Prices as at 15 October 2026, checked weekly. Base location Abuja.

Price of granite in Nigeria today

Granite 3/4", 30t load, Abuja

₦540,000per load

Market range ₦400,000 to ₦765,000 as at 15 October 2026.

As at 15 October 2026, Granite 3/4", 30t load costs about ₦540,000 per load in Abuja (market range ₦400,000 to ₦765,000). Other lines: Granite 3/4", per tonne: ₦18,000 per tonne; Granite 1/2", 30t load: ₦560,000 per load; Granite 1/2", per tonne: ₦18,666 per tonne; Granite 1/4" (chippings), 30t load: ₦520,000 per load.

Granite prices in Nigeria (Oct 2026)

Item	Unit	Abuja price	Range	Change	Confidence	Evidence date
Granite 3/4", 30t load	load	₦540,000	₦400,000 - ₦765,000	-	Medium	2026-09-01
Granite 3/4", per tonne	tonne	₦18,000	₦13,333 - ₦25,500	-	Medium	derived
Granite 1/2", 30t load	load	₦560,000	₦448,000 - ₦672,000	-	Low	derived
Granite 1/2", per tonne	tonne	₦18,666	₦14,933 - ₦22,400	-	Low	derived
Granite 1/4" (chippings), 30t load	load	₦520,000	₦416,000 - ₦624,000	-	Low	derived
Granite 1/4", per tonne	tonne	₦17,333	₦13,867 - ₦20,800	-	Low	derived
Granite 1", per tonne	tonne	₦17,500	₦14,000 - ₦21,000	-	Low	derived
Hardcore / stone base, per tonne	tonne	₦11,000	₦8,800 - ₦13,200	-	Low	derived
Stone dust, per tonne	tonne	₦9,000	₦7,200 - ₦10,800	-	Low	derived

Prices are Abuja market prices, delivered within the city, excluding VAT unless stated. "Change" compares with the previous weekly update.

Granite 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 load	Materials factor
Abuja (FCT)	₦540,000	1.00
Lagos	₦572,400	1.06
Port Harcourt	₦583,200	1.08
Ibadan	₦513,000	0.95
Osogbo (Osun)	₦518,400	0.96
Kano	₦502,200	0.93
Kaduna	₦507,600	0.94
Enugu	₦529,200	0.98
Benin City	₦534,600	0.99
Uyo	₦556,200	1.03
Jos	₦513,000	0.95
Riverine / creek site	₦702,000	1.30

How much granite 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 granite price moves the cost of finished work.

Item of work	Quantity used	Cost in the rate	Share of rate
Hardcore bed 150mm thick, blinded with stone dust, compacted	0.284 tonne per m²	₦3,119	76%
Hardcore bed 150mm thick, blinded with stone dust, compacted	0.021 tonne per m²	₦189	5%
Plain concrete 1:3:6 in blinding (site-mixed)	1.46 tonne per m³	₦26,271	27%
Reinforced concrete 1:2:4 in foundations / bases / ground beams	1.39 tonne per m³	₦24,948	20%
Reinforced concrete 1:2:4 in suspended slabs, beams & columns	1.39 tonne per m³	₦24,948	18%
Reinforced concrete 1:1.5:3 (~C25) in suspended slabs & beams	1.32 tonne per m³	₦23,814	15%
Rib-and-block (hollow pot) suspended slab 225mm incl. topping & rib rebar (excl. propping)	0.116 tonne per m²	₦2,079	5%
225mm hollow blockwork filled solid with 1:2:4 concrete, below DPC	0.083 tonne per m²	₦1,493	7%
LED street light 100W on 8m pole with concrete base, installed	0.294 tonne per unit	₦5,292	1%
Inspection chamber 600x600x750 in 150mm block with cover	0.116 tonne per unit	₦2,079	2%
Precast road kerb 900x300x150 on concrete bed & haunch	0.0693 tonne per m	₦1,247	7%
Precast 600mm U-drain with cover, laid on concrete bed	0.084 tonne per m	₦1,512	2%
In-situ RC drain 600x600 internal, 150mm walls & base, incl. excavation, formwork & rebar	0.504 tonne per m	₦9,072	9%
900mm precast culvert pipe laid with 1:3:6 surround	0.588 tonne per m	₦10,584	5%

What affects the price

Granite is sold per tonne or per tipper load. Price depends on stone size (1/4 inch to 1 inch), distance from the quarry and diesel costs for haulage.

Sources

Desk estimate - no reliable dated 2026 source; verify with 3 supplier quotes
Jiji 2026: 30t N765k (Ibadan); Prioni Feb 2026 N7-10k/t; Abuja near Bwari/Kubwa quarries
Judgement (+~4% over 3/4")

Frequently asked questions

How much is 30 tonnes of granite in Nigeria?

As at 15 October 2026, Granite 3/4", 30t load costs about ₦540,000 per load in Abuja, within a market range of ₦400,000 to ₦765,000, 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 ₦572,400 in Lagos and ₦583,200 in Port Harcourt.

What affects the price?

Granite is sold per tonne or per tipper load. Price depends on stone size (1/4 inch to 1 inch), distance from the quarry and diesel costs for haulage.

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/granite/, prices as at 15 October 2026.