11-Year Peak: South Korea Overseas Construction Orders 2025 Hit $47B
South Korea's overseas construction orders hit an 11-year high of $47.27 billion in 2025, driven by the massive Czech nuclear plant deal. Read the full regional analysis.
$47.27 billion. That's the staggering total South Korean builders secured in offshore contracts last year. According to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, it's the highest level since 2014, signaling a major resurgence in the nation's construction sector. This 27.4% year-on-year jump was largely propelled by a massive energy deal in Central Europe.
How Czech Plant Deal Drove 2025 Overseas Construction Orders
Europe has emerged as the new powerhouse for Korean builders. Orders from the region soared nearly fourfold to $20.16 billion, accounting for over 42% of the global total. The heavyweight contributor was the Dukovany nuclear power plant project in the Czech Republic, valued at $18.72 billion.
In contrast, the traditionally dominant Middle East market saw a decline, with orders falling 35.8% to $11.8 billion. North America and the Asia-Pacific regions also dipped by 10% combined. However, Africa showed explosive potential, with orders tripling to $680 million as diversification efforts began to pay off.
Top 5 Countries for Orders in 2025
| Rank | Country | Order Value (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Czech Republic | $18.73 Billion |
| 2 | United States | $5.79 Billion |
| 3 | Iraq | $3.46 Billion |
| 4 | Qatar | $2.85 Billion |
| 5 | Saudi Arabia | $2.85 Billion |
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