Price of cement in Nigeria today
OPC 42.5 cement, 50kg bag - adopted market average, Abuja
₦12,000per bag
Market range ₦11,000 to ₦13,500 as at 15 October 2026.
Price a whole BoQ in the rate bookAs at 15 October 2026, OPC 42.5 cement, 50kg bag - adopted market average costs about ₦12,000 per bag in Abuja (market range ₦11,000 to ₦13,500). Other lines: Dangote 3X 42.5R, 50kg: ₦12,500 per bag; BUA 42.5, 50kg: ₦12,200 per bag; HBM (ex-Lafarge) Elephant 42.5, 50kg: ₦12,000 per bag; HBM Powermax 42.5R (structural premium), 50kg: ₦13,500 per bag.
Cement prices in Nigeria (Oct 2026)
| Item | Unit | Abuja price | Range | Change | Confidence | Evidence date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OPC 42.5 cement, 50kg bag - adopted market average | bag | ₦12,000 | ₦11,000 - ₦13,500 | - | High | 2026-09-29 |
| Dangote 3X 42.5R, 50kg | bag | ₦12,500 | ₦11,800 - ₦15,000 | ▲ 1.6% | Medium | 2026-09-21 |
| BUA 42.5, 50kg | bag | ₦12,200 | ₦10,400 - ₦13,200 | ▲ 3.4% | Medium | 2026-09-21 |
| HBM (ex-Lafarge) Elephant 42.5, 50kg | bag | ₦12,000 | ₦10,600 - ₦13,400 | - | Medium | 2026-09-29 |
| HBM Powermax 42.5R (structural premium), 50kg | bag | ₦13,500 | ₦10,800 - ₦16,200 | - | Low | derived |
| 32.5 grade cement (Supaset/Ashaka-type), 50kg | bag | ₦11,200 | ₦9,000 - ₦13,400 | - | Low | derived |
| White cement, 40kg | bag | ₦38,000 | ₦30,400 - ₦45,600 | - | Low | derived |
Prices are Abuja market prices, delivered within the city, excluding VAT unless stated. "Change" compares with the previous weekly update.
Cement 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 bag | Materials factor |
|---|---|---|
| Abuja (FCT) | ₦12,000 | 1.00 |
| Lagos | ₦12,720 | 1.06 |
| Port Harcourt | ₦12,960 | 1.08 |
| Ibadan | ₦11,400 | 0.95 |
| Osogbo (Osun) | ₦11,520 | 0.96 |
| Kano | ₦11,160 | 0.93 |
| Kaduna | ₦11,280 | 0.94 |
| Enugu | ₦11,760 | 0.98 |
| Benin City | ₦11,880 | 0.99 |
| Uyo | ₦12,360 | 1.03 |
| Jos | ₦11,400 | 0.95 |
| Riverine / creek site | ₦15,600 | 1.30 |
How much cement 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 cement price moves the cost of finished work.
What affects the price
Cement prices follow energy costs at the plants, diesel for haulage, the naira exchange rate for imported parts and seasonal demand. Buying a trailer load (600 bags) direct from a depot is usually a few hundred naira cheaper per bag than retail.
Sources
- Desk estimate - no reliable dated 2026 source; verify with 3 supplier quotes
- Legit.ng Abuja market checks (21 Sep 2026): BUA ~N12,200/bag
- Legit.ng Abuja market checks (21 Sep 2026): Dangote N11,800-15,000/bag, ~N12,500 bulk
- The Trumpet (29 Sep 2026): major brands ~N12,000/bag in Sept after N13-15k Jul-Aug; BuildWithEase Jul 2026 N11-15k
- The Trumpet Sep 2026: HBM competing at ~N12k
Frequently asked questions
How much is a bag of cement in Nigeria today?
As at 15 October 2026, OPC 42.5 cement, 50kg bag - adopted market average costs about ₦12,000 per bag in Abuja, within a market range of ₦11,000 to ₦13,500, 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 ₦12,720 in Lagos and ₦12,960 in Port Harcourt.
What affects the price?
Cement prices follow energy costs at the plants, diesel for haulage, the naira exchange rate for imported parts and seasonal demand. Buying a trailer load (600 bags) direct from a depot is usually a few hundred naira cheaper per bag than retail.
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/cement/, prices as at 15 October 2026.