Construction material prices posted a modest rise in July, according to data published on Tuesday by the Statistical Service. The Construction Material Price Index for July 2026 stood at 123.00 points (base year 2021=100), an increase of 0.23% compared with the previous month.
Compared with the same month last year, the index recorded a rise of 3.33%.
By main product category, increases were recorded in metal products (4.94%), wood, insulation, chemical and plastic products (4.58%), electromechanical items (3.29%), minerals (2.51%) and mineral products (0.98%).
For the period from January to July 2026, the index rose by 1.87% compared with the same period in 2025.


