Price of API 5L line pipe and pipeline materials in Nigeria
API 5L X52 line pipe 12" (323.9x9.53mm, 73.9 kg/m), bare, per m, Abuja
₦137,875per m
Market range ₦121,330 to ₦154,420 as at 15 October 2026.
Price a whole BoQ in the rate bookAs at 15 October 2026, API 5L X52 line pipe 12" (323.9x9.53mm, 73.9 kg/m), bare, per m costs about ₦137,875 per m in Abuja (market range ₦121,330 to ₦154,420). Other lines: API 5L X52 PSL2 line pipe (ERW/LSAW), bare, per tonne: ₦1,866,200 per tonne; API 5L X65 PSL2 line pipe, bare, per tonne: ₦2,472,715 per tonne; ASTM A106 Gr.B seamless pipe, per tonne: ₦2,705,990 per tonne; API 5L X52 line pipe 4" (114.3x6.02mm, 16.1 kg/m), bare, per m: ₦29,999 per m.
Line pipe & pipeline materials prices in Nigeria (Oct 2026)
| Item | Unit | Abuja price | Range | Change | Confidence | Evidence date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| API 5L X52 line pipe 12" (323.9x9.53mm, 73.9 kg/m), bare, per m | m | ₦137,875 | ₦121,330 - ₦154,420 | - | Medium | derived |
| API 5L X52 PSL2 line pipe (ERW/LSAW), bare, per tonne | tonne | ₦1,866,200 | ₦1,642,256 - ₦2,090,144 | - | Medium | derived |
| API 5L X65 PSL2 line pipe, bare, per tonne | tonne | ₦2,472,715 | ₦2,175,989 - ₦2,769,441 | - | Medium | derived |
| ASTM A106 Gr.B seamless pipe, per tonne | tonne | ₦2,705,990 | ₦2,164,792 - ₦3,247,188 | - | Low | derived |
| API 5L X52 line pipe 4" (114.3x6.02mm, 16.1 kg/m), bare, per m | m | ₦29,999 | ₦26,399 - ₦33,599 | - | Medium | derived |
| API 5L X52 line pipe 6" (168.3x7.11mm, 28.3 kg/m), bare, per m | m | ₦52,743 | ₦46,413 - ₦59,072 | - | Medium | derived |
| API 5L X52 line pipe 8" (219.1x8.18mm, 42.5 kg/m), bare, per m | m | ₦79,401 | ₦69,873 - ₦88,929 | - | Medium | derived |
| API 5L X52 line pipe 10" (273.1x9.27mm, 60.3 kg/m), bare, per m | m | ₦112,552 | ₦99,046 - ₦126,059 | - | Medium | derived |
| API 5L X52 line pipe 16" (406.4x9.53mm, 93.3 kg/m), bare, per m | m | ₦174,057 | ₦153,170 - ₦194,944 | - | Medium | derived |
| API 5L X52 line pipe 20" (508.0x12.7mm, 155.1 kg/m), bare, per m | m | ₦289,483 | ₦254,745 - ₦324,221 | - | Medium | derived |
| API 5L X52 line pipe 24" (610.0x12.7mm, 187.1 kg/m), bare, per m | m | ₦349,099 | ₦307,207 - ₦390,991 | - | Medium | derived |
| API 5L X52 line pipe 30" (762.0x15.9mm, 292.5 kg/m), bare, per m | m | ₦545,940 | ₦480,427 - ₦611,453 | - | Medium | derived |
Prices are Abuja market prices, delivered within the city, excluding VAT unless stated. "Change" compares with the previous weekly update.
Line pipe & pipeline 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 m | Materials factor |
|---|---|---|
| Abuja (FCT) | ₦137,875 | 1.00 |
| Lagos | ₦146,147 | 1.06 |
| Port Harcourt | ₦148,905 | 1.08 |
| Ibadan | ₦130,981 | 0.95 |
| Osogbo (Osun) | ₦132,360 | 0.96 |
| Kano | ₦128,224 | 0.93 |
| Kaduna | ₦129,602 | 0.94 |
| Enugu | ₦135,117 | 0.98 |
| Benin City | ₦136,496 | 0.99 |
| Uyo | ₦142,011 | 1.03 |
| Jos | ₦130,981 | 0.95 |
| Riverine / creek site | ₦179,237 | 1.30 |
How much line pipe & pipeline 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 line pipe & pipeline materials price moves the cost of finished work.
| Item of work | Quantity used | Cost in the rate | Share of rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Line pipe 8" X52, 3LPE-coated: string, weld (100% RT), field-joint coat, lower-in and tie-in in prepared trench | 1.02 m per m | ₦80,989 | 70% |
| Line pipe 12" X52, 3LPE-coated: string, weld (100% RT), field-joint coat, lower-in and tie-in in prepared trench | 1.02 m per m | ₦140,632 | 74% |
| Line pipe 24" X52, 3LPE-coated: string, weld (100% RT), field-joint coat, lower-in and tie-in in prepared trench | 1.02 m per m | ₦356,081 | 78% |
| HDD river/road crossing for 12" X52 3LPE pipeline incl. drilling fluid | 1.02 m per m | ₦140,632 | 36% |
What affects the price
Line pipe, flanges and valves are almost all imported, so naira prices move with the exchange rate, global steel prices and shipping. Prices here are estimates built from USD supplier lists plus a landed-cost factor; get mill or stockist quotes for any real tender.
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Frequently asked questions
How much is API 5L line pipe per metre in Nigeria?
As at 15 October 2026, API 5L X52 line pipe 12" (323.9x9.53mm, 73.9 kg/m), bare, per m costs about ₦137,875 per m in Abuja, within a market range of ₦121,330 to ₦154,420, 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 ₦146,147 in Lagos and ₦148,905 in Port Harcourt.
What affects the price?
Line pipe, flanges and valves are almost all imported, so naira prices move with the exchange rate, global steel prices and shipping. Prices here are estimates built from USD supplier lists plus a landed-cost factor; get mill or stockist quotes for any real tender.
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/line-pipe/, prices as at 15 October 2026.