Scrap Material Prices Today
April 2026 â Live rates for 15 recyclable materials across 1200+ cities
Iron
HMS, mild steel, cast iron, rebar offcuts
Check Prices âCopper
Wire, cable, pipe, motor windings
Check Prices âAluminum
Sheets, extrusions, utensils, cans
Check Prices âBrass
Fittings, valves, decorative items
Check Prices âStainless Steel
Utensils, equipment, railings
Check Prices âCar Body
End-of-life vehicles, panels, chassis
Check Prices âCar Battery
Lead-acid batteries, inverter batteries
Check Prices âRadiator
Copper-brass, aluminum radiators
Check Prices âCatalytic Converter
Platinum, palladium recovery
Check Prices âAC Compressor
Sealed units with copper windings
Check Prices âE-Waste
Circuit boards, monitors, cables
Check Prices âPlastic
PET, HDPE, PVC, PP granules
Check Prices âNewspaper
Clean newspaper, magazines
Check Prices âCardboard
OCC, boxboard, kraft paper
Check Prices âTin
Tin plate, tin cans, solder scrap
Check Prices âUnderstanding Scrap Material Pricing
Scrap metal prices in India are influenced by global commodity exchanges (LME, MCX), domestic demand from foundries and recyclers, and local market conditions. Prices vary significantly between cities â a kilogram of copper scrap in Mumbai might be priced 10-15% differently than in Chennai due to local supply-demand dynamics.
Non-ferrous metals (copper, aluminum, brass) are the most valuable common scrap materials, while ferrous metals (iron, steel) trade at lower per-kg rates but make up the majority of recycling volume. E-waste and catalytic converters contain precious metals and command premium prices from specialized buyers.
For the best rates, sort your scrap by material type, accumulate in bulk before selling, compare quotes from multiple dealers, and time your sale to market conditions. Use our city-specific pages to track daily price movements in your area.