A More International Construmat Brings Together Companies from 22 Countries

Over one-third of Construmat’s commercial offering is international, with exhibitors from 22 countries represented at the trade show. While the majority are from Europe, companies from China, Morocco, Egypt, Japan, and the United States are also participating. This year, Turkey takes centre stage as this edition’s Guest Country, with 20 exhibiting companies and a strong presence throughout the event’s official programme.

The growing international presence reflects the strong interest in the Spanish construction market and its strategic influence in Southern Europe and the Mediterranean region. Over 35% of the more than 350 exhibitors will come from outside Spain. Countries with the highest number of participating international companies include China, Italy, Turkey, France, Portugal, and Morocco. In terms of attendance, Construmat anticipates an international visitor rate of around 12%.

Several global organisations are also involved in the event’s official programme. Among them are the Union of Mediterranean Architects (UMAR), the European developers’ association Build Europe, the Council for International Accreditation of Architecture & Design (CIAAD), the Global Humane Urbanism Support Organization (GHUSO), and Morocco’s investment and export agency Morocco Now, which returns this year after being the 2024 Guest Country.

Construmat 2025 will also feature international best practices and case studies, with contributions from the Portuguese Ordem dos Arquitectos, the Ordine Ingegneri of Bologna, Moroccan studio ZadaArchitectes Sarlau, and Morocco’s Ministry of Housing. The exhibition also includes a materials library curated by Colab, the United Arab Emirates’ advanced materials research centre.

Turkey in the Spotlight
Backed by the Foreign Economic Relations Board of Turkey (DEİK), Turkey’s role as the Guest Country includes a delegation of 20 exhibiting companies—primarily building material manufacturers—and a number of presentations and panel discussions featured in the main programme. This participation is supported by Turkish construction group Limak and real estate developer Kalyon Cities, both acting as key sponsors. A high-level institutional and business delegation from Turkey will also travel to Barcelona to participate in B2B meetings with Spanish firms.

According to official figures, Turkey, a G20 nation, boasts a dynamic construction sector projected to reach a market volume of $56.04 billion in 2025, with forecasts suggesting it will grow to $71.93 billion by 2030—driven by an average annual growth rate of 5.12%. The country’s ambitious infrastructure investment plan—including major initiatives in transport, energy, and civil works such as the expansion of Antalya International Airport— offers significant opportunities for collaboration with Spanish construction firms.

Construmat will highlight collaborative opportunities between Turkish and Spanish firms, featuring successful projects such as Ion Riva, a sustainable residential development in Istanbul by Kalyon Cities, and major infrastructure achievements like the 1915 Çanakkale Bridge and the new Spotify Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, both led by Limak. The company will also present its Global Engineer Girls initiative, aimed at empowering women in the engineering sector. DEİK will deliver a presentation on the current state of innovation, energy, and sustainability in Turkey’s construction and infrastructure landscape.

Barcelona, May 2025