Rising Cement Prices in Nigeria: Causes and Impact

The price of cement across Nigeria has seen a significant increase, attributed to rising logistics and distribution costs. Dealers in Abuja reported that the price for a 50kg bag of Dangote Cement (NGX: DANGCEM) rose from ₦9,000 in December 2025 to ₦10,000 in January 2026, reaching as high as ₦11,500 in some areas.

Retailers accuse middlemen of imposing arbitrary markups, exacerbating the situation. Ikechukwu Anthoni, a cement seller, and Ibrahim Ojo, another dealer, highlighted the role of middlemen in the price hikes.

In Kano, the price for cement ranges from ₦10,800 to ₦10,900 depending on the brand, with concerns that further increases in block prices are inevitable. Alhaji Nasiru Awwalu Mustapha, a dealer, expressed worries about the frequent price adjustments affecting demand.

The situation has created uncertainty in the market, with BUA Cement (NGX: BUACEMENT) and Dangote Cement prices varying across different states, including Kaduna and Jigawa.