Rising Construction Material Costs Impact Building and Renovation in Cyprus

If you’re considering building or renovating a property in Cyprus, brace for an uptick in expenses. According to the June 2026 report by the Cyprus Statistical Service (CySTAT), the Construction Materials Price Index reached 122.74 points (base year 2021=100), reflecting a 3.12% rise compared to June 2025. This upward trend spans all principal construction material groups, signaling persistent inflationary pressures in the sector.

Metal Products Lead Price Increases

Among all categories, metal products experienced the steepest annual growth at 5.02%. This was closely followed by the combined group comprising wood products, insulation materials, chemicals, and plastics, which collectively saw prices climb by 4.07%. Other materials showed moderate increases: electromechanical equipment rose 2.99%, minerals by 2.49%, and mineral products edged up slightly by 0.61%. This broad-based price surge points to growing challenges for developers, contractors, and homeowners alike.

Breakdown of Key Material Categories

Delving deeper, the minerals category includes:

• Aggregates: +1.56%
• Cement materials: +3.82%
• Stone products: +1.30%

Within mineral products, cement-based materials increased by 0.79%, while ceramic products remained nearly flat with a marginal 0.01% uptick.

The group covering wood, insulation, chemicals, and plastics showed varied shifts:

• Wood products: +4.38%
• Insulation materials: +1.16%
• Chemical products: +2.64%
• Plastic products: +6.53% — the most notable surge within this category.

Metal products continue facing cost pressures, with iron and steel rising 3.76% and aluminium alongside other metals posting a substantial 7.56% increase — the largest across all subcategories.

Electromechanical Equipment Shows Mixed Trends

Price movements in electromechanical items were more segmented. Electrical equipment rose significantly by 6.23%, while heating and cooling equipment bucked the trend, falling 1.67%. Other equipment categories grew moderately by 2.77%.

First-Half 2026 Recap: Inflation Persists

Examining the first six months of 2026, the overall Construction Materials Price Index increased by 1.62% compared with the same period in 2025. Highlights include:

• Electromechanical equipment: +2.59%
• Wood, insulation, chemicals & plastics: +2.27%
• Minerals: +1.89%
• Metal products: +1.78%
• Mineral products: +0.30%

These ongoing increases suggest that higher input costs will continue to influence construction and renovation budgets across Cyprus well into the remainder of 2026. Builders and homeowners planning projects should factor in these inflationary pressures.

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As Cyprus continues to attract local and international property buyers, staying informed on material cost trends is essential for making savvy real estate decisions in 2026.