Updated · 18 May 2026
UK scrap metal prices today
Daily yard prices and LME spot, refreshed every morning. See what your copper, aluminium, steel, brass, and lead is worth per kg — before you drive to the yard.
London Metal Exchange spot prices in GBP/kg via metals.dev · updated daily. Scrap yard prices below are typically 20–50% below LME spot.
Scrap Metal Prices by Metal
UK yard average · per kg
Top grade for each metal. Click through for full grade list, regional yard prices, and grade calculator.
Copper
Bright Copper Wire
Aluminium
Clean HE9 Extrusion
Brass
Mixed Brass
Lead
Clean Lead Sheet
Steel
HMS 1
Iron
Cast Iron
Stainless Steel
316 Stainless
Zinc
Clean Zinc
Nickel
Awaiting data
Scrap Metal Calculator
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Indicative estimate. Actual yard prices vary by region, volume, and metal condition. Always confirm with your local scrap yard before driving.
How UK Scrap Metal Prices Work
From global exchange to your pocket. The chain in three steps.
01 · Global
LME Spot Price
Copper, aluminium, zinc, lead and nickel trade globally on the London Metal Exchange. Today’s LME spot shows above in the dark ticker.
02 · Yard Margin
Discount Applied
UK scrap yards buy at a discount of 20–50% below LME spot, depending on grade and purity. Cleaner metal earns a smaller discount.
03 · Your Pocket
Yard Pays You
We collect daily yard prices across the UK and average per grade. The table above shows realistic UK yard averages — what you’ll actually be paid.
New to selling scrap? Read our guide on how to sell scrap metal in the UK — finding a licensed yard, ID requirements, identifying metals, getting the best price.