The Egyptian market for construction materials is experiencing a period of stability, with iron and cement prices holding steady on Saturday, September 26, 2026. According to the General Building Materials Chamber of the Egyptian Federation of Chambers of Commerce, the prices of iron and cement have not undergone significant changes. This stability is reflected in the current prices of various types of iron and cement.
The price of iron in Egypt varies depending on the company and specifications, with the average price ranging from 37,650 to 39,800 pounds per ton, delivered to the factory. On the other hand, the price of cement is approximately 3,820 pounds per ton, delivered to the factory. When transportation and shipping costs are added, the final price for consumers ranges from 39,000 to 40,900 pounds per ton.
A breakdown of the current iron prices in Egypt reveals that several types of iron have maintained their prices. For instance, the price of iron from the Egyptian Iron and Steel Company, also known as "Ezz Steel," is 39,850 pounds per ton for long products and 70,000 pounds per ton for coils. Other companies, such as Beshai, have iron prices of 38,200 pounds per ton.
In addition to Ezz Steel and Beshai, other companies have also maintained their iron prices. The prices are as follows: 38,950 pounds per ton for Suez Steel, 38,800 pounds per ton for El-Marakby Steel, 38,800 pounds per ton for El-Garhy Steel, 38,500 pounds per ton for Egyptian Steel, 38,000 pounds per ton for El-Madina Steel, and 37,000 pounds per ton for Nubaria Steel.
The prices of iron from other companies, such as Antar and El-Gioushy, range between 37,100 and 38,500 pounds per ton. Meanwhile, the price of investment iron, which includes companies such as El-Ala, Arab Steel, Egypt Steel, and Bianco, averages between 36,700 and 37,200 pounds per ton.
The Egyptian cement market is also experiencing stability, with most cement companies maintaining their prices. The price of premium cement ranges from 3,850 to 3,900 pounds per ton, delivered to the factory. Other types of cement, such as Suez and Helwan cement, are priced between 3,750 and 3,850 pounds per ton.
The prices of other types of cement, such as Wadi El-Nile and El-Fahd cement, range between 3,650 and 3,680 pounds per ton. The price of gray cement for consumers is approximately 4,136 pounds per ton. Overall, the stability in iron and cement prices is expected to have a positive impact on the Egyptian construction industry.
Key points
- The Egyptian iron and cement prices have remained stable on Saturday, September 26, 2026.
- The average price of iron in Egypt ranges from 37,650 to 39,800 pounds per ton, delivered to the factory.
- The price of cement is approximately 3,820 pounds per ton, delivered to the factory.
