Brazil Construction Market to Grow by 2.5% in 2025, Supported by Investments in Industrial, Residential, and Energy Sectors

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The construction industry in Brazil is expected to grow by 2.5% in real terms in 2025, driven by investments in the industrial, residential, and energy sectors. According to a survey conducted by the National Confederation of Industry (CNI) in June 2025, infrastructure investment in the country is expected to reach BRL277.9 billion ($51.3 billion) in 2025, equivalent to 2.2% of GDP. The government's New Growth Acceleration Program (PAC) aims to spend BRL500 billion ($92.3 billion) by 2026 to complete all planned projects.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Brazilian construction industry is expected to grow by 2.5% in real terms in 2025, driven by investments in the industrial, residential, and energy sectors.
  • Infrastructure investment in Brazil is expected to reach BRL277.9 billion ($51.3 billion) in 2025, equivalent to 2.2% of GDP.
  • The New Growth Acceleration Program (PAC) aims to spend BRL500 billion ($92.3 billion) by 2026 to complete all planned projects.
  • 48.6% of the 23,000 projects under PAC are in the preparatory stage, while 22.5% are in the execution phase, and 12.3% are in the bidding phase.
  • The Brazilian construction industry is expected to record average annual growth of 4% from 2026 to 2029, driven by investments in renewable energy projects.
  • The government has announced an allocation of BRL10 billion ($1.8 billion) to support green projects, including hydrogen, with projects applying for these funds due by September 2025.
  • Projections for the Brazilian construction industry in the forecast period will be supported by investments in transport and water infrastructure projects.

Statistics:

  • The construction industry in Brazil is expected to grow by 2.5% in real terms in 2025.
  • Infrastructure investment in Brazil is expected to reach BRL277.9 billion ($51.3 billion) in 2025.
  • The New Growth Acceleration Program (PAC) aims to spend BRL500 billion ($92.3 billion) by 2026.
  • 48.6% of the 23,000 projects under PAC are in the preparatory stage, while 22.5% are in the execution phase, and 12.3% are in the bidding phase.
  • The Brazilian construction industry is expected to record average annual growth of 4% from 2026 to 2029.
  • The government has announced an allocation of BRL10 billion ($1.8 billion) to support green projects, including hydrogen.
  • Projects applying for these funds must submit their application by September 2025.

Sources:

  • "Brazil Construction Market Size, Trends, and Forecasts by Sector - Commercial, Industrial, Infrastructure, Energy and Utilities, Institutional and Residential Market Analysis to 2029 (Q2 2025)" report on ResearchAndMarkets.com.
  • National Confederation of Industry (CNI) survey, June 2025.
  • New Growth Acceleration Program (PAC) update, April 2025.
  • ResearchAndMarkets.com, "Brazil Construction Market Size, Trends, and Forecasts by Sector - Commercial, Industrial, Infrastructure, Energy and Utilities, Institutional and Residential Market Analysis to 2029 (Q2 2025)".