Mabati Price Update: August 2026
Welcome to the monthly Mabati Price Update, Kenya’s independent price index. These figures are compiled and cross-checked from published factory and shop prices. Prices are ranges; always confirm today’s figure with the factory before you pay.
August 2026 at a glance
| Profile | Gauge 30 /m | Gauge 28 /m |
|---|---|---|
| Box profile | KSh 480 to 650 | KSh 720 to 800 |
| Corrugated | KSh 400 to 500 | KSh 480 to 550 |
| Roman tile | KSh 630 to 780 | KSh 800 to 950 |
| Versatile | KSh 610 to 780 | KSh 780 to 850 |
| Stone-coated | from KSh 1,000/m² | — |
See the full, always-current price index for the brand-by-brand breakdown.
What is moving the market
Steel input costs have been broadly stable this month, so headline mabati prices are holding rather than climbing. The value factories (Capital, Boma, Ruiru) continue to price box profile keenly, often below the most-advertised names for the same sheet.
The one thing to watch
Peak building season keeps delivery times, not sheet prices, as the main variable. Order early, confirm the gauge in writing, and compare three factories before you commit. Want this index on WhatsApp every month? Join the free price list broadcast.