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Cyprus Construction Materials Price Index Climbs 1.19% In July Amid Market Nuances

The latest state statistical report confirms that Cyprus’ construction materials price index experienced a modest yet significant year-on-year increase of 1.19% in July 2025. Utilizing 2021 as a benchmark with a base value of 100 points, the index concluded at 119.04 points, reflecting a marginal monthly rise of 0.01% from the previous period.

Data Insights And Market Overview

This incremental growth, when juxtaposed with the corresponding month of the previous year, points to the sustained yet subtle pressure within the construction sector. The data underscores the importance of closely monitoring market trends, even when shifts appear negligible in the short term.

Category-Specific Developments

The report offers a clear breakdown by product category. Notably, minerals and mineral products led the gains with increases of 3.33% and 3.27%, respectively, signaling robust demand in these segments. Conversely, metal products encountered a decline of 1.04%. Meanwhile, sectors encompassing wood products, insulation materials, chemicals, and plastics posted a modest rise of 0.70%, with electromechanical goods experiencing a slight increase of 0.19%.

Periodic Trends And Strategic Implications

The cumulative index from January through July 2025 marks an overall increase of 1.24% compared with the same period in 2024. These figures are critical for industry stakeholders, offering guidance for budgeting, investment planning, and market positioning in an environment characterized by subtle yet persistent shifts in input costs.

In summary, while the observed changes remain relatively incremental, they highlight underlying market dynamics and could influence strategic decisions in the broader construction landscape.

Cyprus Tourism Shows Strength As Clean Monday Hotel Bookings Surge

Hotels Embrace A Bright Outlook

Recent figures point to growing momentum in hotel reservations ahead of the Clean Monday weekend, signaling renewed confidence in Cyprus’ tourism sector. Christos Angelides, Director of PASYXE, emphasized the positive trend while also underscoring the need to gradually extend the tourism season beyond traditional peak months.

Favorable Conditions And Festive Spirit

Angelides noted that bookings recorded during the past weekend reached encouraging levels, a development attributed to multiple converging factors. The return of sunny weather after prolonged rainfall, coupled with the festive aura of carnival events and children’s parades in cities such as Nicosia, Limassol, and Paphos, has motivated many to opt for short getaways. This seasonal momentum is further boosted by the strategic initiatives of local hotels, many of which are curating special menus for Clean Monday events, offering guests an enhanced stay experience by keeping them on-premise.

Positioning For The Off-Season

Despite the positive indicators, Angelides cautioned that average occupancy rates of 25%–30% highlight the need for continued innovation rather than complacency. He described the current period as part of a longer process of building winter tourism and pointed to opportunities in conferences, corporate events and niche travel segments as potential drivers of year-round demand.

Expanding Air Connectivity and Collective Ecosystem

Industry expectations are further supported by expanded air connections from established markets such as the United Kingdom and Israel, alongside increased routes from Armenia, Romania, Bulgaria, Latvia and Poland. While recovery in the German market remains gradual, broader improvements in connectivity continue to strengthen overall tourism prospects. Angelides added that sustainable year-round tourism depends on a wider ecosystem that extends beyond accommodation to include restaurants, museums, cultural venues and community events.

The Path Forward

Cyprus continues to benefit from strong competitive advantages in climate, accessibility and hospitality infrastructure. With coordinated planning across tourism stakeholders and consistent investment in diversified offerings, the sector is positioned to contribute more steadily to the national economy and support a more balanced, all-season travel model.

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