Ahmed El-Zeiny, head of the building materials division at the Cairo Chamber of Commerce, confirmed the stability of iron prices today among companies and distributors after the recent increase, with prices ranging from 39,200 to about 40,000 pounds per ton. Iron prices in Egypt today, Saturday 16-8-2025, have stabilized in the markets amid expectations of slight price movements. Prices have remained at the same levels recorded during the past two months. Markets are awaiting the determination of the new iron ton price this month. The factory price ranges between 38,000 to 38,500 pounds per ton, reaching consumers with an increase of about 1,000 pounds per ton depending on the governorate or the type of iron companies, reaching about 40,000 pounds. Iron prices are as follows: Ezz Steel price: 38,800 pounds, Beshay Steel price: 38,600 pounds. Iron prices range from 38,200 to 38,500 pounds per ton delivered at the factory for most types.

Iron is one of the most important raw materials used in building materials, relied upon by many in their construction projects. The average price is about 38,200 pounds per ton and reaches more than 40,000 pounds at some distributors in some governorates, based on the monthly price and the fixed price for this month according to the factory, company, and geographic distribution areas across the republic.