Sand, gravel and aggregate brokerage for small sites
Starting costs about $3,910 in the United States and 678,000 NGN in Nigeria. After 12 months, this business can bring in about $1,900 net per month in the United States and 452,000 NGN in Nigeria. The starting money comes back in about 7 months, with 30 hours of work per week.
Mundyo estimates, data as of 2026-11-02.
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The numbers
| Country | To start | Net per month (month 12) |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $3,910 | $1,900 |
| Nigeria | 678,000 NGN | 452,000 NGN |
| United Kingdom | £2,670 | £1,330 |
| Kenya | 174,000 KES | 65,400 KES |
| India | 84,800 INR | 47,700 INR |
Amounts adjusted to each country's price and income levels.
The problem
Homeowners and small builders pay more or wait longer for a few tonnes of aggregate, because quarries and dealers favour large volumes.
The solution
Take orders by phone or messaging, buy at the quarry and have partner hauliers deliver, with no stock, guaranteeing quality and timing.
Your customers
Homeowners building or renovating, masons, landscapers, small building contractors and local councils.
How you make money
10 to 25% margin on each delivery, roughly €30 to €120 per truckload depending on volume and distance.
Competition
Builders' merchants, direct quarry delivery, informal independent truckers and DIY stores for small bags.
Who has an edge
A former salesperson, driver or builder with a strong network of hauliers and sites, quick to respond on the phone.
The risks
Thin margins, unreliable hauliers, disputes over quality or quantity delivered, and unpaid bills from small clients.
The first 3 steps
- List three quarries and their ex-works prices
- Agree a per-trip rate with two hauliers
- Share a simple offer with twenty local builders
How the numbers are calculated
Example in a high-income eurozone country, at month 12: revenue €9,000 − costs €7,700 = €1,300 net per month. Revenue: 25 truckloads × €360 of delivered materials. Costs: quarry purchases, outsourced haulage, phone, fuel, social contributions. For other countries, Mundyo adjusts the starting budget to the price level (World Bank) and the income to prices and customers' purchasing power, then converts at the day's exchange rate.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to start: Sand and gravel brokerage?
About $3,910 (United States), 678,000 NGN (Nigeria), £2,670 (United Kingdom), depending on the country. Mundyo calculates the amount for 247 countries.
How much can you earn per month?
After 12 months, about $1,900 (United States), 452,000 NGN (Nigeria), £1,330 (United Kingdom) net per month, after costs.
How long until I get my starting money back?
About 7 months, with 30 hours of work per week.
What are the risks?
Thin margins, unreliable hauliers, disputes over quality or quantity delivered, and unpaid bills from small clients.
Where do I start?
1. List three quarries and their ex-works prices 2. Agree a per-trip rate with two hauliers 3. Share a simple offer with twenty local builders
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