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Moderate Growth in Construction Costs
Construction material costs rise in Cyprus during the first quarter of 2025, according to official data from the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat). The Construction Materials Price Index increased by 1.09 per cent year-on-year, signaling modest upward pressure on the building sector.
The index reached 118.81 units in March, based on a 2021 reference point set at 100. Compared to February 2025, the index also recorded a monthly increase of 0.2 per cent, reflecting a steady but controlled rise in construction input costs.
Key Product Categories Driving Price Increases
Examining quarterly performance, the most significant price hikes were recorded in mineral products—such as cement, ceramics, and other related materials—which rose by 2.8 per cent compared to the first quarter of 2024.
Additionally, minerals themselves posted an increase of 2.6 per cent during the same period. This upward trend highlights persistent demand for essential construction inputs, especially for ongoing residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects across Cyprus.
Sector-Specific Movements: Winners and Losers
While some material categories posted strong growth, others recorded minor contractions. Specifically, metal products experienced a quarterly decrease of 1.02 per cent, a slight drop that could be linked to fluctuating international metal prices and global supply chain adjustments.
Breaking down the March data further:
- Minerals showed the highest year-on-year increase at 3.90 per cent, indicating strong market activity in raw materials.
- Mineral products followed with a 3.22 per cent rise, supported by demand in construction and renovations.
- Electromechanical goods also saw a rise of 1.27 per cent, reflecting growth in smart buildings and energy-efficient installations.
- Wood, insulation, chemical, and plastic products posted a smaller but steady increase of 0.79 per cent.
Meanwhile, metal products continued their decline, registering a 1.09 per cent drop compared to March 2024.
Impact on the Construction Sector
The latest data suggests that while costs are rising, the rate of increase remains moderate compared to previous inflationary surges seen between 2021 and 2023.
This stability offers a relatively favorable environment for ongoing development projects. However, rising prices in key sectors like minerals and cement could eventually pressure overall project budgets, particularly for large-scale residential and commercial developments.
Developers and contractors are expected to monitor these trends closely, factoring material price volatility into future project planning and budgeting.
Outlook for the Rest of 2025
Looking ahead, construction activity in Cyprus is expected to remain strong, driven by high demand for residential units, ongoing tourism infrastructure investments, and new mixed-use developments.
However, challenges such as global economic uncertainty, supply chain bottlenecks, and environmental compliance pressures could influence material costs further in the coming months.
Construction material costs rise in Cyprus, but the relatively contained increases seen in Q1 2025 suggest that the market remains resilient—offering a cautiously optimistic outlook for the remainder of the year.
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Source: Cyprus Mail
