Live Scrap Metal Prices
Real-time pricing updates for UK scrap metal markets
Last updated:
Copper
£7.00
+2.1%
Aluminium
£1.55
0%
Steel
£310
+3.0%
Brass
£4.40
+1.5%
Current Market Prices
| Material | Price Range | Unit | 24h Change | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper Wire Scrap #1 | £6.80-7.20 | per kg | +2.5% | |
| Copper Cable Scrap | £6.20-6.60 | per kg | +1.8% | |
| Aluminium Extrusion | £1.40-1.60 | per kg | 0% | |
| Aluminium Cans | £0.85-1.05 | per kg | -0.5% | |
| Steel HMS 1 | £280-320 | per tonne | +3.2% | |
| Steel HMS 2 | £240-280 | per tonne | +2.8% | |
| Stainless Steel 316 | £3.20-3.60 | per kg | +0.2% | |
| Brass Yellow | £4.20-4.60 | per kg | +1.5% | |
| Lead Battery Scrap | £1.80-2.10 | per kg | -1.2% | |
| Zinc Die Cast | £2.40-2.70 | per kg | +0.3% |
Regional Price Comparison
London
2 hours agoCopper (kg)£7.20
Aluminium (kg)£1.60
Steel (tonne)£320
Birmingham
3 hours agoCopper (kg)£7.10
Aluminium (kg)£1.55
Steel (tonne)£315
Manchester
1 hour agoCopper (kg)£7.05
Aluminium (kg)£1.50
Steel (tonne)£310
Leeds
4 hours agoCopper (kg)£6.95
Aluminium (kg)£1.45
Steel (tonne)£305
Glasgow
2 hours agoCopper (kg)£6.90
Aluminium (kg)£1.40
Steel (tonne)£300
Cardiff
5 hours agoCopper (kg)£7.00
Aluminium (kg)£1.50
Steel (tonne)£310
Market Insights
Rising Copper Demand
Electric vehicle production driving copper prices up 15% this quarter.
Steel Recycling Boom
Construction sector recovery boosting steel scrap demand across UK.
Export Opportunities
Strong European demand creating premium pricing for quality grades.