A further increase of 5.5% was recorded in the prices of building materials in May. In particular, according to ELSTAT data appreciations were noted in: Bricks (13.5%), Copper conduits (9.9%), Plastic pipes (8.3%), Safety glass panels (8.1%), Plastic, synthetic, fiber cement pipes (7.4%), Radiators (7.2%), Solar water heaters (7%), Electricity distribution boards (6.8%), Switches (6.7%), Parquet (6.4%), Tiles in general – floor, wall ( 6.2%), Cement (6.1%), Aluminum frames (6%), Mortar and ready-mixed concrete reinforcements (5.5%), Marble slabs (5.1%), Plastic, acrylic, water (4.9 %), Ready-Mixed Concrete (4%) and Rebar (3.7%). On the contrary, in Electricity prices decreased by 13.8%.

As announced by ELSTAT, the general price index of materials for the construction of new residential buildings showed an increase of 5.5% in May 2024 compared to the corresponding index of May 2023, against a 7.8% increase noted when comparing the corresponding indices in 2023 with in 2022.

At the same time, the general index showed an increase of 0.5% in May 2024 compared to the April 2024 index, compared to an increase of 0.6% recorded when comparing the corresponding months in 2023.