Thursday, 21 May 2026
The first months of 2026 brought significant changes to the construction sector in Romania, against the backdrop of a complex economic and geopolitical context, government decisions, internal economic instability and the effects of international conflicts, including the war in the Middle East, directly influencing the evolution of prices and the dynamics of investments in the field, according to an analysis carried out by a construction materials distribution company.
“Since the beginning of 2026, essential materials such as polystyrene, adhesives, waterproofing, iron, BCA and brick have increased in price by percentages ranging between 15% and 30%. Unlike other years, when price adjustments occurred less frequently, during this period we have also observed monthly increases, sometimes even for the same products. I am afraid that, at this rate, at the end of the year there will be products that we will purchase at prices perhaps 50-70% higher than in the same period last year”, said Dragoş Vlagali, director of Bauindustry DC.
On the other hand, the energy sector is also feeling the effects of price increases, resulting in an increase in prices, but also measures to maintain accessibility.
