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Cement Brands: Prices Compared
Among October 2026 prices, HBM (Lafarge) Elephant was cheapest at about ₦12,000–₦12,600 a bag and Dangote 3X priciest at about ₦12,000–₦13,100. Ibeto and UNICEM were about ₦9,500–₦11,400 in April–May 2026, when all brands were cheaper.
Updated October 2026 7 options Medium confidence per 50kg bag
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Cheapest: Lafarge (HBM) Elephant 42.5 at ₦12,000 – ₦12,600. Priciest: Dangote 3X 42.5R at ₦12,000 – ₦13,100. (per 50kg bag)
Price comparison Option Typical price Unit Lafarge (HBM) Elephant 42.5 Cheapest
₦12,000 – ₦12,600 per 50kg bag BUA
₦12,000 – ₦12,800 per 50kg bag Dangote 3X 42.5R Priciest
₦12,000 – ₦13,100 per 50kg bag Dangote Falcon 32.5 Not verified per 50kg bag Lafarge (HBM) Elephant Supaset Not verified per 50kg bag Ibeto Not verified per 50kg bag UNICEM Not verified per 50kg bag
Typical retail ranges in Nigeria, October 2026, sorted cheapest first. The bar shows each range against the most expensive option.
Compare two side by side First Dangote 3X 42.5R Dangote Falcon 32.5 BUA Lafarge (HBM) Elephant Supaset Lafarge (HBM) Elephant 42.5 Ibeto UNICEM Second Dangote 3X 42.5R Dangote Falcon 32.5 BUA Lafarge (HBM) Elephant Supaset Lafarge (HBM) Elephant 42.5 Ibeto UNICEM
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Dangote 3X 42.5R Priciest ₦12,000 – ₦13,100
per 50kg bag
Sold almost everywhere, including small towns High early strength for structural work Easy to resell or return in bulk Usually a few hundred naira dearer than BUA or Elephant Best for: General building and structural concrete
Dangote Falcon 32.5 Lower grade, suited to plaster and mortar Same Dangote distribution network Not ideal for heavy structural concrete Harder to find than 3X in many markets Best for: Plastering and block-laying mortar
BUA ₦12,000 – ₦12,800
per 50kg bag
Usually slightly cheaper than Dangote Strong presence in the North and South-South Supply can be patchy in some South-West markets Best for: Price-conscious general building
Lafarge (HBM) Elephant Supaset Sets quickly, useful for block moulding and precast Well known brand in the South-West No dated 2026 price found Fast setting gives less working time Best for: Block industries and fast-turnaround concrete
Lafarge (HBM) Elephant 42.5 Cheapest ₦12,000 – ₦12,600
per 50kg bag
Cheapest of the big three in Abuja (Oct 2026) Widely stocked in Lagos and Ogun Less common in the far North Best for: Lowest-cost major brand in the South-West
Ibeto Often slightly cheaper in the South-East and South-South Good availability around Port Harcourt and Onitsha Only April–May 2026 prices found, so it may now cost more Limited reach outside the South Best for: Builders in the South-East and South-South
UNICEM Made in Calabar, so cheaper haulage in the South-South Often priced slightly below Dangote locally Only April–May 2026 prices found, so it may now cost more Hard to find in Lagos and the North Best for: Builders in Cross River, Akwa Ibom and nearby
Specifications compared Feature Dangote 3X 42.5R Dangote Falcon 32.5 BUA Lafarge (HBM) Elephant Supaset Lafarge (HBM) Elephant 42.5 Ibeto UNICEM Pack size 50kg 50kg 50kg 50kg 50kg 50kg 50kg Grade 42.5R 32.5 42.5 (main product) 42.5R (rapid-setting) 42.5 42.5 42.5 / 32.5 Maker Dangote Cement Dangote Cement BUA Cement HBM Nigeria (formerly Lafarge Africa) HBM Nigeria (formerly Lafarge Africa) Ibeto Cement HBM Nigeria (Calabar plant) Typical use Blocks, columns, slabs, general work Plastering, rendering, block laying Blocks, columns, slabs, general work Precast, block moulding, fast-setting work Blocks, columns, slabs, general work General building General building
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What to check before you buy Check the grade on the bag: 42.5 for columns, beams and slabs; 32.5 is fine for plaster and mortar.
Ask whether the quote is at the depot or delivered; transport is usually charged on top.
Check the bag weight and expiry or production date; old, lumpy cement loses strength.
Buying 600 bags (a trailer load) or more from a depot usually costs less per bag than shop prices.
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Frequently asked questions Which cement brand is cheapest in Nigeria now? In Abuja in mid-October 2026, HBM Elephant was cheapest at ₦12,600 a bag, then BUA at ₦12,800 and Dangote 3X at ₦13,100. Nationally, most major brands sold from about ₦12,000.
Is Dangote cement better than BUA or Elephant? Not necessarily. All three sell 42.5-grade cement that meets the Nigerian standard. The bigger differences are price, local availability and freshness, so buy the brand that is fresh and fairly priced near you.
What is the difference between 42.5 and 32.5 cement? The number is the minimum strength in megapascals after 28 days. 42.5 is stronger and is used for structural concrete. 32.5 (for example, Dangote Falcon) is cheaper to make and suits plastering and block laying.
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