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Price Of Block In Nigeria As Cement Sells For Over N10,000
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the construction sector in Nigeria is currently facing a significant challenge with the soaring cost of building materials, particularly the price of blocks. This increase can be attributed to the rising costs of cement and sharp sand, two essential components in block production.
Blocks play a crucial role in construction projects, available in different sizes including 6 inches, 5 inches, and 9 inches, with options for both hollow and non-hollow variants.
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This variety accommodates different structural needs, making blocks a versatile and essential building material.
Cement blocks, compared to traditional bricks, offer a more cost-effective and time-efficient solution for construction projects.
As a key element of precast concrete building materials, these blocks are manufactured and cured off-site before being transported to construction locations, contributing to their efficiency and reliability in building projects.
Cement price
The cost of blocks in Nigeria varies significantly depending on the location and the price of a trip of sand in the area.
On average, a 6 inches block is priced at 350 naira, while a 9 inches block goes for about 550 naira.
The production cost is directly tied to the price of cement, with a bag of cement yielding approximately 45 blocks of 6 inches, and a 20 tons trip of sand producing around 315 blocks.
In addition to size differences, the market offers blocks tailored for specific construction purposes, including regular and stone dust blocks.
These are predominantly used for laying foundations and erecting walls, with their quality and suitability for different structural applications influencing their market prices.
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The average price of 5 inches blocks in Nigeria is N250
Price of 6 Inches block in Nigeria
Hollow 6 inches blocks – N350
Non-Hollow 6 inches blocks – N350
Stone dust blocks – N350
Price of 9 inches block in Nigeria
Hollow 9 inches Blocks – N500
Stone dust blocks – N550
Non-Hollow 9 inches Blocks – N650
Solid concrete blocks – N450
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