Building Materials Prices in Zanzibar
Indicative rates for the materials Build Hub currently prices openly — cement, sand, aggregate, crusher dust and reinforcement steel — with the unit each rate is quoted against, and what still has to be confirmed before a delivered price is final.
Indicative material rates, quoted in Tanzanian Shillings
Written for contractors, developers, quantity surveyors and self-builders who need a defensible starting figure for a budget or a comparison. These are material rates only — they exclude delivery, and they are not a fixed offer.
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Sand & Aggregates
| Material | Indicative rate (TZS) | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| SAND | 51,000 | per m³ |
| Construction Aggregate | 80,000 | per m³ |
| CRUSHER DUST/AGGR BYPASS | 40,000 | per m³ |
| HardcoreQuoted per project | Price on request | per m³ / truckload |
Cement
| Material | Indicative rate (TZS) | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Dangote CEM II 42.5N — 50 kg BagsDangote CEM II 42.5N | 17,800 | per 50 kg bag |
Steel & Reinforcement
| Material | Indicative rate (TZS) | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Y8 Rebar8 mm deformed bar | 2,600,000 | per tonne |
| BS500 10MM STEEL REBAR10 mm deformed bar | 2,600,000 | per tonne |
| BS500 12MM STEEL REBAR12 mm deformed bar | 2,600,000 | per tonne |
| BS500 16MM STEEL REBAR16 mm deformed bar | 2,700,000 | per tonne |
| BRC / Reinforcement Mesh | 3,350 | per sheet |
| Binding Wire | Price on request | per roll |
Blocks & Pavers
| Material | Indicative rate (TZS) | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Concrete Blocks4, 6 and 8 inch hollow and solid — Build Hub manufactured | Price on request — concrete blocks · get a quote | per block |
| Interlocking Paver | Price on request | per paver / m² |
What changes the final figure
- Quantity ordered, and whether the site can receive full loads
- Delivery location, route and truck access to the last stretch of road
- Availability of the specific material and size at the time of order
- Delivery basis — collected, delivered, or phased call-off against a programme
- Any taxes, duties or charges applicable to the order
We do not publish competitor pricing, stock figures or delivery promises we have not agreed with you. Where a rate is not shown, it is because the item is quoted against a specification — send the requirement and we will price it.
Go deeper on the material you are pricing
- Construction sand in Zanzibar — applications, source checks and ordering
- Aggregate and kokoto in Zanzibar — sizes, grading and uses, with local delivery to Paje and Michamvi
- Crusher dust and aggregate bypass — bedding, screeds and paving
- Hardcore and sub-base fill — under-slab build-up and hardstanding
- Cement supply in Zanzibar — bagged cement staged against pour dates
- Rebar and reinforcement steel — diameters, schedules and tonnage
- Steel supply and BOQ procurement — bar, mesh and binding wire
- Concrete blocks we manufacture — 4, 6 and 8 inch hollow and solid units
- Buying reinforcement steel in Zanzibar — tonnes, pieces and bar schedules
- Buying and storing cement in Zanzibar — bags per pour and site storage
- How many concrete blocks do I need?
- Material delivery across Zanzibar
Pricing questions we are asked
Are these the final prices I will pay?
No. The rates published here are indicative material rates only. The final delivered figure depends on quantity, delivery location and access, the truck arrangement, availability at the time of order, the delivery basis agreed and any applicable taxes or charges. A written quotation confirms the total.
How often are the rates reviewed?
The table shows the date it was last reviewed against our current catalogue — presently 2026-09-06. Material markets move, so always confirm by quotation before committing a budget.
Why are some materials shown as price on request?
Because we do not publish a rate we cannot stand behind. Manufactured items such as blocks and pavers, and project-specific materials, are quoted against the actual specification, quantity and programme rather than a headline figure.
Can I get a priced BOQ rather than individual rates?
Yes. Send the bill of quantities or material schedule with the quote request and we will price the lines we supply and return them in one quotation.
Do the rates include delivery?
No. Delivery is quoted separately because it depends on the site location, route, access, truck size and number of loads.
Get it priced properly
Send your material list or upload the BOQ and we will return a written quotation with quantities, units and delivery for your site.