Steel is the single biggest input in a concrete slab. While it sits at this level, a compound delivering in 2029 is priced well above one handing over next year. That is most of the reason later delivery costs more per metre.
A weaker pound raises the cost of imported finishes, lifts and fixtures. Fully finished units carry that cost in the price; core-and-shell units pass it to you at fit-out.
The pipeline peaks in 2029, at an average of EGP 151,544 per metre. Heavy supply landing in one year tends to soften resale pricing just after handover, which matters if you plan to sell rather than live in it.
The most expensive metre we track, up 7.9% year on year. Read it carefully: it comes from only 4 priced compounds, so treat it as a signal about direction rather than a benchmark to negotiate against.