Building material prices rise despite slowdown
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Polish construction materials and improvement products cost an average of four percent more in the third quarter of 2026 than a year earlier, according to figures cited by RynekPierwotny.pl. The increase comes despite a 4.7 percent annual decline in construction and assembly output during the first nine months. Industry data from PSB showed August wholesale material prices rising five percent year over year, while retail prices increased 3.1 percent. Higher energy and petrochemical input costs continue to affect products such as mineral wool and insulation materials.
The figures demonstrate why weaker construction activity does not automatically translate into cheaper building supplies. Housing starts rose 4.5 percent in the first nine months, creating the potential for orders as projects progress. Contractors and developers will need to monitor changing material costs throughout construction rather than assuming that demand weakness guarantees lower budgets.