Scrap Metal Prices in Australia

Find current prices for ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metal in Australia – including trends, high/low prices per kg, analysis of dealer purchase prices, average market rates, and our scrap value calculator.

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Scrap Metal Prices for Copper

Metal Type Price, $/kg Change (Quarterly)
Copper $11.93 ▲ +24%
Copper Burnt/Tinned $9.50 ▲ +4%
Copper Candy $10.00 ▼ -3%
Copper Domestic $11.10 ▲ +24%
Copper Millberry $11.10 ▼ -2%
Copper Bright & Shiny $11.96 ▲ +4%
Copper #1 $12.02 ▲ +34%
Copper Price $11.16 ▲ +3%
Copper Wire – PVC Coated $3.25 ▼ -43%
Insulated Scrap Copper Wire $7.05 ▲ +5%
Insulated Copper Wire - Low Grade $1.40→ 0%
Insulated Copper Wire - Medium Grade $5.10 ▲ +1%
Insulated Copper Wires - Cable $6.00 ▼ -17%

Scrap Metal Prices for Aluminium

Metal Type Price, $/kg Change (Quarterly)
Aluminium $2.45 ▲ +45%
Aluminium Cast $1.50 ▲ +9%
Aluminium Cuttings $2.70 ▲ +54%
Aluminium Domestic $2.20 ▲ +40%
Aluminium Extruded $2.68 ▲ +23%
Aluminium Wheels $2.20 ▲ +3%
Aluminium Mags $2.69▲ +8%

Scrap Metal Prices for Steel

Metal Type Price, $/kg Change (Quarterly)
Steel (Normal Steel) $0.09 ▼ -34%
Steel – Heavy Oversize/Oxycut $0.25 ▼ -5%
Steel – Pressing/Light Gauge $0.21 ▲ +37%
Steel – Cars $0.22 ▲ +44%
Steel – Heavy $0.21 ▼ -37%
Steel – Heavy Insize $0.18 ▼ -47%

Scrap Metal Prices for Radiators

Metal Type Price, $/kg Change (Quarterly)
Radiator – Brass/Copper Clean $7.10 ▲ +20%
Radiator – Brass/Copper Contaminated $4.50 ▲ +23%
Radiators – Aluminium/Copper 5% Contamination $3.60→ 0%
Radiators – Aluminium/Copper Clean $5.80 ▲ +9%

Scrap Metal Prices for Brass

Metal Type Price, $/kg Change (Quarterly)
Brass $7.56 ▲ +14%
Brass – Clean $4.75 ▼ -24%
Brass – Contaminated $5.00 ▲ +13%

Scrap Metal Prices for Lead

Metal Type Price, $/kg Change (Quarterly)
Lead $2.06 ▲ +23%
Lead – Clean $2.50 ▲ +64%
Lead Acid Batteries $0.70 ▲ +38%

Scrap Metal Prices for Stainless Steel

Metal Type Price, $/kg Change (Quarterly)
Stainless Steel $1.82 ▲ +48%
Stainless Steel 304 Grade $1.05 ▼ -11%
Stainless Steel 316 $3.00 ▲ +66%

Scrap Metal Prices for Batteries

Metal Type Price, $/kg Change (Quarterly)
Batteries $0.65 ▲ +16%
Battery (Car) $0.35 ▼ -94%
Battery (Truck) $9.00 ▲ +18%

Scrap Metal Prices for Electric Motors

Metal Type Price, $/kg Change (Quarterly)
Electric Motors Small $0.97 ▲ +3%
Electric Motors Large $0.70→ 0%
Alternator/Starter Motor $0.70 ▼ -38%

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