Price of block making machines in Nigeria
Block moulding line FT4-5 / mobile type (~3,000 blocks/day), Abuja
₦5,200,000per unit
Market range ₦3,900,000 to ₦6,500,000 as at 15 October 2026.
Price a whole BoQ in the rate bookAs at 15 October 2026, Block moulding line FT4-5 / mobile type (~3,000 blocks/day) costs about ₦5,200,000 per unit in Abuja (market range ₦3,900,000 to ₦6,500,000). Other lines: Block moulding machine, locally fabricated (2 blocks per drop): ₦550,000 per unit; Electric vibrating block machine 6"/9", locally fabricated: ₦650,000 per unit; Egg-laying (mobile) block machine, Nigerian fabricated (~1,000 blocks/day): ₦900,000 per unit; Hydraulic electric block machine: ₦8,000,000 per unit.
Block making machines prices in Nigeria (Oct 2026)
| Item | Unit | Abuja price | Range | Change | Confidence | Evidence date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Block moulding machine, locally fabricated (2 blocks per drop) | unit | ₦550,000 | ₦450,000 - ₦650,000 | - | Medium | 2026-10-01 |
| Electric vibrating block machine 6"/9", locally fabricated | unit | ₦650,000 | ₦550,000 - ₦750,000 | - | Medium | 2026-10-01 |
| Egg-laying (mobile) block machine, Nigerian fabricated (~1,000 blocks/day) | unit | ₦900,000 | ₦800,000 - ₦1,200,000 | - | Medium | 2026-10-01 |
| Block moulding line FT4-5 / mobile type (~3,000 blocks/day) | unit | ₦5,200,000 | ₦3,900,000 - ₦6,500,000 | - | Medium | 2026-10-01 |
| Hydraulic electric block machine | unit | ₦8,000,000 | ₦7,000,000 - ₦9,000,000 | - | Medium | 2026-10-01 |
| Fully automatic block and brick machine (small line) | unit | ₦17,000,000 | ₦16,000,000 - ₦18,000,000 | - | Medium | 2026-10-01 |
| Automatic block and paver plant QT10-15 with pan mixer and stacker, new Chinese | unit | ₦111,972,000 | ₦89,577,600 - ₦134,366,400 | - | Low | derived |
| Pan mixer JS500 / JQ350 for block plant, new | unit | ₦7,464,800 | ₦5,971,840 - ₦8,957,760 | - | Low | derived |
Prices are Abuja market prices, delivered within the city, excluding VAT unless stated. "Change" compares with the previous weekly update.
Block making machines 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 unit | Materials factor |
|---|---|---|
| Abuja (FCT) | ₦5,200,000 | 1.00 |
| Lagos | ₦5,512,000 | 1.06 |
| Port Harcourt | ₦5,616,000 | 1.08 |
| Ibadan | ₦4,940,000 | 0.95 |
| Osogbo (Osun) | ₦4,992,000 | 0.96 |
| Kano | ₦4,836,000 | 0.93 |
| Kaduna | ₦4,888,000 | 0.94 |
| Enugu | ₦5,096,000 | 0.98 |
| Benin City | ₦5,148,000 | 0.99 |
| Uyo | ₦5,356,000 | 1.03 |
| Jos | ₦4,940,000 | 0.95 |
| Riverine / creek site | ₦6,760,000 | 1.30 |
What affects the price
Locally fabricated block machines are cheap but slow. Hydraulic and automatic machines make denser, more uniform blocks at much higher output. Choose a machine that can meet NIS 87 strength requirements.
Sources
- Nigerian Search Guide, 'Cost of block moulding machines in Nigeria (2026)'
Frequently asked questions
How much is a block moulding machine in Nigeria?
As at 15 October 2026, Block moulding line FT4-5 / mobile type (~3,000 blocks/day) costs about ₦5,200,000 per unit in Abuja, within a market range of ₦3,900,000 to ₦6,500,000, 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 ₦5,512,000 in Lagos and ₦5,616,000 in Port Harcourt.
What affects the price?
Locally fabricated block machines are cheap but slow. Hydraulic and automatic machines make denser, more uniform blocks at much higher output. Choose a machine that can meet NIS 87 strength requirements.
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/block-making-machines/, prices as at 15 October 2026.