Cement Price Sh*ck! Latest Cost Of Dangote, BUA, Others Revealed This Week

Findings from market checks in Kwara, Abuja, Kano, Kaduna, Jigawa and other northern states indicate that the increase affects major brands across the board, forcing individual builders, block moulders and contractors to rethink their project budgets.

In Ilorin and parts of Kwara State, cement that sold for between ₦9,300 and ₦9,700 per bag just weeks ago is now priced at an average of ₦10,500 to ₦10,700, depending on brand and location.

At key building materials markets in the state capital, a bag of Dangote Cement has climbed from around ₦9,500 to between ₦10,500 and ₦10,600. BUA Cement has also risen from about ₦9,500–₦9,600 to roughly ₦10,600–₦10,700 per bag.

Lafarge Africa products are currently within the ₦10,600–₦10,700 range, while Mangal Cement, once considered the cheapest option at ₦9,300–₦9,400, now sells for between ₦10,500 and ₦10,600.

Retailers linked the increase to higher production costs and supply chain challenges. However, buyers say the reasons offer little comfort, as the higher prices are straining already limited finances.

A cement dealer in Ilorin, who trades under the name Orire Cement, said customers have expressed frustration over the development. She noted that sales volumes have declined, with bulk buyers reconsidering large purchases because of the sharp rise in total costs.

In Abuja, prices are similarly elevated. Checks in Utako and other building materials markets show BUA Cement selling for as much as ₦11,200 per bag in some outlets, while Dangote Cement ranges between ₦10,800 and ₦11,000, depending on the seller.