Sand and gravel price in Cameroon (m³)
In Cameroon, sand and gravel costs from 14 000 FCFA / m³ (indicative supply price, excluding transport and installation), according to the SangoImmo costing catalog.
| Material | Unit | Indicative price |
|---|---|---|
| River sand | m³ | 14 000 FCFA |
| Crushed gravel 5/15 | m³ | 22 000 FCFA |
Indicative 2026 prices in FCFA, excluding transport and installation, as used by default in the SangoImmo costing engine. Real prices vary by supplier, city and quantity — in the app you can adjust every unit price to your local suppliers.
What it is used for
Sand and gravel are the aggregates of concrete and mortar. Concrete at 350 kg/m³ uses about 0.4 m³ of sand and 0.8 m³ of gravel per cubic metre. Prices vary a lot with distance to the quarry or river bed.
Quantities, brands and buying tips
How much for concrete?
Concrete at 350 kg/m³ uses, per cubic metre, about 0.4 m³ of sand, 0.8 m³ of gravel and 7 bags of cement. Sand and gravel are sold by the cubic metre or by the truck (≈ 6–10 m³).
Which sand, which gravel?
- River sand — fine and clean, ideal for mortar and concrete.
- Quarry sand — more angular, wash if clayey.
- Crushed gravel 5/15 and 15/25 — concrete aggregates.
Buying tips
- Insist on clean sand, free of clay and salt — avoid unwashed sea sand (it corrodes rebar).
- Check the actual volume of the truck: this is the main source of dispute.
- Price mostly depends on the distance to the quarry or river.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the price of sand and gravel in Cameroon in 2026?
- River sand: 14 000 FCFA / m³ ; Crushed gravel 5/15: 22 000 FCFA / m³. Indicative prices excluding transport and installation, used by default in the SangoImmo estimator.
- Do these prices include installation and transport?
- No. These are indicative supply prices. Transport (often significant by distance) and installation labour are added. SangoImmo applies labour of about 35% of materials cost in its quotes.
- How do I work out the quantity I need?
- SangoImmo computes quantities automatically from your plan (areas, wall lengths, roof) and multiplies them by your prices. You can adjust each unit price to your local suppliers. Free and offline.
Sources and references
- Figures: SangoImmo costing engine, 2026 materials catalogue — see the full methodology. Open data, CC BY 4.0.
- National statistics and price indices for Cameroon: Institut National de la Statistique du Cameroun (INS).
- Housing policy and building permits: Ministère de l'Habitat et du Développement Urbain (MINHDU).
- Compliance rules checked by the app: SANS 10400 (building regulations), French NF DTU codes of practice, CEMAC-region practice.
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