UK Scrap Metal Prices Today
Live prices updated daily from scrap yards across the UK. Check what your copper, aluminium, steel, brass, and lead is worth per kg.
LME Spot Prices (GBP/kg)
Nickel
£12.89
/kg (LME)
Copper
£9.20
/kg (LME)
Aluminium
£2.64
/kg (LME)
Zinc
£2.42
/kg (LME)
Lead
£1.45
/kg (LME)
London Metal Exchange prices via metals.dev. Updated daily.
Scrap Metal Prices by Metal
Copper
8 grades£5.52/kg
Bright Copper Wire · range £0.75 – £7.80
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Aluminium
9 grades£0.99/kg
Clean HE9 Extrusion · range £0.40 – £1.40
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Brass
4 grades£2.93/kg
Mixed Brass · range £0.13 – £4.00
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Lead
3 grades£1.73/kg
Clean Lead Sheet · range £1.00 – £4.56
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Steel & Iron
5 grades£0.13/kg
HMS 1 · range £0.13 – £0.13
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Stainless Steel
3 grades£0.68/kg
316 Stainless · range £0.42 – £1.00
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Zinc
2 grades£0.90/kg
Clean Zinc · range £0.90 – £0.90
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Prices are indicative estimates. Actual prices vary by yard, region, and metal condition. Always confirm with your local scrap yard.
How UK Scrap Metal Prices Work
Scrap metal prices in the UK are driven by the London Metal Exchange (LME), where base metals like copper, aluminium, zinc, lead, and nickel are traded globally. UK scrap yards buy your metal at a discount to the LME spot price, typically 20-50% below depending on the metal grade and purity.
We collect prices daily from scrap yards across the UK and calculate averages per grade so you can see what your metal is really worth before making a journey. Prices vary by region, with London and port cities typically paying more than rural areas.
Use the scrap metal calculator above to get an instant estimate, or browse prices by metal for detailed grade breakdowns.