Concrete Prices 2026: Ready-Mix Concrete (U.S.) PPI +2.3% in 12 Months
The ready-mix concrete index was 402.8 in September 2026 (preliminary), up 2.3% from a year earlier (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics). Checked daily · last checked Oct 26, 2026.
- Next related change: Cemco (Nov 30, 2026)
Concrete market: producer price indexes, last 12 months
Ready-mix concrete is priced locally, so BLS publishes a national index and four regional ones. Cement and rebar are the other inputs contractors watch; ready-mix producers typically raise prices in January and sometimes mid-year.
Lines: Ready-mix concrete (U.S.) and Cement producer price indexes, rebased to 100 at the start of the period shown. Bars: related manufacturer price-increase letters taking effect that month (right axis; PriceLetter tracks letters from December 2024).
What contractors pay: producer price indexes
The BLS indexes for the products contractors buy, the numbers most escalation clauses cite. Use the series ID to pull the official figures.
| Series | Latest | 1-month | 12-month | 3-year | Source / series ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ready-mix concrete manufacturing | 402.8 p September 2026 | 0.0% | +2.3% | +6.5% | PCU327320327320 |
| Northeast region ready-mix concrete | 180.1 p September 2026 | 0.0% | +3.5% | +6.7% | PCU327320327320A |
| Midwest region ready-mix concrete | 187.2 p September 2026 | +0.4% | +4.0% | +8.8% | PCU327320327320B |
| South region ready-mix concrete | 177.2 p September 2026 | −0.1% | +1.2% | +5.6% | PCU327320327320C |
| West region ready-mix concrete | 185.3 p September 2026 | −0.2% | +2.2% | +5.4% | PCU327320327320D |
| Cement, hydraulic | 348.6 p September 2026 | 0.0% | −1.2% | +5.8% | WPU13220161 |
| Fabricated structural metal bar joists and concrete reinforcing bars | 408.0 p September 2026 | +4.9% | +30.0% | +12.9% | WPU1074051 |
Related manufacturer price increases (4)
Letters on file that mention concrete, newest effective date first.
| Effective | Brand | Trade | Products | Increase | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 30, 2026 | Cemco | Stucco | Stucco | see letter | Original letter · ABC Supply |
| May 18, 2026 | Newpoint | Roofing | Concrete Products Arizona Price Increase |
5–7% | Original letter · Gulfeagle Supply Original letter · Gulfeagle Supply Original letter · Gulfeagle Supply |
| May 18, 2026 | Westlake Newpoint | Roofing | Concrete products | 5-7% | Original letter · ABC Supply |
| May 18, 2026 | Westlake Royal Roofing Solutions | Roofing | Concrete products Westlake Royal Roofing Solutions Price Increase - Effective April 1, 2026 |
5-7% | Original letter · MAR Supply Original letter · Gulfeagle Supply Original letter · Gulfeagle Supply |
Frequently asked questions
What is the concrete price index now?
The BLS ready-mix concrete manufacturing index (PCU327320327320) was 402.8 in September 2026 (preliminary): 0.0% on the month and +2.3% over 12 months.
Are manufacturers raising concrete product prices?
PriceLetter has 4 related letters on file; 3 took effect in the last 12 months. The full list is below with links to each original letter.
Sources: Producer price indexes: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, not seasonally adjusted; values marked p are preliminary and BLS revises them for four months. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov. Checked daily; last checked Oct 26, 2026. Index changes are not the price any one supplier charges you; confirm prices with your supplier.