Market pricesBuilding material prices in Egypt
Market day 1 November 2026 · Greater Cairo · Egyptian pound · Dollar prices at 56.12 EGP per US dollar
This week's biggest moves · Change compared with the check a week earlier.
- White cement −7.5%
- El Garhy rebar +5.9%
- El Marakby rebar +4.3%
- Suez Steel rebar +4.0%
- Ezz rebar coils +3.2%
| Item | Specification and conditions | Unit | VAT | Price (EGP) | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rebar | |||||
| Ezz rebar | Ezz (Dekheila) rebar, straight lengths; October list price incl. 14% VAT, which Ezz also gives as its indicative price to the consumer at the dealer's store; transport to site extra | ton | Incl. 14% VAT · Supply | 42,050 | +2.9% |
| Beshay rebar | Beshay rebar; October mill list price ex-works, excl. transport and dealer margin; VAT not stated | ton | VAT not stated · Supply | 40,200 | 0.0% |
| Suez Steel rebar | Suez Steel rebar; mill list price ex-works incl. 14% VAT (from 25 October), excl. transport and dealer margin | ton | Incl. 14% VAT · Supply | 41,550 | +4.0% |
| El Marakby rebar | El Marakby rebar, lengths to specification; mill list price ex-works from 25 October, incl. 14% VAT per one report, excl. transport and dealer margin (coils 38,700) | ton | Incl. 14% VAT · Supply | ||
| Structural steel and metals | |||||
| Steel I-beams (IPE) | Hot-rolled IPE beams 140–400 mm, steel S235 (ST37), 12 m lengths; dealer price per ton in Greater Cairo | ton | Incl. 14% VAT · Supply | 58,500 | — |
| Wide-flange beams (HEA/HEB) | Hot-rolled HEA and HEB wide-flange beams 140–400 mm, steel S235 (ST37), 12 m lengths; dealer price per ton in Greater Cairo | ton | Incl. 14% VAT · Supply | 58,500 | — |
| Steel channels (UPN) | Hot-rolled UPN channels 80–300 mm, steel S235 (ST37), 12 m lengths; dealer price per ton in Greater Cairo | ton | Incl. 14% VAT · Supply | 58,500 | — |
| Steel angles 60–100 mm | Hot-rolled equal angles 60–100 mm, 6–10 mm thick, steel S235, 6 and 12 m lengths; dealer price per ton in Greater Cairo | ton | Incl. 14% VAT · Supply | 50,000 | |
| Cement | |||||
| Suez cement | Suez Cement (Heidelberg Materials Egypt) Portland cement CEM I 42.5N, 50 kg bags; factory or distributor price per ton for Greater Cairo | ton | VAT not stated · Supply | 3,880 | +0.8% |
| El Arish cement | El Arish Cement (National Service Projects Organization, sold in the market as military cement), CEM I 42.5N, 50 kg bags; factory or distributor price per ton for Greater Cairo | ton | VAT not stated · Supply | 3,680 | 0.0% |
| Al Mosalah cement | Al Mosalah Plus 42.5 (CEM I 42.5N) by Arabian Cement Company, not Lafarge; per-ton price in Cairo; price basis and VAT not stated | ton | VAT not stated · Supply | 3,860 | +0.3% |
| Helwan cement | Helwan cement 42.5 (some lists class it as Portland-pozzolana), per-ton ex-works price per the Cabinet price portal; VAT not stated | ton | VAT not stated · Supply | ||
| Sand and aggregates | |||||
| Natural gravel | Natural rounded gravel for concrete, ordinary grade, 5–25 mm; per m³ delivered to site in Greater Cairo by full truck load | m³ | Incl. 14% VAT · Supply | 440 | — |
| Washed graded gravel | Washed and graded natural gravel (special grade) for high-strength and fair-faced concrete; per m³ delivered to site in Greater Cairo by full truck loadMarket price incl. taxes; delivery may not be included. | m³ | Incl. 14% VAT · Supply | 430 | — |
| Fine gravel (fino) | Fine natural gravel (fino) about 5–10 mm for screeds, precast and pump mixes; market price per m³ in the Ministry of Housing bulletin, including taxes | m³ | Incl. 14% VAT · Supply | 550 | — |
| Ready-mix and precast concrete | |||||
| Ready-mix concrete 300 | Ready-mix concrete, cube strength 300 kg/cm² (C30), ordinary Portland cement, 20 mm aggregate, for slabs, beams and columns; supplier list price per m³ delivered within Greater Cairo, pumping priced separately | m³ | Incl. 14% VAT · Supply | 3,900Estimate, not yet confirmed | — |
| Concrete pumping, 42 m boom | Placing ready-mix concrete with a mobile boom pump, 42 m boom, with operator; charge per m³ pumped in Greater Cairo, minimum charge per pour applies | m³ | Excl. 14% VAT · Rental | 50 | — |
| Concrete pumping, boom under 42 m | Placing ready-mix concrete with a mobile boom pump, boom under 42 m, with operator; charge per m³ pumped in Greater Cairo, minimum charge per pour applies | m³ | VAT not stated · Rental | 50Estimate, not yet confirmed | — |
| Ready-mix concrete 250 | Ready-mix concrete 250 kg/cm², 350 kg/m³ cement, company list price, pump not included (mobile 42 m boom pump adds EGP 50/m³), excluding VAT | ||||
| Bricks and blocks | |||||
| Pink brick 25×12×6 cm | Solid pink brick 25×12×6 cm, sold in Cairo as wardi brick, for load-bearing and boundary walls; factory or dealer price per thousandIncl. taxes, excl. transport. | 1,000 bricks | Incl. 14% VAT · Supply | 6,000 | — |
| EPS hordi block | Expanded polystyrene void-former blocks for hordi slabs, density about 10–12 kg/m³, cut to slab depth; factory price per m³ in Greater Cairo | m³ | VAT not stated · Supply | 1,950Estimate, not yet confirmed | — |
| Red clay brick | Red clay brick 24×11×6 cm, Cairo market price (published Cairo prices usually include transport and curing); excl. VAT per the factory list | 1,000 bricks | Excl. 14% VAT · Supply | 3,100 | −3.1% |
| Perforated clay brick 24×11×12 cm | Perforated fired shale (tafla) brick 24×11×12 cm (special size); factory or dealer price per thousand delivered within Greater Cairo | 1,000 bricks | |||
| Construction chemicals | |||||
| SBR bonding additive | Styrene-butadiene (SBR) latex for bonding slurries, waterproof mortars and repairs (Sika Latex), 20 kg cans; producer's public list price per kg in EgyptPublic price for the 20 kg can; contractor and trade accounts get a discount. | kg | VAT not stated · Supply | 285 | — |
| High-range superplasticiser | High-range water-reducing admixture, polycarboxylate based (ASTM C494 type F/G; Sika ViscoCrete 3425), 20 kg pails; producer's public list price per kgPrice for 20 kg pails; drums for batching plants are cheaper. | kg | VAT not stated · Supply | 250 | — |
| Concrete plasticiser | Normal-range water-reducing plasticiser (ASTM C494 type A/D) for ready-mix and site concrete; producer list price per kgProducers' list price; small retail packs cost more. | kg | Incl. 14% VAT · Supply | 30.46 | — |
| Non-shrink cementitious grout | Flowable non-shrink cementitious grout for base plates, anchors and machine bases, 25 kg bags; producer list price per kg (Sika Grout 200) | ||||
| Insulation and waterproofing | |||||
| Flexible cementitious waterproofing | Two-component polymer-modified, highly elastic cementitious waterproof coating for wet areas, roofs under tiles and water tanks (SikaTop Seal-107 Elastic), 30 kg kit; producer's public list price per kg of kitThe standard, less elastic grade costs about half as much per kg. | kg | VAT not stated · Supply | 140 | — |
| Liquid polyurethane roof membrane | Single-component liquid-applied polyurethane-based roof membrane (incl. PU-acrylic hybrids such as Sikalastic-560) for exposed roofs, white or grey; producer list price per kg | kg | VAT not stated · Supply | 460Estimate, not yet confirmed | — |
| EPS polystyrene board | Expanded polystyrene boards, density 15–20 kg/m³, cut to thickness, for roof and wall insulation; factory price per m³ in Greater Cairo | m³ | VAT not stated · Supply | 2,650Estimate, not yet confirmed | — |
| Rock wool slab 50 mm | Rock wool 50 mm, about 40–60 kg/m³ (slabs or mesh-faced rolls), for acoustic partitions, ceilings and fire stopping; dealer price per m² | ||||
| Timber and doors | |||||
| Mosky pine (Swedish/Finnish) | Kiln-dried Scandinavian or Russian redwood pine, sawn joinery grades, for doors, frames and formwork; importer or dealer price per m³ in Greater CairoPremium grades sell higher. | m³ | VAT not stated · Supply | 19,000 | — |
| MDF board 18 mm | Plain medium-density fibreboard 18 mm, 122×244 cm, local or imported; dealer price per sheet | sheet | VAT not stated · Supply | 1,275Estimate, not yet confirmed | — |
| Steel security entrance door | Armoured steel apartment entrance door about 100×220 cm, multi-point lock, wood-effect finish, local make; market price per door, installation not stated | piece | VAT not stated · Supply and install | 10,000Estimate, not yet confirmed | — |
| Formwork timber joists | Rough-sawn whitewood square sections used as formwork bearers and props; dealer price per m³ in Greater Cairo | m³ | |||
| Aluminium and glass | |||||
| Aluminium sliding window, economy section | Sliding window in light local economy sections, 4–6 mm clear glass, basic accessories; supplied and installed per m² in Greater Cairo | m² | VAT not stated · Supply and install | 2,500Estimate, not yet confirmed | — |
| Aluminium roller shutter | Window roller shutter with insulated aluminium slats, manual tape or crank, incl. box and guides; supplied and installed per m² in Greater Cairo | m² | VAT not stated · Supply and install | 2,400Estimate, not yet confirmed | — |
| Curtain wall, double glazed | Stick-system aluminium curtain wall, powder-coated, double glazing 6 mm tinted + 12 mm air + 6 mm clear, about 12 kg/m² of aluminium; supplied and installed per m² | m² | VAT not stated · Supply and install | 3,000Estimate, not yet confirmed | — |
| Aluminium composite panel 4 mm | Aluminium composite panel 4 mm with 0.3 mm skins and PE core, standard colours, 122×244 cm sheets; dealer price per m², supply only | ||||
| Roads and asphalt | |||||
| Paving bitumen 60/70 | Penetration-grade bitumen 60/70 in bulk from Egyptian refineries; refinery or distributor price per ton, excl. transport | ton | Incl. 14% VAT · Supply | 21,542Estimate, not yet confirmed | — |
| Interlock pavers 8 cm, grey | Concrete interlocking paving blocks 8 cm thick, smooth face, standard grey, for roads and vehicle areas; supplier price per m² before transport, excl. layingTransport is extra by quantity and site; a 150 EGP pallet deposit is refundable. | m² | VAT not stated · Supply | 215 | — |
| Stamped concrete paving | Stamped coloured concrete with colour hardener, release agent and sealer, on a prepared base; contractor rate supplied and installed per m²Final rate is set after a site visit, by pattern, area and base preparation. | m² | VAT not stated · Supply and install | 450 | — |
| Ceramic and porcelain | |||||
| Local porcelain tile 60×120 | Glazed porcelain floor tile 60×120 cm, grade 1, 9–10 mm, Egyptian-made (Gemma, Cleopatra, Royal); dealer price in Greater Cairo, supply only | m² | VAT not stated · Supply | 713 | — |
| Royal Ceramica floor tile 60×60 | Glazed ceramic floor tile 60×60 cm, grade 1, Royal Ceramica standard range, plain pieces; dealer price in Greater Cairo, supply only | m² | VAT not stated · Supply | 246Estimate, not yet confirmed | — |
| Gemma ceramic floor tile 60×60 | Glazed ceramic floor tile 60×60 cm, grade 1, Gemma (Al Gawhara) standard range, plain pieces; dealer price in Greater Cairo, supply only | m² | VAT not stated · Supply | 374Estimate, not yet confirmed | — |
| Ceramica Prima floor tile 60×60 | Glazed ceramic floor tile 60×60 cm, grade 1, Ceramica Prima standard range, plain pieces; dealer price in Greater Cairo, supply only | m² | |||
| Marble and granite | |||||
| Sunny Menia marble | Sunny Menia (Sunny Light) Egyptian marble, 2 cm floor tiles or slabs, polished; Shaq El Thoban supplier price, supply only | m² | VAT not stated · Supply | 228Estimate, not yet confirmed | — |
| Red Aswan granite | Red Aswan granite, 2 cm tiles (60×60 cm) or slabs, polished; Shaq El Thoban supplier price, supply only | m² | Incl. 14% VAT · Supply | 968 | — |
| Galala marble stairs (tread and riser) | Galala marble step: 3 cm tread up to 33 cm deep plus 2 cm riser up to 17 cm, polished nosing; Shaq El Thoban supplier price per linear m of step, supply only | linear m | Incl. 14% VAT · Supply | 366 | — |
| Trista marble | Trista Egyptian marble (beige with shell fossils), 2 cm floor tiles or slabs, polished; Shaq El Thoban supplier price, supply only | m² | VAT not stated · Supply | ||
| Paints | |||||
| Water-based sealer | Acrylic water-based sealer (primer) for new plaster before putty, GLC Al Moukawem 0017, Sipes or Scib equivalent, 9 L pail; retail price in Greater Cairo | 9 L pail | Incl. 14% VAT · Supply | 445 | — |
| Exterior acrylic paint | Water-based acrylic exterior paint for façades, white base, Sipes, Scib, GLC or Jotun standard lines, 9 L pail; retail price in Greater Cairo | 9 L pail | Incl. 14% VAT · Supply | 2,120 | — |
| Scib interior plastic paint (Decora Hero) | Scib Decora Hero interior plastic paint, white, 14 kg pail; online retail price in Egypt | 14 kg pail | VAT not stated · Supply | 600Estimate, not yet confirmed | — |
| GLC interior plastic paint (Day-Stone 7070) | GLC Day-Stone 7070 matt plastic (acrylic emulsion) paint, white, 9 L pail; retail price in Greater Cairo | 9 L pail | Incl. 14% VAT · Supply | ||
| Gypsum and ceilings | |||||
| Fire-resistant gypsum board | Fire-resistant (red) gypsum board 12.5 mm, Knauf or G-Board, standard board as the dealer lists it (size not stated); dealer price in Greater Cairo, supply only | board | Incl. 14% VAT · Supply | 452 | — |
| Ceiling furring channel (omega) | Galvanised omega (hat) furring channel for suspended gypsum board ceilings, 3 m long, 0.5 mm (Knauf, Golden Metal, Badawy); dealer price in Greater Cairo, supply only, per piece | piece | Incl. 14% VAT · Supply | 119 | — |
| Joint compound for gypsum board | Knauf joint filler for taping and finishing gypsum board joints, 12.5 kg bag; dealer price in Greater Cairo, supply only | 12.5 kg bag | Incl. 14% VAT · Supply | 138 | — |
| Foam cornice | Plain high-density polyurethane foam (Futek) cornice 8–12 cm, 2–2.4 m lengths, paintable; maker price per linear m in Greater Cairo, supply only | linear m | VAT not stated · Supply | ||
| Other finishes | |||||
| HDF laminate flooring 8 mm | HDF laminate flooring 7–8 mm, class 31 (AC3), click joint, imported Turkish (AGT or similar), underlay excluded; dealer price in Greater Cairo, supply only | m² | Incl. 14% VAT · Supply | 430 | — |
| Vinyl sheet flooring 2 mm | Homogeneous vinyl sheet 1.5–2 mm for clinics, schools and offices (Tarkett Standard Plus type), imported, adhesive and fixing excluded; Cairo dealer price, supply only | m² | VAT not stated · Supply | 800Estimate, not yet confirmed | — |
| SPC click flooring | Rigid SPC vinyl plank 4–5 mm with click joint, Turkish first grade, imported; supplier price in Egypt, supply only | m² | VAT not stated · Supply | 775Estimate, not yet confirmed | — |
| PVC marble-effect wall sheet | UV-coated PVC marble-effect sheet 1.20 × 2.80 m for interior wall cladding; Giza dealer price, supply only | sheet | |||
| Sanitary ware | |||||
| Ideal Standard close-coupled WC | Floor-standing WC with cistern, flush fittings and seat cover, white, Egyptian-made Ideal Standard Sophia; dealer price in Greater Cairo, supply only | set | Incl. 14% VAT · Supply | 4,889 | — |
| Lecico close-coupled WC | Floor-standing WC with cistern, flush fittings and standard seat cover, white, Lecico Luca; dealer price in Greater Cairo, supply only | set | VAT not stated · Supply | 2,347 | — |
| Ideal Standard washbasin with pedestal | Vitreous china washbasin 55 cm with full floor pedestal, white, Ideal Standard Space, mixer excluded; dealer price in Greater Cairo, supply only | set | Incl. 14% VAT · Supply | 1,967 | — |
| Grohe basin mixer | Single-lever basin mixer with pop-up waste, chrome, Grohe entry range (such as BauEdge or Eurosmart); dealer price in Greater Cairo, supply only | piece | VAT not stated · Supply | ||
| Pipes and fittings | |||||
| PVC drain pipe 2 in | White uPVC drainage pipe 2 in, about 4 mm wall, 6 m lengths (El Sharif, Smart Home or other leading makers); dealer price per metre in Greater Cairo, supply onlySold in full 6 m lengths. | linear m | VAT not stated · Supply | 129 | — |
| PVC drain pipe 3 in | White uPVC drainage and rainwater pipe 3 in (75 mm), 4 mm wall, 6 m lengths (El Sharif, Smart Home or other leading makers); dealer price per metre in Greater Cairo, supply onlySold in full 6 m lengths. | linear m | VAT not stated · Supply | 165 | — |
| PPR pipe 20 mm | PPR supply pipe 20 mm (1/2 in), PN20 for hot and cold water, 4 m lengths (El Sharif or other leading makers); manufacturer list or dealer price in Greater Cairo, supply only | linear m | Incl. 14% VAT · Supply | 35.25 | — |
| PVC sewer pipe 6 in | uPVC sewer pipe 6 in (160 mm), 4 mm wall, white (El Sherif or Smart Home); dealer price in Greater Cairo per linear m, supply only | linear m | |||
| Electrical | |||||
| Copper wire 2 mm² | PVC-insulated single-core copper wire 2 mm² (El Sewedy), 100 m roll; manufacturer list or dealer price in Greater Cairo, supply onlyPrice for the stranded-conductor roll; all colours cost the same. | 100 m roll | Incl. 14% VAT · Supply | 2,111 | — |
| Copper wire 4 mm² | PVC-insulated single-core copper wire 4 mm² (El Sewedy), 100 m roll; manufacturer list or dealer price in Greater Cairo, supply only | 100 m roll | Incl. 14% VAT · Supply | 3,995 | — |
| Armoured cable 4×10 mm² | Low-voltage armoured copper cable 4×10 mm², PVC insulated and sheathed, steel-armoured (El Sewedy); dealer price per linear m in Greater Cairo, supply onlySellers may require a minimum of 100 m at this price. | linear m | VAT not stated · Supply | 479 | — |
| Flexible PVC conduit 16 mm | Corrugated flexible PVC conduit 16 mm for concealed wiring, 30 m roll (convert from 45 m rolls if needed); dealer price in Greater Cairo, supply onlyFire-retardant conduit costs about three times as much. | ||||
| Air conditioning and ventilation | |||||
| Carrier split AC 1.5 hp, cooling only | Wall-mounted split air conditioner 1.5 hp (12000 BTU/h), cooling only, non-inverter, Carrier (Miraco) standard range; dealer price in Greater Cairo, supply only, installation excludedInstallation is extra. | piece | VAT not stated · Supply | 24,576 | — |
| Carrier split AC 2.25 hp, cooling only | Wall-mounted split air conditioner 2.25 hp (18000 BTU/h), cooling only, non-inverter, Carrier (Miraco) standard range; dealer price in Greater Cairo, supply only, installation excludedRetail price for the Carrier Optimax 38KHCT18; it varies by seller. | piece | VAT not stated · Supply | 35,445 | — |
| Insulated copper refrigerant pipe pair 1/4 + 1/2 in | Pair of soft copper refrigerant pipes 1/4 in and 1/2 in, bare, sold in 15 m rolls; insulation not included | linear m | VAT not stated · Supply | 353Estimate, not yet confirmed | — |
| Split AC installation, labour | Installing one wall split unit up to 2.25 hp, incl. wall bracket, drilling, vacuum and commissioning, up to 3 m of piping; Cairo technician rate, labour only (pipes and materials by the client) | ||||
| Firefighting | |||||
| Dry powder fire extinguisher 6 kg | ABC dry powder extinguisher 6 kg, stored pressure, with bracket, Civil Defence approved, local filling; supplier price in Greater CairoBefore 14% VAT, for Bavaria and Meteor brands. | piece | Excl. 14% VAT · Supply | 3,750 | — |
| CO2 fire extinguisher 6 kg | Carbon dioxide extinguisher 6 kg with horn and bracket, Civil Defence approved; supplier price in Greater CairoBefore 14% VAT, Bavaria brand. | piece | Excl. 14% VAT · Supply | 6,500 | — |
| Fire hose reel cabinet | Steel fire cabinet with 1 in × 30 m hose reel, nozzle and valve, space for extinguishers, painted red; supplier price in Greater Cairo, supply only | piece | VAT not stated · Supply | 21,000Estimate, not yet confirmed | — |
| Black steel fire pipe 1 in, Sch 40 | Black steel pipe 1 in, schedule 40, seamless (ASTM A106/A53 or equivalent), sold in 6 m lengths, for fire networks; dealer price per linear m in Greater Cairo, supply only | ||||
| Installed works rates | |||||
| Half-brick walls 12 cm, labour | Building 12 cm walls in cement or clay bricks with cement mortar, all floors, per m²; Cairo subcontract rate, labour only (materials by the client) | m² | No VAT · Labour | 30Estimate, not yet confirmed | — |
| Internal plaster, labour | Internal cement plaster: spatter dash, screeds (bo'aj and awtar) and finishing coat, about 2–2.5 cm, per m²; Cairo subcontract rate, labour only (materials by the client) | m² | No VAT · Labour | 36Estimate, not yet confirmed | — |
| Ceramic floor tiling, labour | Laying ceramic floor tiles on sand bed and cement mortar, grouting, skirting excluded, per m²; Cairo subcontract rate, labour only (materials by the client) | m² | No VAT · Labour | 95Estimate, not yet confirmed | — |
| Porcelain floor tiling, labour | Laying 60×60 porcelain with tile adhesive and levelling clips, grouting, skirting excluded, per m²; Cairo subcontract rate, labour only (materials by the client) | ||||
| Daily labour | |||||
| General labourer | Unskilled site labourer / helper, day wage, labour only; source covers Egypt generally, not Cairo alone | day | No VAT · Labour | 650Estimate, not yet confirmed | — |
| Formwork carpenter | Skilled formwork carpenter (najjar musallah), day wage, labour only; source covers Egypt generally | day | No VAT · Labour | 1,200Estimate, not yet confirmed | — |
| Steel fixer | Skilled steel fixer (cut, bend and fix rebar), day wage, labour only; source covers Egypt generally | day | No VAT · Labour | 1,350Estimate, not yet confirmed | — |
| Painter | Skilled painter (naqqash), day wage, materials excluded; source covers Egypt generally | day | No VAT · Labour | ||
| Equipment rental | |||||
| Wheel loader | Wheel loader, one working day (8 h) rental; source does not say whether operator and fuel are included; transport to site not included | day | VAT not stated · Rental | 2,750Estimate, not yet confirmed | — |
| Excavator | Medium-to-large hydraulic excavator (about 20 t class), daily rate derived from the monthly rental ÷ 26 working days; source does not say whether operator and fuel are included; transport not included | day | VAT not stated · Rental | 3,650Estimate, not yet confirmed | — |
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