Price of armour rock and marine construction materials in Nigeria
Armour rock 3-6t, delivered to site, per tonne, Abuja
₦38,000per tonne
Market range ₦30,400 to ₦45,600 as at 15 October 2026.
Price a whole BoQ in the rate bookAs at 15 October 2026, Armour rock 3-6t, delivered to site, per tonne costs about ₦38,000 per tonne in Abuja (market range ₦30,400 to ₦45,600). Other lines: Armour rock 1-3t, delivered to site, per tonne: ₦32,000 per tonne; Core rock / quarry run 1-500kg, delivered, per tonne: ₦22,000 per tonne; Underlayer/filter rock 50-300kg, delivered, per tonne: ₦26,000 per tonne; Dredged sand licence/royalty & environmental levy, per m3: ₦400 per m³.
Armour rock & marine materials prices in Nigeria (Oct 2026)
| Item | Unit | Abuja price | Range | Change | Confidence | Evidence date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armour rock 3-6t, delivered to site, per tonne | tonne | ₦38,000 | ₦30,400 - ₦45,600 | - | Low | derived |
| Armour rock 1-3t, delivered to site, per tonne | tonne | ₦32,000 | ₦25,600 - ₦38,400 | - | Low | derived |
| Core rock / quarry run 1-500kg, delivered, per tonne | tonne | ₦22,000 | ₦17,600 - ₦26,400 | - | Low | derived |
| Underlayer/filter rock 50-300kg, delivered, per tonne | tonne | ₦26,000 | ₦20,800 - ₦31,200 | - | Low | derived |
| Dredged sand licence/royalty & environmental levy, per m3 | m³ | ₦400 | ₦320 - ₦480 | - | Low | derived |
| Cone fender SCN1000 with frontal frame | unit | ₦16,795,800 | ₦13,436,640 - ₦20,154,960 | - | Low | derived |
| Cylindrical rubber fender 1000mm OD, per m | m | ₦839,790 | ₦671,832 - ₦1,007,748 | - | Low | derived |
| D-fender 300H, per m | m | ₦410,564 | ₦328,451 - ₦492,677 | - | Low | derived |
| Mooring bollard 50t, cast iron/steel | unit | ₦4,852,120 | ₦3,881,696 - ₦5,822,544 | - | Low | derived |
| Mooring bollard 100t, cast steel | unit | ₦7,838,040 | ₦6,270,432 - ₦9,405,648 | - | Low | derived |
| Crane rail A120, per m | m | ₦429,226 | ₦343,381 - ₦515,071 | - | Low | derived |
| Galvanised quay ladder, per m | m | ₦95,000 | ₦76,000 - ₦114,000 | - | Low | derived |
Prices are Abuja market prices, delivered within the city, excluding VAT unless stated. "Change" compares with the previous weekly update.
Armour rock & marine materials prices by location
Estimated by applying Buildocrat's materials location factor to the Abuja price. Always confirm with a local supplier.
| Location | Estimated price per tonne | Materials factor |
|---|---|---|
| Abuja (FCT) | ₦38,000 | 1.00 |
| Lagos | ₦40,280 | 1.06 |
| Port Harcourt | ₦41,040 | 1.08 |
| Ibadan | ₦36,100 | 0.95 |
| Osogbo (Osun) | ₦36,480 | 0.96 |
| Kano | ₦35,340 | 0.93 |
| Kaduna | ₦35,720 | 0.94 |
| Enugu | ₦37,240 | 0.98 |
| Benin City | ₦37,620 | 0.99 |
| Uyo | ₦39,140 | 1.03 |
| Jos | ₦36,100 | 0.95 |
| Riverine / creek site | ₦49,400 | 1.30 |
How much armour rock & marine materials each item of work uses
These quantities come from Buildocrat's rate build-ups and include a waste allowance. They show how a change in the armour rock & marine materials price moves the cost of finished work.
| Item of work | Quantity used | Cost in the rate | Share of rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hydraulic sand fill by 20" cutter suction dredger incl. discharge line, placed (in-situ m3) | 1 m³ per m³ | ₦400 | 10% |
| Hydraulic sand fill by trailing suction hopper dredger (rainbowing/pump-ashore), placed | 1 m³ per m³ | ₦400 | 14% |
| Armour rock 3-6t placed to revetment/breakwater profile | 1.03 tonne per tonne | ₦39,140 | 84% |
| Core rock 1-500kg placed and trimmed | 1.03 tonne per tonne | ₦22,660 | 90% |
| Underlayer rock 50-300kg placed | 1.03 tonne per tonne | ₦26,780 | 91% |
| Cone fender SCN1000 with frontal frame supplied and installed | 1 unit per unit | ₦16,795,800 | 98% |
| Mooring bollard 100t supplied and installed | 1 unit per unit | ₦7,838,040 | 97% |
| Crane rail A120 on grouted pads with clips | 1.04 m per m | ₦446,567 | 95% |
| Overhead crane 10t x 20m span installed incl. 80m crane rail | 81.6 m per unit | ₦35,024,842 | 27% |
What affects the price
Rock for breakwaters and shore protection is quarried inland and hauled long distances, so haulage and barge transport usually cost more than the rock itself.
Sources
- Desk estimate (Oct 2026) - no reliable dated Nigerian source; verify with 3 supplier quotes
Frequently asked questions
How much is armour rock per tonne in Nigeria?
As at 15 October 2026, Armour rock 3-6t, delivered to site, per tonne costs about ₦38,000 per tonne in Abuja, within a market range of ₦30,400 to ₦45,600, according to Buildocrat's Nigeria Construction Rate Book.
How much does it cost in Lagos and Port Harcourt?
Applying Buildocrat's location factors, the same item is estimated at about ₦40,280 in Lagos and ₦41,040 in Port Harcourt.
What affects the price?
Rock for breakwaters and shore protection is quarried inland and hauled long distances, so haulage and barge transport usually cost more than the rock itself.
How often is this price updated?
Buildocrat re-checks key prices every Monday against dated market sources. This page was last updated on 15 October 2026.
How to cite: Buildocrat, Nigeria Construction Rate Book, https://rates.buildocrat.store/prices/armour-rock/, prices as at 15 October 2026.