Building materials are more expensive

The Construction Materials Price Index registers an increase of 8.2%

Building materials are becoming more expensive, as can be seen from data announced by the Statistical Service.

The Construction Materials Price Index registers an increase of 8.2% in the 2023 quarter.

For the month of April 2023, the index reached 135.59 points (based on 2015=100), marking an increase of 2.18% compared to the corresponding month of the previous year.

By main product category, increases were recorded in minerals (23.09%), mineral products (12.05%), electromechanical goods (3.12%) and wood, insulation, chemical and plastic products (2.73 %). A decrease was observed in metal products (9.82%).

Source: stockwatch.com.cy

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19 May 2023