Industry Statistics and Trends
Market size and recent performance (2016-2031)
Industry revenue has grown at a CAGR of 1.1 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated €4.5bn in 2026.
Trends and Insights
The downturn in the construction industry as a result of high construction costs and rising interest rates is having a negative impact on the scaffolding industry
- The sharp rise in construction prices and the turnaround in interest rates in the European economic area are currently slowing down activity in the construction industry. The slowdown in the construction industry is mainly due to the drastic rise in interest rates since the summer of 2022 and high inflation, which are sharply increasing the financing costs for construction projects, dampening demand, particularly in new residential construction, and leading to a reluctance to invest. According to data from the Federal Statistical Office, only 251,900 flats were completed in 2024, which corresponds to a decline of around 14% compared to the previous year.
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Industry outlook (2026-2031)
Market size is projected to grow over the next five years.
Trends and Insights
Energy-efficient refurbishment offers growth prospects for scaffolding construction
- The energy-efficient refurbishment of old buildings is likely to become increasingly important for the industry. According to the Federal Statistical Office, around 75% of the German building stock was built before 1979 and no longer meets today's energy standards. Around 13 to 15 million buildings therefore need to be renovated. In order to achieve the climate targets in the building sector, the annual refurbishment rate should be increased from the current 1% to at least 2% to 3% in the coming years.
Biggest companies in the Scaffolding Services in Germany
| Company | Market Share (%)
2026 | Revenue (€m)
2026 |
|---|---|---|
Xervon GmbH | 91.6 | |
Nietiedt Gerüstbau GmbH | 89.7 | |
Bilfinger Arnholdt GmbH | 54.0 |
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Products & Services Segmentation
Source: IBISWorld
Industry revenue is measured across several distinct product and services lines, including Frame scaffolding, Modular scaffolding and Pipe coupling frames. Frame scaffolding is the largest segment of the Scaffolding Services in Germany.
Trends and Insights
Frame scaffolding is easy to assemble and dismantle and is mostly used for standard applications
- Frame scaffolding, also known as plug-in frame or lightning scaffolding, is the industry's all-round product that can be used for many applications. In their basic form, they consist of base plates for anchoring to the ground, vertical frame elements made of aluminium or steel tubes and horizontally installed frame panels as well as diagonal and side protection elements to reinforce the frame elements.
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Table of Contents
About this industry
Industry definition
The scaffolding sector comprises companies that plan and erect stationary scaffolding structures made of tubular steel and aluminium elements, rent them out for a certain period of time and then dismantle them again. In addition to the assembly of system scaffolding made from standardised scaffolding elements, the industry also includes special scaffolding construction and the erection of mobile event stands.
What's included in this industry?
Products and services covered in the Scaffolding Services industry in Germany include Frame scaffolding, Modular scaffolding and Pipe coupling frames.Companies
Companies covered in the Scaffolding Services industry in Germany include Xervon GmbH, Nietiedt Gerüstbau GmbH and Bilfinger Arnholdt GmbH.Purchase this report to view all 4 major companies in this industry.
Related Terms
Related terms covered in the Scaffolding Services industry in Germany include facades construction, industrial scaffolding, working equipment, protective equipment, carrying equipment, facade scaffolding, space equipment, system equipment and building information modelling (bim).Industry Code
WZ 43.99.1 - Scaffolding Services 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 slowdown in the construction industry has recently threatened the business development of scaffolders. The increase in key interest rates in 2022 has made the financing o...
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 (2016-2025) and forecast (2026-2031)
- Employees, including historical (2016-2025) and forecast (2026-2031)
- Businesses, including historical (2016-2025) and forecast (2026-2031)
- Profit, including historical (2016-2026)
- 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
Learn about an industry's products and services, markets and trends in international trade.
Analyst insight
Frame scaffolding is the most popular industry product due to its ease of assembly and disassembly. However, their use is dwindling in favour of more flexible modular scaffol...
In this chapter
- Products & Services
- Major Markets
Key metrics
- Largest market segment and value in 2026
- Product innovation level
Charts
- Products & services segmentation in 2026
- Major market segmentation in 2026
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 central region is particularly attractive due to the large number of industrial customers. The companies are mainly concentrated in the Ruhr area and the other conurbatio...
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 2026
Tables
- Number and share of establishments in each region in 2026
- Number and share of revenue each region accounts for in 2026
- Number and share of wages each region accounts for in 2026
- Number and share of employees in each region in 2026
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
Mobile working and lifting platforms are increasingly replacing stationary scaffolding for smaller inspection and renovation jobs. The use of a work platform is always an adv...
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 2021-2026
- 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
There are no main players in the industry. Most scaffolders only offer their services in a limited catchment area.
In this chapter
- Market Share Concentration
- Companies
- Company Spotlights
Charts
- Industry market share by company in 2022 through 2026
- Major companies in the industry, including market share, revenue, profit and profit margin in 2026
- Overview of Xervon GmbH's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2020 through 2026
- Overview of Nietiedt Gerüstbau GmbH's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2020 through 2026
- Overview of Bilfinger Arnholdt GmbH's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2020 through 2026
- Overview of revenue, market share and profit margin trend for one additional company
Detailed analysis
- Description and key data for Xervon GmbH, and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description and key data for Nietiedt Gerüstbau GmbH, and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description and key data for Bilfinger Arnholdt GmbH, 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
Increasing government investment in infrastructure as part of the special fund for infrastructure and climate neutrality holds sales potential for scaffolders. Scaffolding st...
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 (2016-2031)
- Assistance historical data and forecast (2016-2031)
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
Rising labour costs have caused profit margins in the scaffolding industry to fall. Increased energy and material costs have also reduced profitability.
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 2026
- Average sector operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2026
- Investment vs. share of economy
Data tables
- Cash Flow & Debt Service Ratios (2016-2031)
- Revenue per Employee (2016-2031)
- Revenue per Enterprise (2016-2031)
- Employees per Establishment (2016-2031)
- Employees per Enterprise (2016-2031)
- Average Wage (2016-2031)
- Wages/Revenue (2016-2031)
- Establishments per Enterprise (2016-2031)
- IVA/Revenue (2016-2031)
- Imports/Demand (2016-2031)
- Exports/Revenue (2016-2031)
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 (2016-2031)
- IVA (2016-2031)
- Establishments (2016-2031)
- Enterprises (2016-2031)
- Employment (2016-2031)
- Exports (2016-2031)
- Imports (2016-2031)
- Wages (2016-2031)
Top Questions Answered
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What is the market size of the Scaffolding Services industry in Germany in 2026?
The market size of the Scaffolding Services industry in Germany is €4.5bn in 2026.
How many businesses are there in the Scaffolding Services industry in Germany in 2026?
There are 2,793 businesses in the Scaffolding Services industry in Germany, which has grown at a CAGR of 1.3 % between 2021 and 2026.
How may import tariffs affect the Scaffolding Services industry in Germany?
The Scaffolding Services 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 Scaffolding Services industry in Germany?
The Scaffolding Services industry in Germany is unlikely to be materially impacted by export tariffs with exports accounting for a low share of industry revenue.
Has the Scaffolding Services industry in Germany grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Scaffolding Services industry in Germany has been growing at a CAGR of 1.1 % between 2021 and 2026.
What is the forecast growth of the Scaffolding Services industry in Germany over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Scaffolding Services industry in Germany is expected to grow.
What are the biggest companies in the Scaffolding Services industry in Germany?
The biggest companies operating in the Scaffolding Services industry in Germany are Xervon GmbH, Nietiedt Gerüstbau GmbH and Bilfinger Arnholdt GmbH
What does the Scaffolding Services industry in Germany include?
Frame scaffolding and Modular scaffolding are part of the Scaffolding Services industry in Germany.
Which companies have the highest market share in the Scaffolding Services industry in Germany?
The company holding the most market share in the Scaffolding Services industry in Germany is Xervon GmbH.
How competitive is the Scaffolding Services industry in Germany?
The level of competition is high and steady in the Scaffolding Services industry in Germany.
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- German Federal Statistics Office (Destatis)
- European Statistics Office (Eurostat)
- United Nations Comtrade
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