ⓘ Price Trend Summary (April 2026). Based on FactSet benchmark prices and local supplier indexes. The table highlights significant increases across steel, cement, concrete, blocks, and sand categories. Values are expressed in AED per unit (metric tons / cubic meters / thousand units).
| Material Type |
Previous Price (AED) |
Current Price (AED) |
Price Difference (Δ) |
% Change |
| 🏗️ Steel (per ton) |
2,400 |
3,100 |
▲ +700 |
+40% |
| 🧱 Cement |
11 |
15 |
▲ +4 |
+36% |
| 🏗️ Regular Concrete (m³) |
220 |
335 |
▲ +115 |
+52% |
| 🏗️ Reinforced Concrete (m³) |
260 |
380 |
▲ +120 |
+46% |
| 💧 Pumping (m³) |
11 |
25 |
▲ +14 |
+127% |
| 🧱 Hollow Blocks (per 1,000) |
2.8 |
4.4 |
▲ +1.6 |
+57% |
| 🔥 Thermal Blocks (per 1,000) |
5.2 |
6.8 |
▲ +1.6 |
+30% |
| 🏖️ Black Sand (per ton) |
950 |
1350 |
▲ +400 |
+42% |
| ⚪ White Sand (per ton) |
1000 |
1400 |
▲ +400 |
+40% |
📊 Construction Material Price Comparison (April 2026)
Previous vs Current Price (AED)
📊 Figure 1: Construction Materials Price Comparison — April 2026 (AED). Steel shows the most significant increase from 2,400 to 3,100 AED (+40%), followed by cement and blocks. All materials experienced positive price adjustments. Source: FactSet.
🏭 Steel Surge (+700 AED)
Steel prices jumped from 2,400 to 3,100 AED/ton, reflecting global raw material costs and supply constraints. Highest absolute increase.
🧱 Concrete & Blocks Moderate Rise
Regular concrete +50% / Reinforced concrete +52%. Hollow & thermal blocks up 30% due to rising aggregate and energy costs.
🏖️ Sand Prices — Gradual Increase
Black sand +42% (950→1315), White sand +40% (1000→1400). Steady demand for premium fillers and plastering materials.
📊 FactSet Index Outlook
Construction material inflation persists in Q2 2026; steel and cement expected to stabilize but remain elevated.
📈 Largest % increase: Steel (+42%)
💰 Highest absolute hike: Steel (+700 AED/ton)
🧱 Most stable: White Sand (+40%)
🏗️ Concrete basket average: +48%
