and macroeconomic factors influencing the industry, including Regulation & Policy and Assistance
- Major types of regulations, regulatory bodies, industry standards or specific regulations impacting requirements for industry operators
- Key governmental and non-governmental groups or policies that may provide some relief for industry operators.
Financial Benchmarks
View average costs for industry operators and compare financial data against an industry's financial benchmarks over time.
Analyst insights
The profit margin of industry players is currently below the average of the past five years. The rising interest rate level since 2022 and the current high construction costs...
In this chapter
- Cost Structure
- Financial Ratios
- Key Ratios
Key metrics
- Profit margin, and how it compares to the sector-wide margin
- Average wages, and how it compares to the sector-wide average wage
- Largest cost component as a percentage of revenue
- Industry average ratios for days' receivables, industry coverage and debt-to-net-worth ratio
Charts
- Average industry operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2024
- Average sector operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2024
- Investment vs. share of economy
Data tables
- Cash Flow & Debt Service Ratios (2014-2029)
- Revenue per Employee (2014-2029)
- Revenue per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- Employees per Establishment (2014-2029)
- Employees per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- Average Wage (2014-2029)
- Wages/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Establishments per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- IVA/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Imports/Demand (2014-2029)
- Exports/Revenue (2014-2029)
Detailed analysis
- Trends in the cost component for industry operators and their impact on industry costs and profitability
Key Statistics
Industry Data
Data Tables
Including values and annual change:
- Revenue (2014-2029)
- IVA (2014-2029)
- Establishments (2014-2029)
- Enterprises (2014-2029)
- Employment (2014-2029)
- Exports (2014-2029)
- Imports (2014-2029)
- Wages (2014-2029)
Top Questions Answered
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What is the market size of the Building Project Development industry in Germany in 2025?
The market size of the Building Project Development industry in Germany is €21.8bn in 2025.
How many businesses are there in the Building Project Development industry in Germany in 2024?
There are 5,007 businesses in the Building Project Development industry in Germany, which has declined at a CAGR of 1.2 % between 2019 and 2024.
How may import tariffs affect the Building Project Development industry in Germany?
The Building Project Development industry in Germany is unlikely to be materially impacted by import tariffs with imports accounting for a low share of industry revenue.
How may export tariffs affect the Building Project Development industry in Germany?
The Building Project Development industry in Germany is unlikely to be materially impacted by export tariffs with exports accounting for a low share of industry revenue.
Has the Building Project Development industry in Germany grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Building Project Development industry in Germany has been declining at a CAGR of 2.5 % between 2019 and 2024.
What is the forecast growth of the Building Project Development industry in Germany over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Building Project Development industry in Germany is expected to grow.
What are the biggest companies in the Building Project Development industry in Germany?
The biggest companies operating in the Building Project Development industry in Germany are BPD Europe B. V., Bonava AB and Instone Real Estate Group SE
What does the Building Project Development industry in Germany include?
Apartment blocks and Detached and semi-detached houses are part of the Building Project Development industry in Germany.
Which companies have the highest market share in the Building Project Development industry in Germany?
The company holding the most market share in the Building Project Development industry in Germany is BPD Europe B. V..
How competitive is the Building Project Development industry in Germany?
The level of competition is high and increasing in the Building Project Development industry in Germany.
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Key data sources in Germany include:
- German Federal Statistics Office (Destatis)
- European Statistics Office (Eurostat)
- United Nations Comtrade
Analysts also use industry specific sources to complement catch-all sources, although their perspective may focus on a particular organization or representative body, rather than a clear overview of all industry operations. However, when balanced against other perspectives, industry-specific sources provide insights into industry trends.
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- Industry and trade associations
- Industry federations or regulators
- Major industry players annual or quarterly filings
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