Noticeable decrease in construction cost price indicators for buildings, roads, water, and sewage networks in the West Bank during 2025

SadaNews - A decrease in the price index for construction costs of residential buildings

The price index for construction costs of residential buildings in the West Bank* recorded a decrease of 0.78% during the year 2025 compared to the previous year, with the average price index for construction costs of residential buildings standing at 120.75 for the year 2025 (base year 2013=100).

Regarding the main groups that have the most impact on the index, the prices of the group for raw materials and primary goods decreased by 1.42%, where the prices of iron and steel dropped by 9.77%, and the prices of cement, lime, and gypsum fell by 2.06%. The prices of the rental equipment group also saw a decline of 0.86%, while the group for labor costs and wages recorded an increase of 0.55% during 2025 compared to the previous year.

Decrease in the price index for construction costs of non-residential buildings

The price index for construction costs of non-residential buildings in the West Bank* registered a decrease of 0.83% during the year 2025 compared to the previous year, with the average price index for construction costs of non-residential buildings reaching 119.60 for the year 2025 (base year 2013=100).

For the main groups with the most impact on the index, the prices of the raw materials and primary goods group decreased by 1.46%, where the prices of iron and steel fell by 9.77%, and the prices of cement, lime, and gypsum dropped by 2.06%. The rental equipment group's prices also recorded a decrease of 0.92%, while the labor costs and wages group noted an increase of 0.55% during 2025 compared to the previous year.

Decrease in the price index for construction costs of skeleton buildings

The price index for construction costs of skeleton buildings in the West Bank* noted a decrease of 2.08% during the year 2025 compared to the previous year, with the average price index for construction costs of skeleton buildings at 118.46 for the year 2025 (base year 2013=100).

As for the main groups that have the most impact on the index, the prices of the raw materials and primary goods group fell by 3.50%, where the prices of iron and steel dropped by 9.77%, and the prices of cement, lime, and gypsum saw a decline of 1.93%. The prices of the rental equipment group decreased by 0.86%, while the labor costs and wages group recorded an increase of 0.67% during 2025 compared to the previous year.

Decrease in the price index for road construction costs

The price index for the costs of constructing roads of various types in the West Bank* recorded a decrease of 2.22% during the year 2025 compared to the previous year, with the average general price index for road construction costs at 114.83 for 2025 (base month December 2008 = 100).

At the level of main groups, the prices of the labor costs and wages group decreased by 7.33%, the prices of the equipment operating and maintenance costs group decreased by 2.23%, and the prices of the raw materials and primary goods group dropped by 2.08%. Notably, prices of iron and steel dropped by 9.81%, prices of quarry products and crushers decreased by 5.05%, and cement prices fell by 2.05%. The prices of the rental equipment group decreased by 0.61% during 2025 compared to the previous year.

Decrease in the general index of prices for water network construction costs

The price index for water network construction costs in the West Bank* saw a decrease of 0.35% during 2025 compared to the previous year, with the average general price index for water network construction at 130.38 for 2025 (base month January 2010=100).

Regarding water tank prices, the index recorded a decrease of 4.02%, as iron prices fell by 10.30%, and excavation costs dropped by 1.39%. For water networks, the index noted an increase of 1.15% as plastic and iron pipe prices rose by 2.59%, and the prices of filling materials increased by 1.51% during 2025 compared to the previous year.

Decrease in the general index of prices for sewage network construction costs

The price index for sewage network construction costs in the West Bank* registered a decrease of 0.14% during 2025 compared to the previous year, with the average general price index for sewage network construction at 117.27 for 2025 (base month January 2010=100), as excavation prices decreased by 1.39%, and manhole prices decreased by 1.19% during 2025 compared to the previous year.

The price index for construction costs, roads, water, and sewage networks in the West Bank*
During the month of December, 12/2025  

Decrease in the price index for construction costs of residential buildings

The construction costs for residential buildings in the West Bank* registered a decrease of 0.67% during December 2025 compared to November 2025; the price index for construction costs of residential buildings dropped to 118.80 compared to 119.60 during the previous month (base year 2013=100).

At the level of main groups, the prices of the labor costs and wages group recorded a decrease of 0.96%, the prices of the raw materials and primary goods group decreased by 0.44%, and the rental equipment group's prices fell by 0.26% during December 2025 compared to the previous month.

Decrease in the price index for construction costs of non-residential buildings

The prices of construction costs for non-residential buildings in the West Bank* noted a decrease of 0.67% during December 2025 compared to October 2025; the price index for construction costs of non-residential buildings fell to 117.65 compared to 118.45 during the previous month (base year 2013=100).

Regarding the main groups, the prices of the labor costs and wages group decreased by 0.96%, the prices of the raw materials and primary goods group dropped by 0.46%, and the rental equipment group's prices fell by 0.16% in December 2025 compared to the previous month.

Decrease in the price index for construction costs of skeleton buildings

The prices for construction costs of skeleton buildings in the West Bank* registered a decrease of 2.1% during December 2025 compared to November 2025; the price index for construction costs of skeleton buildings reached 115.84 compared to 117.03 during the previous month (base year 2013=100).

With regard to the main groups, the prices of the labor costs and wages group recorded a decrease of 1.46%, the prices of the raw materials and primary goods group fell by 0.82%, and the rental equipment group's prices dropped by 0.25% during December 2025 compared to the previous month.

Decrease in the price index for road construction costs

The prices for constructing roads of various types in the West Bank* decreased by 1.00% during December 2025 compared to November 2025; the general price index for road construction costs fell to 112.58 compared to 113.72 during the previous month (base month December 2008=100).

At the level of main groups, the prices of the labor costs and wages group recorded a drop of 5.49%, the prices of the raw materials and primary goods group decreased by 0.51%, and the prices of both the equipment operating and maintenance costs group and the rental equipment group decreased by 0.25% each, during December 2025 compared to the previous month.

Decrease in the general index of prices for water network construction costs

The prices for constructing water networks in the West Bank* noted a decrease of 0.98% during December 2025 compared to November 2025; the price index for water network construction costs fell to 125.40 compared to 126.64 during the previous month (base month January 2010=100).

Regarding water network prices, the index recorded a decrease of 1.01%, with the index falling to 131.25 compared to 132.60 during the previous month, while the prices of water tanks dropped by 0.90%, reducing the index to 112.53 compared to 113.54 during the previous month.

Decrease in the general index of prices for sewage network construction costs

The prices for constructing sewage networks in the West Bank* recorded a decrease of 0.84% during December 2025 compared to November 2025; the index fell to 113.90 compared to 114.86 during the previous month (base month January 2010=100).