The National Institute of Statistics (INS) has announced an average increase of 6.2% in construction material prices between January and August 2025, compared with the same period of the previous year. This development comes after a relatively stable 2024, when prices remained constant.

The largest price hikes were recorded for cement-based products (+8.1%), metal reinforcements (+7.4%), and basalt mineral wool (+9.2%). By contrast, prices for wood and wood-derived products stagnated, even registering slight decreases in some regions.

Representatives of the Construction Companies’ Association (PSC) warn that price volatility affects the financial predictability of projects and call for the indexation of public contract values in line with construction material inflation, a measure already provided for in certain ministerial orders.

Despite the moderate increase, the market remains active, and stocks are sufficient for current demand. Experts estimate a slight easing of prices towards the end of the year, depending on the evolution of production costs and demand in the residential sector.