August Construction Material Supply and Demand Balanced
Overview
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism conducted a survey of supply, demand, and price trends for major construction materials from August 1 to 5, 2026. The survey covered 7 materials and 13 items, including ready-mixed concrete, steel, and lumber. Prices for H-shaped steel were slightly higher than the previous month, while those of the other materials were unchanged. Supply and demand were balanced for all materials, and inventory levels were normal for all materials. The Ministry conducts this survey monthly to stabilize the supply, demand, and prices of construction materials and promote the smooth implementation of construction projects.
Key points
- The price trend for H-shaped steel was slightly higher than in the previous month.
- The price trends for the surveyed materials other than H-shaped steel were unchanged.
- Supply and demand were balanced for all materials, and inventory conditions were normal for all materials.
Overview
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism conducts a survey to track changes in the supply, demand, prices, and inventories of major construction materials required for construction projects, broken down by material and region. The survey is conducted to stabilize the supply, demand, and prices of construction materials and promote the smooth implementation of construction projects.
The survey conducted from August 1 to 5, 2026 covered 7 materials and 13 items, including ready-mixed concrete, steel, and lumber, and compiled trends in construction materials nationwide.
Details
Changes in the supply, demand, prices, and inventories of major construction materials are tracked monthly by material and region. The current results organize nationwide price trends, supply and demand trends, and inventory conditions separately.
The inventory survey covers aggregates (sand, gravel, crushed stone, and recycled crushed stone), reinforcing bars, H-shaped steel, and lumber (sawn lumber and plywood for formwork). Price and supply and demand trends are presented for all surveyed materials.
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