The price index for construction materials in Cyprus recorded a 1.2 per cent increase during the period from January to April 2025, compared with the same period in 2024, according to the state statistical service.

In April 2025 alone, the index reached 119.03 units, based on 2021 as the reference year with 100 points, reflecting a marginal monthly increase of 0.18 per cent compared to March.

What is more, when compared with April 2024, the index rose by 1.54 per cent.

By major product category, the data showed notable price increases in mineral products, which rose by 3.80 per cent, and products derived from minerals, which increased by 3.31 per cent.

Electromechanical items recorded a 1.46 per cent rise.

Prices also went up for wood products, insulating materials, chemicals and plastics, which increased by 0.56 per cent.

In contrast, metal products were the only category to register a price drop, falling by 0.46 per cent.

The construction materials index serves as a key indicator for the building sector, reflecting trends in material costs that affect both private developments and public infrastructure projects.