Price of power cables and transformers in Nigeria
33kV 1-core 240mm2 Cu XLPE/SWA cable, per m, Abuja
₦53,000per m
Market range ₦46,600 to ₦59,400 as at 15 October 2026.
Price a whole BoQ in the rate bookAs at 15 October 2026, 33kV 1-core 240mm2 Cu XLPE/SWA cable, per m costs about ₦53,000 per m in Abuja (market range ₦46,600 to ₦59,400). Other lines: 33kV 3-core 185mm2 Al XLPE armoured cable, per m: ₦42,000 per m; 11kV 3-core 95mm2 Cu XLPE armoured cable, per m: ₦58,000 per m; 11kV 3-core 185mm2 Cu XLPE armoured cable, per m: ₦105,000 per m; 0.6/1kV 4-core 120mm2 Cu XLPE/SWA cable, per m: ₦150,000 per m.
Power cables & transformers prices in Nigeria (Oct 2026)
| Item | Unit | Abuja price | Range | Change | Confidence | Evidence date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33kV 1-core 240mm2 Cu XLPE/SWA cable, per m | m | ₦53,000 | ₦46,600 - ₦59,400 | - | Medium | 2026-10-01 |
| 33kV 3-core 185mm2 Al XLPE armoured cable, per m | m | ₦42,000 | ₦33,600 - ₦50,400 | - | Low | derived |
| 11kV 3-core 95mm2 Cu XLPE armoured cable, per m | m | ₦58,000 | ₦46,400 - ₦69,600 | - | Low | derived |
| 11kV 3-core 185mm2 Cu XLPE armoured cable, per m | m | ₦105,000 | ₦84,000 - ₦126,000 | - | Low | derived |
| 0.6/1kV 4-core 120mm2 Cu XLPE/SWA cable, per m | m | ₦150,000 | ₦120,000 - ₦180,000 | - | Low | derived |
| 0.6/1kV 4-core 185mm2 Cu XLPE/SWA cable, per m | m | ₦225,000 | ₦180,000 - ₦270,000 | - | Low | derived |
| 0.6/1kV 4-core 240mm2 Cu XLPE/SWA cable, per m | m | ₦290,000 | ₦232,000 - ₦348,000 | - | Low | derived |
| Aerial bundled cable 3x70+54.6mm2, per m | m | ₦9,500 | ₦7,600 - ₦11,400 | - | Low | derived |
| AAC conductor 100mm2, per m | m | ₦1,200 | ₦960 - ₦1,440 | - | Low | derived |
| ACSR conductor 150/25mm2, per m | m | ₦2,300 | ₦1,840 - ₦2,760 | - | Low | derived |
| Prestressed concrete pole 12m | unit | ₦320,000 | ₦256,000 - ₦384,000 | - | Low | derived |
| Prestressed concrete pole 15m | unit | ₦480,000 | ₦384,000 - ₦576,000 | - | Low | derived |
Prices are Abuja market prices, delivered within the city, excluding VAT unless stated. "Change" compares with the previous weekly update.
Power cables & transformers 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) | ₦53,000 | 1.00 |
| Lagos | ₦56,180 | 1.06 |
| Port Harcourt | ₦57,240 | 1.08 |
| Ibadan | ₦50,350 | 0.95 |
| Osogbo (Osun) | ₦50,880 | 0.96 |
| Kano | ₦49,290 | 0.93 |
| Kaduna | ₦49,820 | 0.94 |
| Enugu | ₦51,940 | 0.98 |
| Benin City | ₦52,470 | 0.99 |
| Uyo | ₦54,590 | 1.03 |
| Jos | ₦50,350 | 0.95 |
| Riverine / creek site | ₦68,900 | 1.30 |
How much power cables & transformers 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 power cables & transformers price moves the cost of finished work.
| Item of work | Quantity used | Cost in the rate | Share of rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33kV 1-core 240mm2 Cu XLPE cable laid in trench (per cable), with sand and warning tape | 1.06 m per m | ₦56,228 | 97% |
| 11kV 3-core 185mm2 Cu armoured cable laid in trench | 1.06 m per m | ₦111,394 | 98% |
| 33kV overhead line, ACSR 150 on 15m concrete poles at 60m spans | 3.15 m per m | ₦7,249 | 28% |
| 33kV overhead line, ACSR 150 on 15m concrete poles at 60m spans | 0.0167 unit per m | ₦8,000 | 31% |
| 500kVA 11/0.415kV transformer installed on plinth with HV termination and 20m LV cable | 20.6 m per unit | ₦5,974,000 | 9% |
| 100kVA pole-mounted transformer on H-pole with fuses and arrester | 2 unit per unit | ₦640,000 | 3% |
| 100kVA diesel generator installed with ATS, plinth and 15m LV cable | 15.5 m per unit | ₦2,317,500 | 7% |
| LV aerial bundled cable 3x70+54.6 on 9m concrete poles at 40m spans | 1.06 m per m | ₦10,079 | 54% |
What affects the price
Copper and aluminium prices, the exchange rate and import duties drive cable and transformer prices. Utility (DisCo) approval and metering costs are extra.
Sources
- Desk estimate (Oct 2026) - no reliable dated Nigerian source; verify with 3 supplier quotes
- electrical.ng listing (2026): 240mm2 SWA 11-33kV single-core XLPE Cu N48,000-58,000
Frequently asked questions
How much is a 33kV cable or a 500kVA transformer in Nigeria?
As at 15 October 2026, 33kV 1-core 240mm2 Cu XLPE/SWA cable, per m costs about ₦53,000 per m in Abuja, within a market range of ₦46,600 to ₦59,400, 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 ₦56,180 in Lagos and ₦57,240 in Port Harcourt.
What affects the price?
Copper and aluminium prices, the exchange rate and import duties drive cable and transformer prices. Utility (DisCo) approval and metering costs are extra.
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/power-cables-transformers/, prices as at 15 October 2026.