Building material prices in Egypt
Market day 29 October 2026 · Greater Cairo · EGP
| Item | Specification and conditions | Unit | VAT | Price (EGP) | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insulation and waterproofing | |||||
| Bitumen membrane 4 mm | APP-modified bitumen waterproofing membrane, polyester reinforced, 4 mm, 1×10 m rolls; producer list price per m², supply only | m² | VAT not stated · Supply | No data yet | — |
| Flexible cementitious waterproofing | Two-component polymer-modified, highly elastic cementitious waterproof coating for wet areas, roofs under tiles and water tanks (SikaTop Seal-107 Elastic), 30 kg kit; producer's public list price per kg of kitThe standard, less elastic grade costs about half as much per kg.From the QSM Database, collected from the market on 21 October 2026Source · | kg | VAT not stated · Supply | 140 | — |
| Bitumen primer | Solvent-based bitumen primer for membranes and hot bitumen, in drums; producer list price per litre | litre | VAT not stated · Supply | No data yet | — |
| SBS elastomeric membrane 4 mm | SBS-modified elastomeric bitumen membrane, polyester reinforced, 4 mm, 1×10 m rolls, for roofs and basements; producer list price per m², supply only | m² | VAT not stated · Supply | No data yet | — |
| Crystalline waterproofing slurry | Crystalline cementitious waterproofing slurry for basements, tanks and retaining walls; producer list price per kg | kg | VAT not stated · Supply | No data yet | — |
| Liquid polyurethane roof membrane | Single-component liquid-applied polyurethane-based roof membrane (incl. PU-acrylic hybrids such as Sikalastic-560) for exposed roofs, white or grey; producer list price per kg | kg | VAT not stated · Supply | No data yet | — |
| Polyethylene sheet | Black polyethylene sheet 200–250 micron as damp-proof and separation layer under slabs, in rolls; dealer price per kg | kg | VAT not stated · Supply | No data yet | — |
| Non-woven geotextile 200 g/m² | Needle-punched polypropylene or polyester non-woven geotextile 200 g/m² for separation, filtration and membrane protection; dealer price per m² | m² | VAT not stated · Supply | No data yet | — |
| PVC waterstop 20 cm | PVC centre-bulb or dumbbell waterstop 20 cm wide for construction and expansion joints in basements and tanks; dealer price per linear m | linear m | VAT not stated · Supply | No data yet | — |
| EPS polystyrene board | Expanded polystyrene boards, density 15–20 kg/m³, cut to thickness, for roof and wall insulation; factory price per m³ in Greater Cairo | m³ | VAT not stated · Supply | No data yet | — |
| Rock wool slab 50 mm | Rock wool 50 mm, about 40–60 kg/m³ (slabs or mesh-faced rolls), for acoustic partitions, ceilings and fire stopping; dealer price per m² | m² | VAT not stated · Supply | No data yet | — |
| Glass wool roll 50 mm | Glass wool insulation roll 50 mm, about 12–16 kg/m³, plain or foil-faced, for roofs and partitions; dealer price per m² | m² | VAT not stated · Supply | No data yet | — |
| Cement roof tiles 25×25 cm | Pressed cement roof tiles 25×25×2.5 cm laid over roof insulation as protection; factory or dealer price per m², supply only | m² | VAT not stated · Supply | No data yet | — |
| Mineral-surfaced bitumen membrane 4 mm | Bitumen membrane 4 mm with slate or mineral-chip top surface for exposed roofs, 1×10 m rolls; producer list price per m², supply only | m² | VAT not stated · Supply | No data yet | — |
| Glass-fibre bitumen membrane 3 mm | Bitumen waterproofing membrane reinforced with glass-fibre mat, 3 mm, 1×10 m rolls; producer list price per m², supply onlyPrice includes taxes and excludes transport.From the QSM Database, collected from the market on 30 September 2026Source · | m² | Incl. 14% VAT · Supply | 155 | — |
| Bitumen-saturated hessian rolls | Jute hessian saturated and coated with bitumen, 1×10 m rolls, for traditional hot-applied waterproofing; producer price per roll | roll | VAT not stated · Supply | No data yet | — |
| Acrylic elastomeric roof coating | Water-based elastomeric acrylic roof coating, white and heat-reflective; producer list price per kg | kg | Incl. 14% VAT · Supply | No data yet | — |
| Epoxy coating for drinking-water tanks | Solvent-free epoxy lining approved for potable-water tanks; producer list price per kg | kg | VAT not stated · Supply | No data yet | — |
| PVC membrane 1.5 mm | Reinforced PVC waterproofing membrane 1.5 mm for roofs and basements; supplier price per m², supply only | m² | VAT not stated · Supply | No data yet | — |
| HDPE geomembrane 1.5 mm | Smooth HDPE geomembrane 1.5 mm for foundations, ponds and lagoons; supplier price per m², supply only | m² | VAT not stated · Supply | No data yet | — |
| Bitumen membrane 3 mmStale | Polyester-reinforced bitumen waterproofing membrane 3 mm, priced per m² (1×10 m roll ≈ EGP 1,750), producer list before discount, taxes included, transport excludedFrom the QSM Database, collected from the market on 30 September 2026Source · | m² | Incl. 14% VAT · Supply | 175 | — |
| Hydrophilic swelling waterstop | Hydrophilic rubber or bentonite swelling strip for construction joints; dealer price per linear m | linear m | VAT not stated · Supply | No data yet | — |
| Oxidised bitumenStale | Oxidised bitumen 60/70 (hot-applied), per kg (≈ EGP 21,500/ton), producer list before discount, taxes included, transport excludedFrom the QSM Database, collected from the market on 30 September 2026Source · | kg | Incl. 14% VAT · Supply | 21.50 | — |
| Bitumen protection board 3 mm | Asphaltic protection board 3 mm for vertical and horizontal membrane protection below ground; producer price per m² | m² | VAT not stated · Supply | No data yet | — |
| Dimpled drainage board | Dimpled HDPE drainage and protection board for basement walls and green roofs; supplier price per m² | m² | VAT not stated · Supply | No data yet | — |
| XPS insulation boardStale | Extruded polystyrene (XPS) thermal insulation boards, tongue-and-groove, density 32 kg/m³, producer list before discount, taxes included, transport excludedFrom the QSM Database, collected from the market on 30 September 2026Source · | m³ | Incl. 14% VAT · Supply | 3,186 | — |
| Cold bitumen coatingStale | Cold-applied bitumen-emulsion waterproofing paint, per kg (20 kg pail ≈ EGP 982), producer list before discount, taxes included, transport excludedFrom the QSM Database, collected from the market on 30 September 2026Source · | kg | Incl. 14% VAT · Supply | 49.10 | — |
| Reflective foil insulation | Aluminium-foil faced bubble or foam reflective insulation for roofs under sheeting; dealer price per m² | m² | VAT not stated · Supply | No data yet | — |
| Cement roof tiles 40×40 cm | Pressed cement roof tiles 40×40×4 cm laid over roof insulation as protection; factory or dealer price per m², supply only | m² | VAT not stated · Supply | No data yet | — |
| Self-adhesive bitumen tape | Self-adhesive aluminium-faced bitumen flashing tape (Sika MultiSeal), 10 m rolls, for roof details and repairs; dealer price per roll | roll | Incl. 14% VAT · 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.