Price of construction materials up 4.38% in March

The Price Index of Construction Materials for March 2021 reached 105.36 units (base year 2015=100), recording an increase of 4.38% compared to March 2020, the Statistical Service of Cyprus announced Monday.

By main commodity category, increases were recorded in metallic products (11.54%), products of wood, insulation materials, chemicals and plastics (1.72%), minerals (1.38%), mineral products (0.98%) and electromechanical products (0.72%).

Compared to February 2021 the Index recorded an increase of 0.71% compared to the previous month.