Market Updates
Latest movements in UK scrap metal prices. Analysis of copper, steel, aluminium, and other key metals.
How to Get the Best Price at a UK Scrap Yard
Most sellers underestimate how much preparation affects their payout. Here is exactly what to do before, during, and after your visit to get the best possible price.
House Renovation: Which Scrap Metal Is Worth Keeping?
A full house renovation can yield hundreds of pounds in scrap metal — if you know what to keep and what to skip. Here is the complete guide.
When Is the Best Time to Sell Scrap Metal in the UK?
Scrap metal prices are not fixed — they move with commodity markets, seasons, and demand cycles. Here is when UK prices tend to be strongest, and how to time your sale.
Brass Scrap Prices in the UK: A Complete Guide
Brass is the second most valuable common scrap metal after copper. Understanding how it is graded — and how to separate it from similar metals — can significantly improve your return at the yard.
UK Ferrous Steel Scrap: How the Market Works in 2026
Steel scrap is traded in enormous volumes across the UK every day, yet it commands just £0.08–0.12/kg — a fraction of copper or aluminium. Here is how the UK ferrous market actually works.
Aluminium Scrap Prices in the UK: Why There Is Such a Wide Spread
Aluminium scrap prices in the UK can vary from £0.30/kg for mixed low-grade material to over £1.20/kg for clean extruded sections. The spread comes down to alloy and contamination.
What Is Driving UK Copper Scrap Prices in 2025?
Copper has been one of the most volatile scrap metals in 2025. Prices have swung significantly as global supply tightens and energy transition demand grows. Here is what is driving the UK market.
Scrap Metal Law in the UK: What Every Seller Needs to Know
The Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013 fundamentally changed how UK scrap yards operate. If you plan to sell scrap metal, you need to understand these rules before you go.
How UK Scrap Yards Grade Your Metal
Walk into a scrap yard with a pile of copper pipe and a reel of electrical cable, and you will be offered two very different prices. That's grading — and it matters.
What Moves Scrap Metal Prices in the UK?
Scrap metal prices in the UK move constantly — sometimes by 5–10% in a single week. Understanding why prices change helps you decide when to sell and what to expect at the yard.
UK Copper Prices: March 2025 Market Update
Copper prices have held steady this month despite global supply pressures. Here's the current picture and what it means for UK scrap sellers.
Aluminium Scrap Prices – Q1 2025 Overview
Aluminium prices are showing upward movement in Q1 2025 as construction demand picks up. What are yards paying right now?