Price of timber and wood in Nigeria today
2"x4"x12' hardwood (Gmelina/Akpontu), Abuja
₦4,800per length
Market range ₦3,840 to ₦5,760 as at 15 October 2026.
Price a whole BoQ in the rate bookAs at 15 October 2026, 2"x4"x12' hardwood (Gmelina/Akpontu) costs about ₦4,800 per length in Abuja (market range ₦3,840 to ₦5,760). Other lines: 2"x2"x12' hardwood: ₦2,500 per length; 2"x3"x12' hardwood: ₦3,500 per length; 2"x6"x12' hardwood: ₦8,000 per length; 2"x12"x12' hardwood: ₦9,500 per length.
Timber prices in Nigeria (Oct 2026)
| Item | Unit | Abuja price | Range | Change | Confidence | Evidence date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2"x2"x12' hardwood | length | ₦2,500 | ₦2,000 - ₦3,000 | - | Low | derived |
| 2"x3"x12' hardwood | length | ₦3,500 | ₦2,800 - ₦4,200 | - | Low | derived |
| 2"x4"x12' hardwood (Gmelina/Akpontu) | length | ₦4,800 | ₦3,840 - ₦5,760 | - | Low | derived |
| 2"x6"x12' hardwood | length | ₦8,000 | ₦7,040 - ₦8,960 | - | Medium | 2026-03-26 |
| 2"x12"x12' hardwood | length | ₦9,500 | ₦7,600 - ₦11,400 | - | Low | 2026-02-19 |
| 1"x12"x12' plank (formwork) | length | ₦6,500 | ₦5,200 - ₦7,800 | - | Low | 2026-02-19 |
| Marine board 18mm, 4'x8' film-faced | sheet | ₦32,000 | ₦25,600 - ₦38,400 | - | Low | derived |
| Plywood 12mm, 4'x8' | sheet | ₦18,000 | ₦14,400 - ₦21,600 | - | Low | derived |
| Plywood 18mm, 4'x8' | sheet | ₦26,000 | ₦20,800 - ₦31,200 | - | Low | derived |
Prices are Abuja market prices, delivered within the city, excluding VAT unless stated. "Change" compares with the previous weekly update.
Timber 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 length | Materials factor |
|---|---|---|
| Abuja (FCT) | ₦4,800 | 1.00 |
| Lagos | ₦5,088 | 1.06 |
| Port Harcourt | ₦5,184 | 1.08 |
| Ibadan | ₦4,560 | 0.95 |
| Osogbo (Osun) | ₦4,608 | 0.96 |
| Kano | ₦4,464 | 0.93 |
| Kaduna | ₦4,512 | 0.94 |
| Enugu | ₦4,704 | 0.98 |
| Benin City | ₦4,752 | 0.99 |
| Uyo | ₦4,944 | 1.03 |
| Jos | ₦4,560 | 0.95 |
| Riverine / creek site | ₦6,240 | 1.30 |
How much timber 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 timber price moves the cost of finished work.
What affects the price
Timber prices depend on species (Gmelina, Mahogany, Iroko), size, and whether it is treated or dressed. Formwork boards are reused several times, which lowers the cost per use.
Sources
- BestSales (Mar 2026): mahogany 2x6x12 N8,000
- BestSales 2026 1x12 N2,500-4,000/ft; BetaSales 2025 hardwood N6,000
- BestSales 2026: 2x12 full length N3,000-9,500
- Desk estimate - no reliable dated 2026 source; verify with 3 supplier quotes
Frequently asked questions
How much is a 2x4 hardwood in Nigeria?
As at 15 October 2026, 2"x4"x12' hardwood (Gmelina/Akpontu) costs about ₦4,800 per length in Abuja, within a market range of ₦3,840 to ₦5,760, 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 ₦5,088 in Lagos and ₦5,184 in Port Harcourt.
What affects the price?
Timber prices depend on species (Gmelina, Mahogany, Iroko), size, and whether it is treated or dressed. Formwork boards are reused several times, which lowers the cost per use.
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/timber/, prices as at 15 October 2026.