In 2025, the cost of housing construction in Ukraine significantly increased. According to Ukrainian developers, the cost of building housing has risen by 10–25% since the beginning of the year, depending on the class, with an average increase of 18%. The main reasons for the price hike were the rising costs of construction materials, logistics, and increased wages in the construction sector.
This is reported by Business • Media
Details on the Rise in Construction Material Prices
According to City One Development, throughout 2025, prices for key construction materials showed moderate but steady growth – averaging around 10%. In particular, concrete increased by 6%, metal by over 2%, cement by over 10%, plaster by over 13%, and bricks rose in price by more than 9%.
Alliance Novobud notes that the prices of waterproofing materials increased by 7–10%, while cable products rose by 10–15%. The cost of insulation materials and reinforced concrete products significantly increased – up to 25%. PVC windows added nearly 20%, and heating radiators increased by 23.5%.
Additionally, almost all types of construction and installation work have become more expensive – with an increase of 15–25% since the beginning of the year. The highest price increases were seen in engineering systems and finishing materials, as well as in construction materials dependent on imported components, energy costs, or logistics.
The Impact of Industry Changes and Future Reforms
Ukrainian manufacturers attribute the price increases to the need for relocation, as well as the suspension and limitation of production, which affected the cost of goods.
Meanwhile, the government is preparing a new pricing system for the construction industry. It must be as accessible and understandable as possible for all market participants. The authorities prioritize direct access to market prices, the most efficient use of funds, and increasing trust in post-war reconstruction processes.
The implementation of the new pricing system in the construction sector is overseen by the Working Group on Improving the Pricing System, established under the Ministry of Development. It analyzes market prices for materials, calculates administrative and production costs, profit levels, wages, and engineering services. It is expected that the first proposals for updating the pricing mechanism will emerge by the end of 2025.