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Iron Rod (Rebar) Brands: Prices Compared
Ordinary local rods are the cheapest typical option, at about ₦8,500–₦9,600 per 12m length of 12mm in October 2026. Locally made TMT rods are the priciest priced option, at about ₦9,600–₦10,700. No dated 2026 brand-by-brand prices were found.
Updated October 2026 6 options Low confidence 12mm, per 12m length
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Cheapest: Local rods (standard, Nigerian mills) at ₦8,500 – ₦9,600. Priciest: TMT rods (local mills) at ₦9,600 – ₦10,700. (12mm, per 12m length)
Price comparison Option Typical price Unit Local rods (standard, Nigerian mills) Cheapest
₦8,500 – ₦9,600 per 12m length TMT rods (local mills) Priciest
₦9,600 – ₦10,700 per 12m length African Foundries (AFL) Not verified per 12m length Kam Steel Not verified per 12m length Other local mills (Phoenix, Sun Steel, Real Steel) Not verified per 12m length Imported rods (Turkish / Ukrainian) Not verified per 12m length
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 Local rods (standard, Nigerian mills) TMT rods (local mills) African Foundries (AFL) Kam Steel Other local mills (Phoenix, Sun Steel, Real Steel) Imported rods (Turkish / Ukrainian) Second Local rods (standard, Nigerian mills) TMT rods (local mills) African Foundries (AFL) Kam Steel Other local mills (Phoenix, Sun Steel, Real Steel) Imported rods (Turkish / Ukrainian)
Each option at a glance
Local rods (standard, Nigerian mills) Cheapest ₦8,500 – ₦9,600
per 12m length
Cheapest option Available in every building market Some are underweight or below standard Quality varies a lot by mill Best for: Light structures and fencing on tight budgets
TMT rods (local mills) Priciest ₦9,600 – ₦10,700
per 12m length
Higher strength and ductility Better for columns, beams and decking About ₦50,000–₦100,000 more per tonne than standard local rods Best for: Structural work on houses and storey buildings
African Foundries (AFL) Not verified
per 12m length
One of the largest, best-known local mills Widely stocked in the South-West No dated 2026 brand price found Best for: Buyers wanting a known local mill
Kam Steel Not verified
per 12m length
Well-known local mill Strong presence in the North-Central and South-West No dated 2026 brand price found Best for: Buyers wanting a known local mill
Other local mills (Phoenix, Sun Steel, Real Steel) Not verified
per 12m length
Often priced competitively Easy to find in Lagos and Ogun markets No dated 2026 brand prices found Quality varies between mills Best for: Compare weight per length before buying
Imported rods (Turkish / Ukrainian) Not verified
per 12m length
Usually full weight with mill certificates Consistent quality No dated 2026 price found Price follows the naira exchange rate Best for: High-rise or engineer-specified structural work
Specifications compared Feature Local rods (standard, Nigerian mills) TMT rods (local mills) African Foundries (AFL) Kam Steel Other local mills (Phoenix, Sun Steel, Real Steel) Imported rods (Turkish / Ukrainian) Size 12mm × 12m 12mm × 12m 12mm × 12m 12mm × 12m 12mm × 12m 12mm × 12m Type Standard hot-rolled (often from scrap) TMT (thermo-mechanically treated) Hot-rolled / TMT Hot-rolled / TMT Hot-rolled / TMT TMT / high-yield Origin Local Local Local (Ogun) Local (Kwara) Local Imported Grade Varies; often unmarked High-yield, Fe500-type Brand-specified Brand-specified Brand-specified Usually certified (e.g. B500)
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What to check before you buy Weigh a sample: a full 12mm, 12m rod should weigh about 10.6kg; lighter rods are underweight.
Ask for the mill test certificate or the marked grade, especially for columns and decking.
Buying by the tonne is usually cheaper than buying single lengths.
Confirm the length is a full 12m; some cheap rods are shorter.
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Frequently asked questions How much is a 12mm iron rod in Nigeria now? A 12m length of 12mm rod cost about ₦8,500–₦11,700 in October 2026. In bulk, local rods were about ₦800,000–₦900,000 per tonne and TMT rods about ₦900,000–₦1,000,000.
Is TMT rod better than ordinary local rod? Yes, for structural work. TMT rods are heat-treated for higher strength and better bending without cracking. In 2026 they cost about ₦50,000–₦100,000 more per tonne, or roughly ₦1,000 more per 12mm length.
How many 12mm rods make one tonne? About 94. A 12m length of 12mm rod weighs about 10.66kg, so one tonne is roughly 93–94 lengths. Underweight rods give you more pieces per tonne but less steel per piece.
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