Market overview
The global port construction market is worth USD 47.5 bn in 2026 and is forecast to reach USD 81.1 bn by 2036, growing at a 5.5% CAGR. China is the largest country market and Quays and terminals is the largest by work segment.
| Scope | Construction and expansion of seaports and terminals: quays, breakwaters, dredging, container yards, cargo handling infrastructure and port access works, valued at contractor revenue. |
|---|---|
| Industry | Services and Utilities |
| Value 2025 | USD 45.0 bn |
| Value 2026 | USD 47.5 bn |
| Value 2036 | USD 81.1 bn |
| CAGR 2026-2036 | 5.5% |
| Volume 2026 | 641 projects |
| Volume 2036 | 899 projects |
| Average price 2026 | USD 74,030,000 per project |
| Report price | Starts from USD 1,999 |
| Published | November 2026 |
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Port Construction market size and forecast, 2026-2036
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| Year | Market value |
|---|---|
| 2026 | USD 47.5 bn |
| 2027 | USD 50.1 bn |
| 2028 | USD 52.8 bn |
| 2029 | USD 55.7 bn |
| 2030 | USD 58.8 bn |
| 2031 | USD 62.0 bn |
| 2032 | USD 65.5 bn |
| 2033 | USD 69.1 bn |
| 2034 | USD 72.9 bn |
| 2035 | USD 76.9 bn |
| 2036 | USD 81.1 bn |
Port Construction market segmentation
By work
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| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quays and terminals | 38.0% | 38.0% | USD 18.0 bn | 5.5% |
| Dredging and reclamation | 24.0% | 22.9% | USD 11.4 bn | 5.0% |
| Breakwaters and marine structures | 18.0% | 17.2% | USD 8.5 bn | 5.0% |
| Yards, equipment foundations and access | 20.0% | 22.0% | USD 9.5 bn | 6.5% |
By port type
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| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Container | 44.0% | 44.0% | USD 20.9 bn | 5.5% |
| Bulk and general cargo | 26.0% | 24.8% | USD 12.3 bn | 5.0% |
| Energy and LNG | 16.0% | 18.4% | USD 7.6 bn | 7.0% |
| Passenger and other | 14.0% | 12.7% | USD 6.6 bn | 4.5% |
By project type
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenfield ports | 34.0% | 31.0% | USD 16.1 bn | 4.5% |
| Expansion | 42.0% | 41.0% | USD 19.9 bn | 5.2% |
| Modernisation and automation | 24.0% | 28.0% | USD 11.4 bn | 7.1% |
By procurement route
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public port authority | 46.0% | 41.0% | USD 21.8 bn | 4.3% |
| Concession and PPP | 34.0% | 38.0% | USD 16.1 bn | 6.7% |
| Private terminal operator | 20.0% | 21.0% | USD 9.5 bn | 6.0% |
By water depth
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 12 m | 28.0% | 23.0% | USD 13.3 bn | 3.4% |
| 12 m to 16 m | 44.0% | 43.0% | USD 20.9 bn | 5.3% |
| Above 16 m | 28.0% | 34.0% | USD 13.3 bn | 7.6% |
Top 25 countries for port construction by revenue
Countries are ranked by revenue earned from sales in the country, not by where the product is made. The ten largest hold 73.0% of 2026 revenue and the 25 countries below together hold 93.0%.
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| # | Country | Value 2026 | Share 2026 | Value 2036 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | USD 13.3 bn | 28.0% | USD 20.4 bn | 4.3% |
| 2 | India | USD 5.2 bn | 11.0% | USD 11.1 bn | 7.8% |
| 3 | Saudi Arabia | USD 2.8 bn | 6.0% | USD 5.3 bn | 6.3% |
| 4 | United States | USD 2.8 bn | 6.0% | USD 4.4 bn | 4.4% |
| 5 | United Arab Emirates | USD 2.4 bn | 5.0% | USD 4.4 bn | 6.3% |
| 6 | Indonesia | USD 1.9 bn | 4.0% | USD 3.6 bn | 6.8% |
| 7 | Vietnam | USD 1.9 bn | 4.0% | USD 3.9 bn | 7.4% |
| 8 | Egypt | USD 1.7 bn | 3.5% | USD 3.2 bn | 6.9% |
| 9 | Brazil | USD 1.4 bn | 3.0% | USD 2.5 bn | 5.8% |
| 10 | Netherlands | USD 1.2 bn | 2.5% | USD 1.7 bn | 3.7% |
| 11 | Singapore | USD 1.1 bn | 2.4% | USD 1.8 bn | 4.5% |
| 12 | South Korea | USD 1.1 bn | 2.4% | USD 1.8 bn | 4.5% |
| 13 | Japan | USD 921 mn | 1.9% | USD 1.4 bn | 4.5% |
| 14 | Turkey | USD 788 mn | 1.7% | USD 1.3 bn | 5.5% |
| 15 | Malaysia | USD 698 mn | 1.5% | USD 1.1 bn | 4.5% |
| 16 | Thailand | USD 631 mn | 1.3% | USD 1.1 bn | 5.5% |
| 17 | Morocco | USD 579 mn | 1.2% | USD 989 mn | 5.5% |
| 18 | Philippines | USD 536 mn | 1.1% | USD 916 mn | 5.5% |
| 19 | Oman | USD 503 mn | 1.1% | USD 778 mn | 4.5% |
| 20 | Australia | USD 475 mn | 1.0% | USD 738 mn | 4.5% |
| 21 | Pakistan | USD 451 mn | 0.9% | USD 770 mn | 5.5% |
| 22 | Nigeria | USD 432 mn | 0.9% | USD 738 mn | 5.5% |
| 23 | Italy | USD 413 mn | 0.9% | USD 641 mn | 4.5% |
| 24 | Greece | USD 394 mn | 0.8% | USD 608 mn | 4.4% |
| 25 | Germany | USD 380 mn | 0.8% | USD 592 mn | 4.5% |
| Rest of world | USD 3.3 bn | 7.0% | USD 5.4 bn | 4.8% |
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Competitive landscape
Group 1: Global leaders
- China Harbour Engineering Company
- Boskalis
- DEME
- Jan De Nul
- Van Oord
- Vinci
- China State Construction Engineering
- Samsung C&T
Group 2: Regional and specialist players
- Penta-Ocean Construction
- Archirodon
- Besix
- Great Lakes Dredge & Dock
- Orascom Construction
- Weeks Marine
- Orion Marine Group
- Cashman Dredging
- STRABAG
- Daewoo Engineering & Construction
Group 3: Emerging and niche players
- Larsen & Toubro
- Hyundai Engineering & Construction
- Afcons Infrastructure
- Dredging Corporation of India
Research methodology
Every figure on this page comes from the research framework that we apply to all of the markets we cover. The 2025 base for the port construction market is built from the volume sold and the price that buyers pay, and is cross-checked against the size of the wider industry the market belongs to. Where a market can be sized in more than one way, the routes are compared before a figure is set.
The forecast runs year by year from the 2025 base to 2036. Growth in each year reflects demand from the industries that buy the product, adoption of new technology, pricing, regulation and replacement cycles. Volume and price are modelled together, so revenue in each year equals volume multiplied by average price. The 2026 to 2036 compound annual growth rate of 5.5% is calculated from the resulting values.
The market is divided by work, by port type, by project type, by procurement route, by water depth. The 25 largest countries are ranked by revenue earned from sales to buyers in each country, not by where the product is made. Segment values and country values add up to the market total in every year, and every report is checked for consistency before it is published.
Companies are placed in three groups: global leaders, regional and specialist players, and emerging and niche players. The groups describe how companies compete in the market. They are not a ranking and they are not market shares.
Our analysts also carry out primary research. Customized reports add interviews with key opinion leaders, such as senior executives, technical specialists and buyers, to test the assumptions behind the numbers for the question being asked.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the port construction market?
The global port construction market is estimated at USD 45.0 bn in 2025 and USD 47.5 bn in 2026.
How fast will the port construction market grow?
It is forecast to reach USD 81.1 bn by 2036, a compound annual growth rate of 5.5% from 2026, an increase of USD 33.6 bn.
Which country is the largest market for port construction?
China is the largest market by revenue at USD 13.3 bn in 2026, 28.0% of the global total. The three largest countries together hold 45.0%.
Which country is growing fastest?
Among the ten largest markets, India is growing fastest at 7.8% a year from 2026 to 2036.
Which port construction segment is largest?
In the by work split, Quays and terminals is the largest segment with 38.0% of 2026 revenue.
Who are the leading port construction companies?
Global leaders include China Harbour Engineering Company, Boskalis, DEME, Jan De Nul.
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