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.
Steel index trend
Quarterly observations for series A2390810R.
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 A2390810R. 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 |
| Concrete, cement and sand | A2390795C | 146 | March Quarter 2026 | concrete and reinforcement context |
How contractors should use it
Use to justify quote-validity windows on reinforcement, structural steel, and metalwork packages.
Limits
- - Covers steel reinforcement, structural sections, and metal fabrications.
- - Other metal products have separate ABS subseries; this page uses the weighted-average Steel products series.
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.