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As talk of a housing crisis persists, caused by the destruction of hundreds of thousands of homes either fully or partially over the past 14 years, the need for building materials is becoming ever more urgent, especially as hundreds of thousands of displaced people and refugees return to settle in their towns and villages.
Prices of construction materials play a decisive role in whether people can repair or build homes, while the contours of the “reconstruction phase” described by the government, its institutions, and international organizations remain unclear.
At the start of the summer season, traditionally a peak time for building, the Syrian market saw a notable decline in the prices of key materials, which immediately revived construction activity to a relative extent, depending on local conditions and financial capacity.
Reviving a stagnant market
The recent drop in iron and cement prices has encouraged many families to resume long-delayed repairs or begin new home construction, according to contractor Ali Aliya, who works in the Damascus countryside.
From the contractors’ perspective, the fall in construction material prices is a long-awaited opportunity to revive a market that has been stagnant for years.
Aliya told Enab Baladi, “We used to rely only on a limited number of ongoing projects, most of them houses left unfinished for years. But now, with prices down by around 20–30% for some materials, we’ve started receiving new requests almost weekly.”
Still, Aliya admits he fears the decline may only be temporary, tied to shifts in the exchange rate or sudden government decisions, which makes many clients hesitant despite their pressing need to build.
“The market is unstable. Any fluctuation in the pound or change in taxes could wipe out this small boom. We’re hoping prices stabilize so we can keep working without interruption,” he said.
Demand rises for structural designs
In the past, many families limited themselves to only the most essential repairs because the cost per square meter was prohibitive. Today, with falling iron and cement prices, “we are seeing greater demand for structural designs and engineering plans, even in rural areas,” civil engineer Rami Atiya told Enab Baladi.
Atiya explained that the drop in construction material prices has pushed forward building activity in damaged neighborhoods and in areas where projects had stalled for financial reasons.
He added that the sharp fall in iron and cement costs has marked a turning point in the state of construction in parts of Syria. After years of stagnation and delays, some housing projects are back on track, and homeowners whose properties were damaged are seriously reconsidering repair or rebuilding.
Enab Baladi observed a clear difference in today’s prices compared to just months ago. In August 2024, a ton of iron cost over $1,000, but has now dropped to around $600. The price of a ton of locally produced cement fell to $120 from about $140 at the end of 2024.
“The lower cost per square meter is a direct incentive for reviving postponed projects,” Atiya noted.
He added that the price decline coincided with relative market stability, which encouraged families to make the decision to build, raising hopes that the trend will continue and prices will not climb again.
Changing plans
Muntaha Shalash, from Souq Wadi Barada (northwest of Damascus), said she had postponed renovating her family’s home due to the prohibitive cost of iron and cement. “Now I can plan to start again, and this gives us hope for return and stability,” she told Enab Baladi.
Meanwhile, Mohammad Haidar from Zabadani (western Damascus countryside), who resumed repairs on his destroyed home, said the lower prices have breathed life back into the construction sector and given people a chance to reclaim what they lost during years of war and austerity, despite other economic hardships.
He believes that if the decline continues, it will be a key factor in encouraging construction and improving quality of life in areas undergoing reconstruction.
Samer Sheikhan, a resident of northern Hama countryside, said he never expected to rebuild his long-destroyed home, after halting work due to high iron and cement costs. But with recent price drops, he has reconsidered and made a plan to rebuild gradually.
Although many challenges remain, such as the lack of services and infrastructure in some areas, the fall in construction material prices is a major turning point for Syria’s building and reconstruction sector, giving hope to citizens, contractors, and engineers who spoke to Enab Baladi.
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