Building material prices in Egypt
Market day 29 October 2026 · Greater Cairo · EGP
| Item | Specification and conditions | Unit | VAT | Price (EGP) | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction chemicals | |||||
| SBR bonding additive | Styrene-butadiene (SBR) latex for bonding slurries, waterproof mortars and repairs (Sika Latex), 20 kg cans; producer's public list price per kg in EgyptPublic price for the 20 kg can; contractor and trade accounts get a discount.From the QSM Database, collected from the market on 21 October 2026Source · | kg | VAT not stated · Supply | 285 | — |
| High-range superplasticiser | High-range water-reducing admixture, polycarboxylate based (ASTM C494 type F/G; Sika ViscoCrete 3425), 20 kg pails; producer's public list price per kgPrice for 20 kg pails; drums for batching plants are cheaper.From the QSM Database, collected from the market on 21 October 2026Source · | kg | VAT not stated · Supply | 250 | — |
| Concrete plasticiser | Normal-range water-reducing plasticiser (ASTM C494 type A/D) for ready-mix and site concrete; producer list price per kgProducers' list price; small retail packs cost more.From the QSM Database, collected from the market on 23 October 2026Source · | kg | Incl. 14% VAT · Supply | 30.46 | — |
| Non-shrink cementitious grout | Flowable non-shrink cementitious grout for base plates, anchors and machine bases, 25 kg bags; producer list price per kg (Sika Grout 200)From the QSM Database, collected from the market on 23 October 2026Source · | kg | VAT not stated · Supply | 14.65 | — |
| Epoxy anchoring resin | Two-part epoxy injection resin for post-installed rebar and anchors, cartridges or kits; producer list price per kgBulk kit price; ready cartridges cost far more.From the QSM Database, collected from the market on 23 October 2026Source · | kg | Incl. 14% VAT · Supply | 198 | — |
| Polymer repair mortar | Grey polymer-modified cementitious repair mortar (powder) for cracks and spalled concrete; producers' list price per kg, incl. taxes, excl. transportFrom the QSM Database, collected from the market on 30 September 2026Source · | kg | Incl. 14% VAT · Supply | 15.94 | — |
| Epoxy bonding agent | Two-part epoxy bonding agent for joining fresh to hardened concrete; producer list price per kg (Sikadur-32, 5 kg)From the QSM Database, collected from the market on 23 October 2026Source · | kg | VAT not stated · Supply | 675 | — |
| Integral waterproofing admixture | Permeability-reducing admixture (crystalline or water-repellent type) dosed into concrete or mortar; producer list price per kgFrom the QSM Database, collected from the market on 30 September 2026Source · | kg | Incl. 14% VAT · Supply | 27.27 | — |
| Formwork release agent | Release oil for timber and steel formwork and moulds, in cans or drums; producer or dealer price per litre | litre | VAT not stated · Supply | No data yet | — |
| Polyurethane joint sealant | One-part polyurethane sealant for movement joints in floors and façades, grey, 600 ml sausage; dealer price per packPer 600 ml pack incl. taxes, excl. transport; premium brands such as Sikaflex sell at about 600–850.From the QSM Database, collected from the market on 30 September 2026Source · | 600 ml pack | Incl. 14% VAT · Supply | 430 | — |
| Silicone sealant cartridge | Neutral-cure or acetic silicone sealant for glazing and sanitary joints, 280–310 ml cartridge; retail price per piece in Greater Cairo | piece | VAT not stated · Supply | No data yet | — |
| Polyurethane foam can | One-part expanding polyurethane foam for fixing door and window frames and filling gaps, 750 ml can; retail price per piece | piece | VAT not stated · Supply | No data yet | — |
| Ready-mixed plaster mortar | Factory dry-mixed cement plaster for internal and external walls, machine or hand applied, 25–50 kg bags; producer list price per kg | kg | VAT not stated · Supply | No data yet | — |
| Fibreglass plaster mesh | Alkali-resistant fibreglass mesh about 145–160 g/m², 1 m × 50 m roll, for plaster and render reinforcement; dealer price per roll | roll | Excl. 14% VAT · Supply | No data yet | — |
| Concrete curing compound | Liquid membrane-forming curing compound (ASTM C309), water-based resin or wax emulsion, 20 kg packs; producer list price per kg | kg | VAT not stated · Supply | No data yet | — |
| Set-retarding admixture | Set-retarding admixture (ASTM C494 type B/D) for hot weather and long hauls; producer list price per kg | kg | VAT not stated · Supply | No data yet | — |
| Set-accelerating admixture | Chloride-free set-accelerating admixture (ASTM C494 type C/E); producer list price per kg | kg | VAT not stated · Supply | No data yet | — |
| Silica fume | Densified silica fume for high-strength and low-permeability concrete, 25 kg bags; producer or dealer price per kg | kg | VAT not stated · Supply | No data yet | — |
| Polypropylene fibres | Monofilament polypropylene micro-fibres 12–18 mm for crack control in concrete and screeds; producer list price per kg | kg | VAT not stated · Supply | No data yet | — |
| Epoxy crack injection resin | Low-viscosity two-part epoxy resin for structural crack injection; producer list price per kgFrom the QSM Database, collected from the market on 30 September 2026Source · | kg | Incl. 14% VAT · Supply | 661 | — |
| Dry-shake floor hardener | Mineral or metallic dry-shake hardener for industrial floors, grey and colours, 25 kg bags; producer list price per kg | kg | VAT not stated · Supply | No data yet | — |
| Polysulphide joint sealant | Two-part polysulphide sealant for expansion joints in tanks and floors; producer list price per kg | kg | VAT not stated · Supply | No data yet | — |
| Foam backer rod 15 mm | Closed-cell polyethylene backer rod 15 mm diameter for sealant joints; producer list price per linear m, incl. taxes, excl. transportFrom the QSM Database, collected from the market on 30 September 2026Source · | linear m | Incl. 14% VAT · Supply | 13.14 | — |
| Expansion joint filler board 20 mm | Bitumen-impregnated fibreboard or closed-cell foam board 20 mm for expansion joints; dealer price per m² | m² | VAT not stated · Supply | No data yet | — |
| Rebar anti-corrosion coating | Cementitious or epoxy anti-corrosion coating for exposed reinforcement in concrete repairs; producer list price per kg | kg | VAT not stated · Supply | No data yet | — |
| Ready-mixed masonry mortar | Factory dry-mixed cement mortar for brick and block laying, 25–50 kg bags; producer list price per kg | kg | VAT not stated · Supply | No data yet | — |
| Thin-bed adhesive for AAC blocks | Cement-based thin-bed adhesive for autoclaved aerated concrete blocks, 25 kg bags; producer or dealer price per kg | kg | VAT not stated · Supply | No data yet | — |
| Self-levelling floor screed | Cement-based self-levelling underlayment for floors before vinyl and epoxy finishes, 25 kg bags; producer list price per kg | kg | VAT not stated · Supply | No data yet | — |
| Epoxy floor coating | Two-part epoxy paint for industrial and parking floors, grey and standard colours; producer list price per kg, incl. taxes, excl. transportFrom the QSM Database, collected from the market on 30 September 2026Source · | kg | Incl. 14% VAT · Supply | 376 | — |
| Silane-siloxane water repellent | Penetrating silane-siloxane water repellent for façades, stone and fair-faced concrete; producer list price per litre | litre | VAT not stated · Supply | No data yet | — |
| Anti-termite soil treatment | Termiticide concentrate for pre-construction soil treatment under foundations and slabs; dealer price per litre | litre | VAT not stated · Supply | No data yet | — |
| Iron oxide pigment | Iron oxide pigments (red, yellow, black) for colouring concrete, pavers and mortar, 25 kg bags; dealer price per kg | kg | VAT not stated · Supply | No data yet | — |
| Rapid-setting leak plug | Rapid-setting cementitious plug for stopping active water leaks in basements and tanks; producer list price per kg | kg | VAT not stated · Supply | No data yet | — |
Every price here comes from the QSM Database: a market price on the date shown with it, with the conditions it holds for. The price on your order changes with quantity, supplier, payment terms and delivery point.