en.Wedoany.com Reported - The Construction Material Price Index (IPMC), released by the Sienge Ecosystem, shows that after months of stability and even price declines for some materials, the Brazilian construction industry experienced a turning point in price trends in March and April 2026. As of February, four of the five main inputs tracked by the index remained stable or declined, with only copper wire being an exception due to sustained pressure. In March, the upward trend gradually consolidated, driven by price adjustments by Brazilian companies and fluctuations in global energy and metal commodity prices; prices rose further in April, confirming a reversal of the downward cycle.
Survey data shows that March was the first month of monthly inflation for most major construction materials. Cement rose 1.28% nationwide, reversing the slight declines in January (-0.14%) and February (-0.33%). Copper wire prices increased by 2.67%, with a 12-month cumulative gain of 28.63%, continuing the upward trend since August 2025. Mortar prices rose 0.71%, but the 12-month cumulative figure still showed deflation of 7.21%. Paint prices remained nearly unchanged, edging up 0.05%. Iron/steel prices fell slightly by 0.29% month-on-month, continuing the stable trend since the beginning of the year. The price surge intensified in April: four of the monitored inputs rose simultaneously. Cement prices soared 4.16%, reaching the highest level in the recent series; copper wire continued to face pressure, rising 4.32%, influenced by structural factors in international metal and energy markets. Mortar and paint rose by 0.86% and 1.39%, respectively, while steel prices remained stable, with a slight increase of 0.04%.
Gabriela Torres, Executive Manager of Data and Intelligence at the Sienge Ecosystem, stated that the widespread increase in construction material costs was expected, driven by the impact of the geopolitical landscape. The international situation continues to pressure construction costs, characterized by increased volatility in oil prices and persistently high metal commodities, exerting a sustained impact on industrial chains reliant on basic inputs. The manager noted that the IPMC confirms trends observed in the market, such as the FGV National Construction Cost Index (INCC-M) rising 1.04% in April, with a 12-month cumulative increase of 6.28%.
The IPMC, developed by the Sienge Ecosystem, uses the methodology of Cica Rev Consultoria and has institutional support from the Brazilian Chamber of the Construction Industry (CBIC). The index tracks these inputs monthly, and their costs can account for up to 55% of total construction material costs. The statistical model aims to measure the average price changes of basic construction material inputs across different regions of Brazil. The index employs advanced data processing techniques and artificial intelligence to ensure the accuracy, representativeness, and reliability of the results, and can automatically classify inputs and extract relevant features from product descriptions. The results are validated within a 95% confidence interval, ensuring the statistical reliability of the monthly estimates for each input.
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