United Kingdom: March 2026 Construction Material Price Indices Published

Key Information

On March 29, 2026, the UK Department for Business & Trade released the accredited official statistics on construction materials and components for March 2026. This report includes monthly price indices for bricks, cement, and concrete blocks, as well as quarterly data for sand, gravel, slate, and concrete tiles.

Key Points

• Latest publication of price indices: March 2026, United Kingdom.
• Foundational data for tariff classification and customs valuation in the construction sector.
• Direct impact on declarants and importers using these products as a value reference.

Background and Stakes

Official statistics on construction materials set crucial benchmarks for the UK market. The published indices serve as a reference point for customs valuation (Union Customs Code, art. 70 and following—"code des douanes, art. 70 et suivants CDU") and facilitate the classification of goods in the UK's post-Brexit Combined Nomenclature (CN). The regularity of these publications provides a reliable framework for substantiating customs value and determining the correct tariff classification.

Impact for the Profession

Declarants must incorporate the newly published indices to justify customs values when declaring imports of construction materials. Freight forwarders rely on these figures to anticipate tariff changes. Importers use this data to review contracts and avoid valuation discrepancies that could trigger customs audits. Compliance officers adjust internal procedures for value verification according to the new official references.

Next Steps

• Apply the March 2026 indices for all customs declarations as of 29/03/2026.
• Update internal valuation databases and supporting documentation.
• Periodically check for upcoming quarterly and annual publications.

Le 29/03/2026, le Royaume-Uni a publié en accès libre les indices prix matériaux de construction, essentiels à la profession. (On 29/03/2026, the United Kingdom publicly released construction material price indices, which are essential for the profession.)

Source: UK Department for Business & Trade (29/03/2026)