Construction material prices in the DRC
Cement, rebar, blocks, roofing sheets, sand and timber: the price ranges seen on the Congolese market.
Updated August 2, 2026
- 50 kg cement bag
- $11 – $18
- Reinforcement steel
- $1,200 – $1,800 /t
- Structural timber
- $250 – $450 /m³
Cement is the sector’s barometer in the DRC. Produced locally by CILU at Lukala, CINAT and PPC Barnet, its price varies sharply between cities. In Kolwezi a 50 kg bag reached 40,000–45,000 CDF in October 2025 during the shortage caused by power cuts at the Carrilu works; in Kinshasa, ACP surveys give 24,000–26,000 CDF in early 2026. The prices below are market ranges; always check two or three merchants before ordering.
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