Building material prices in Egypt
Market day 11 November 2026 · Greater Cairo · EGP
| Item | Specification and conditions | Unit | VAT | Price (EGP) | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gypsum and ceilings | |||||
| Fire-resistant gypsum board | Fire-resistant (red) gypsum board 12.5 mm, Knauf or G-Board, standard board as the dealer lists it (size not stated); dealer price in Greater Cairo, supply only | board | Incl. 14% VAT · Supply | No data yet | — |
| Galvanised stud 70 mm | Galvanised steel C-stud 70 mm, 0.5–0.6 mm, 3 m long, for gypsum board partitions (Knauf or local roll-formers); dealer price in Greater Cairo, supply only, per piece | piece | VAT not stated · Supply | No data yet | — |
| Ceiling furring channel (omega) | Galvanised omega (hat) furring channel for suspended gypsum board ceilings, 3 m long, 0.5 mm (Knauf, Golden Metal, Badawy); dealer price in Greater Cairo, supply only, per piece | piece | Incl. 14% VAT · Supply | No data yet | — |
| Joint compound for gypsum board | Knauf joint filler for taping and finishing gypsum board joints, 12.5 kg bag; dealer price in Greater Cairo, supply only | 12.5 kg bag | Incl. 14% VAT · Supply | No data yet | — |
| Mineral fibre ceiling tile 60×60 | Lay-in mineral fibre ceiling tile 60×60 cm, about 15 mm, square edge, white (Armstrong or similar); dealer price in Greater Cairo, supply only, grid excluded | m² | VAT not stated · Supply | No data yet | — |
| Vinyl-faced gypsum ceiling tile 60×60 | Lay-in gypsum ceiling tile 60×60 cm with white PVC face, about 9 mm; dealer price in Greater Cairo, supply only, grid excluded | m² | VAT not stated · Supply | No data yet | — |
| Gypsum cornice | Cast gypsum cornice, plain profile 10–15 cm; workshop price in Greater Cairo per linear m, supply only | linear m | VAT not stated · Supply | No data yet | — |
| Galvanised track 70 mm | Galvanised steel U-track 70 mm, 0.5–0.6 mm, 3 m long, for gypsum board partitions; dealer price in Greater Cairo, supply only, per piece | piece | VAT not stated · Supply | No data yet | — |
| T-bar ceiling grid | White painted galvanised T-bar grid (main tees, cross tees, wall angles and hangers) for 60×60 cm tiles; price per m² of ceiling, supply only | m² | VAT not stated · Supply | No data yet | — |
| Perforated metal ceiling tile 60×60 | Lay-in or clip-in galvanised steel ceiling tile 60×60 cm, 0.6 mm, perforated, white powder coat; dealer price in Greater Cairo, supply only | m² | VAT not stated · Supply | No data yet | — |
| Foam cornice | Plain high-density polyurethane foam (Futek) cornice 8–12 cm, 2–2.4 m lengths, paintable; maker price per linear m in Greater Cairo, supply only | linear m | VAT not stated · Supply | No data yet | — |
| Fine casting gypsum | High-grade fine gypsum for cornices, mouldings and finishing coats (جبس فاخر للفرم والحليات والمصيص); market price per ton including taxes (Ministry of Housing bulletin)From the QSM Database, collected from the market on 16 October 2026Source · | ton | Incl. 14% VAT · Supply | 2,100 | 0.0%Source · |
| Access panel 60×60 | Knauf access panel (inspection hatch) 60×60 cm for gypsum board ceilings; retail price in Greater Cairo, supply only | piece | Incl. 14% VAT · Supply | No data yet | — |
| Cement board 12.5 mm | Cement board for wet areas and external soffits, 12.5 mm, 1.20 × 2.40 m (Knauf Aquapanel or similar); dealer price in Greater Cairo, supply only | board | VAT not stated · Supply | No data yet | — |
| PVC ceiling panels | Interlocking PVC ceiling panels 20–25 cm wide, 7–8 mm, for kitchens and bathrooms; dealer price per m² in Greater Cairo, supply only | m² | 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.