Latest Australian Bureau of Statistics index - March Quarter 2026
Refreshed 21 July 2026 from the ABS Cat 6427.0 - Producer Price Indexes, Australia. Australian Bureau of Statistics may revise preliminary PPI values after first publication.
Concrete & Cement index trend
Quarterly observations for series A2390795C.
March Quarter 2018 to March Quarter 2026 · 5 quarterly observations
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics. Updated 21 July 2026. Price index, not a local supplier quote.
Methodology
The latest value is the newest quarterly observation returned for Australian Bureau of Statistics series A2390795C. The 1-year, 5-year, and 10-year changes compare it with the same quarterly period in the earlier year, not an annual average.
The interactive chart and downloadable CSV use every quarterly observation in the available update window. The chart defaults to 10 years and can show 1 year, 5 years, or the full available window. Source series can use different reference periods, so compare percentage movement across materials, not raw index levels.
Related source series
| Series | Code | Latest index | Observation | Use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All construction material inputs | A2390558X | 164.3 | March Quarter 2026 | broader input basket |
| Timber inputs | A2390789J | 171.8 | March Quarter 2026 | complementary input trend |
How contractors should use it
Use this index as a price-pressure check before refreshing takeoff rates and quote validity periods on concrete and cement work.
Limits
- - This is an input cost index, not a delivered price per cubic metre.
- - Cement is included in this category; no separate ABS cement series is published at this granularity.
- - Local ready-mix prices vary by city, batch plant proximity, mix design, and minimum load.
FAQ
Is this a current local material price in Australia?
No. These pages use official ABS price indexes. They show input price movement over time, not a supplier quote for a specific city, delivery distance, grade, mix, or order quantity.
Why use ABS Producer Price Indexes?
The ABS Producer Price Indexes are official quarterly statistics for price movement by industry and input category. Table 18 covers inputs to the house construction industry across the weighted average of six capital cities.
How often is the data updated?
ABS Producer Price Indexes are released quarterly, usually several weeks after the reference quarter. ContractorCounter refreshes these pages from the latest public ABS Table 18 workbook.