Consumers and builders across several states are lamenting fresh increases in cement prices, with a bag now selling between ₦10,500 and ₦11,000 in many parts of the country.

Market surveys conducted in Kwara, Abuja, Kano, Kaduna, Jigawa and other northern states revealed that the upward review has become widespread, cutting across major brands and leaving household builders, block makers and contractors struggling to adjust their budgets.

In Ilorin and other parts of Kwara State, cement that sold for between ₦9,300 and ₦9,700 per bag last month now averages between ₦10,500 and ₦10,700, depending on the brand and location.

At major building material hubs in the state capital, a bag of Dangote Cement, which earlier sold for about ₦9,500, now goes for between ₦10,500 and ₦10,600.

Similarly, BUA Cement has risen from roughly ₦9,500–₦9,600 to about ₦10,600–₦10,700 per bag.

Products from Lafarge Africa are also sold within the same ₦10,600-₦10,700 range, while Mangal Cement, previously the most affordable at about ₦9,300–₦9,400, now sells for between ₦10,500 and ₦10,600.

Traders attributed the development to what they described as rising supply chain costs and increased production expenses.

However, consumers said the explanations offered little relief, noting that the new prices were stretching already tight budgets.

An Ilorin-based dealer, who operates under the name Orire Cement, confirmed to Daily Trust that customers had been complaining bitterly about the hike.

“Sales have dropped because people cannot afford to buy in large quantities again. Even those who buy trucks of 900 bags are reconsidering because the total cost has increased significantly,” she said.

In Abuja, the situation is similar. A market survey in Utako and other building materials markets showed that BUA Cement is currently selling at about ₦11,200 per bag in some locations.

Dangote Cement is selling at ₦10,800 in Utako market, while other outlets offer it at ₦11,000.