Scrap Aluminium Prices UK

Aluminium Price Per Kg

Aluminium price per kg in the UK is currently in the £0.80–£1.30 range for scrap, depending on grade. Clean HE9 extrusion (window frames, door profiles) trades at the high end, around 50–60% of LME aluminium spot. Cast aluminium and aluminium wheels sit in the middle. Irony aluminium — mixed with steel attachments — is the lowest grade, often only 10–15% of LME.

Aluminium Cost Per Kg

The aluminium cost per kg quoted by UK scrap yards tracks the London Metal Exchange aluminium benchmark, currently around £2.20 per kg LME spot. Scrap yard prices are typically 40–60% of LME for clean grades and lower for contaminated material. Yards subtract a margin for processing, sorting, and contamination — so check today's rate above for current numbers.

Scrap Aluminium Price Per Kg Today

Scrap aluminium price per kg today is updated daily from LME spot and aggregated UK yard rates. The table above shows the current price ranges for each grade. Higher-purity material (HE9 extrusion, clean sheet) commands a premium; mixed and irony aluminium fetch much less because yards must sort and clean before resale.

How Much Does 1kg of Aluminium Cost?

1kg of clean aluminium scrap costs UK yards approximately £1.00–£1.30 to buy in. The exact figure depends on the grade you have. For example, 1kg of HE9 extrusion might fetch £1.20; 1kg of aluminium cans (UBC) around £0.60; 1kg of irony aluminium just £0.25. Aluminium is light, so a typical domestic load is 5–20kg.

Understanding Aluminium Scrap Grades

Aluminium scrap prices vary widely by grade. Clean HE9 extrusion (window frames, door profiles) commands the highest price, while irony aluminium (mixed with steel attachments) may only be worth 10-15% of LME spot.

Aluminium wheels and cast aluminium are common sources for domestic sellers. Always remove tyres from wheels and steel bolts from cast pieces to get the best grade.