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UAE cement prices rise 16% as concrete and steel costs climb
Concrete up 10 percent and reinforcement steel 8 percent in 2026, Currie & Brown reports.
UAE cement prices rose 16 percent in 2026, with concrete increasing 10 percent and reinforcement steel 8 percent, according to analysis published by Currie & Brown. The figures reflect material cost movements across the construction sector during the year. The consultancy documented price changes for materials supplied to construction projects in the UAE throughout 2026.
Cement price movement in 2026#
Cement recorded a 16 percent increase during 2026, the largest movement among the materials tracked. Currie & Brown published the figure as part of its market analysis covering construction material pricing. The data represents cement supplied to projects across the UAE during the twelve-month period. The consultancy tracks material costs as part of its construction market assessment work.
Concrete and steel pricing data#
Ready-mix concrete prices rose 10 percent over the same period, while reinforcement steel increased 8 percent. Currie & Brown's analysis covered multiple material categories supplied to the construction sector. The concrete figure applies to ready-mix supplied to sites, and the steel figure covers reinforcement used in concrete applications. Both increases were recorded across 2026 for materials delivered to UAE construction projects.
Contractor guarantee period changes#
Contractors have shortened guarantee periods offered on construction work, according to the same analysis. Currie & Brown documented changes in contractual terms alongside the material cost data. The report noted the shift in guarantee durations as part of its assessment of market conditions in the UAE construction sector during 2026. The consultancy recorded the change in guarantee terms without specifying the previous or current durations.
Material cost tracking methodology#
Currie & Brown's analysis tracked pricing across cement, concrete and steel categories supplied to construction projects. The consultancy published the figures as part of its regular market assessment work. The data covers materials delivered to UAE construction sites during 2026, with percentage changes calculated against the prior period. The analysis included both material pricing and contractual terms observed in the market during the year.
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- arabianbusiness.comArabian BusinessUAE cement prices rose 16%, concrete 10%, reinforcement steel 8% in 2026, and contractors shortened guarantee periods, per Currie & Brown analysis
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