UK SCRAP METAL PRICES TODAY
The independent UK Scrap Metal Price Index, checked against metal spot prices every week. Know roughly what copper, aluminium, brass and lead are worth before you step inside a yard.
National Price Index
Indicative price ranges per kg and per tonne, with the date each one last changed and where it comes from. They are guides, not quotes from any yard.
| Material | Price Range | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| Copper | £4.76–£5.66/kg ≈ £4,758–£5,664/tonne | Up |
| Aluminium | £0.75–£1.13/kg ≈ £753–£1,129/tonne | Down |
| Brass | £3.20–£3.88/kg ≈ £3,198–£3,884/tonne | Up |
| Steel | £0.10–£0.16/kg ≈ £95–£160/tonne | — |
| Lead | £0.99–£1.26/kg ≈ £986–£1,256/tonne | Down |
| Iron | £0.06–£0.13/kg ≈ £60–£130/tonne | — |
| Bronze | £2.65–£3.31/kg ≈ £2,649–£3,311/tonne | Up |
| Stainless Steel | £0.56–£1.03/kg ≈ £561–£1,029/tonne | Down |
| Zinc | £0.85–£1.21/kg ≈ £848–£1,212/tonne | Up |
Prices last changed . Copper, aluminium, brass, bronze, lead, zinc and stainless steel follow sterling metal spot prices from metalpriceapi.com, checked every Monday. Steel and iron are set by hand from letsrecycle.com trade guide prices. All are indicative ranges, not quotes from any yard. How we set prices.
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How the Price Index Works
An independent reference, not a quote. Here is what the numbers mean and where they come from.
Prices per kg & tonne
All prices lead with per-kilogram rates — the figure that matters to most sellers. Tonne rates are shown as secondary for reference.
Grade matters most
The same metal can pay 2–3× more depending on purity and condition. We show prices by grade so you know what your specific material is worth.
Local rates vary
Yard prices vary by region. Our city pages show an indicative regional rate next to the UK average. Always confirm with the yard before you travel.
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