Official reference prices · October 2026
Masonry and plaster
Bricks and blocks
9 prices| Item | Unit | October, EGP | Since September | This year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solid cement brick 6×12×25 cm | 1,000 bricks | 3,194.3 | No change | |
| Hollow cement block 20×20×40 cm | 1,000 bricks | 19,649 | No change | |
| Hollow cement block 12×20×40 cm | 1,000 bricks | 14,829 | No change | |
| Pink brick 6×12×25 cm | 1,000 bricks | 5,985 | No change | |
| Lightweight block, density 550 kg/m³, 20×20×60 cm | m³ | 3,910.2 | No change | |
| Lightweight block, density 600-700 kg/m³, 20×20×60 cm | m³ | 3,910.2 | No change | |
| Standard-size brick 13×12×25 cm | 1,000 bricks | 5,529 | No change | |
| Special-size brick 6×11×24 cm | 1,000 bricks | 2,625 | No change | |
| Special-size brick 12×11×24 cm | 1,000 bricks | 4,378 | No change |
From some producers’ price lists. Taxes included, transport not included.
From other publishers, each with its own date
| Item | Source | Unit | EGP | Price date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solid cement brick | QS Mind | 1,000 bricks | 2,500 | 21 Oct 2026 |
| Lightweight AAC block | QS Mind | m³ | 3,910 | 22 Oct 2026 |
Gypsum
2 prices| Item | Unit | October, EGP | Since September | This year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premium gypsum for moulds, cornices and plastering | ton | 2,100 | No change | |
| Calcined gypsum for working | ton | 1,900 | No change |
Prices traded in the market. Taxes included; transport not stated.
Lime
1 price| Item | Unit | October, EGP | Since September | This year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slaked lime for masonry work | ton | 980 | −2% |
From some producers’ price lists. Taxes included; transport not stated.
From other sources.
Each row is that publisher’s own figure and date. They are not averaged with the Ministry’s prices or each other.
| Item | Source | Unit | EGP | Price date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masonry and plastering cement | QS Mind | ton | 2,800 | 2 Nov 2026 |
| Hydrated lime | QS Mind | ton | 980 | 9 Nov 2026 |
| Hollow cement block 20 cm | QS Mind | 1,000 blocks | 19,649 | 9 Nov 2026 |
| Hollow cement block 12 cm | QS Mind | 1,000 blocks | 14,829 | 9 Nov 2026 |
| Pink brick 25×12×6 cm | QS Mind | 1,000 bricks | 6,000 | 23 Oct 2026 |
| EPS hordi block | QS Mind | m³ | 1,950 | 29 Oct 2026 |
| Solid concrete block 20 cm | QS Mind | 1,000 blocks | 9,000 | 1 Nov 2026 |
| Red clay brick | QS Mind | 1,000 bricks | 3,100 | 1 Nov 2026 |
| Perforated clay brick 24×11×12 cm | QS Mind | 1,000 bricks | 5,250 | 29 Oct 2026 |
| Refractory facing brick | QS Mind | m² | 450 | 29 Oct 2026 |
| Ready-mixed plaster mortar | QS Mind | kg | 5 | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Fibreglass plaster mesh | QS Mind | roll | 877 | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Fine casting gypsum | QS Mind | ton | 2,100 | 9 Nov 2026 |
| Building gypsum | QS Mind | ton | 2,025 | 21 Oct 2026 |
| Galvanized Metal Mesh 10 Meter Length, 1 Meter Width | Bnaia | pack or piece | 308.01 | 9 Nov 2026 |