Brass Scrap Price
Clean yellow brass with no iron attachments.
Indicative USD/kg
$5.8000
As of 5 August 2026, the indicative market price for Brass scrap is US$5.80 per kilogram — about US$5,800 per tonne or US$2.63 per pound. The trend is currently stable. Actual yard and export prices vary with grade, volume, location, and freight terms.
Source: ScrapTrade indicative market rates, updated 5 August 2026.
Non-Ferrous Metals Scrap Prices (5 August 2026)
| Material | USD / kg | USD / tonne | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper Bare Bright Wire | $8.2000 | $8,200 | |
| Copper #1 | $7.6000 | $7,600 | |
| Copper #2 | $6.8000 | $6,800 | |
| Insulated Copper Cable | $4.5000 | $4,500 | |
| Aluminium Extrusion (6063) | $1.8500 | $1,850 | |
| Aluminium Cans (UBC) | $1.5500 | $1,550 | |
| Aluminium Sheet | $1.5000 | $1,500 | |
| Stainless Steel 304 | $1.2000 | $1,200 | |
| Stainless Steel 316 | $1.6000 | $1,600 | |
| Brass | $5.8000 | $5,800 | |
| Lead | $1.9500 | $1,950 | |
| Zinc | $2.7000 | $2,700 |
Indicative global reference rates in USD, updated daily. Local yard prices differ by region, grade, and volume.
About Brass
Clean yellow brass with no iron attachments.
Prices for brass fluctuate with global commodity markets, local yard demand, and material condition. Use the calculator to estimate the value of your scrap in your own currency and preferred unit (kilogram, tonne, or pound).
Brass Price FAQs
What is the price of Brass scrap today?
As of 5 August 2026, the indicative market price for Brass scrap is US$5.80 per kilogram — about US$5,800 per tonne or US$2.63 per pound. The trend is currently stable. Actual yard and export prices vary with grade, volume, location, and freight terms.
What affects Brass scrap prices?
Brass prices track global commodity benchmarks and regional demand. The biggest factors are grade and purity (Clean yellow brass with no iron attachments.), lot volume, contamination level, your distance to the buyer or port, and the incoterm agreed (EXW, FOB, or CIF). Larger, well-sorted, documented lots consistently achieve better prices.
How do I sell Brass scrap at the best price?
List it on a marketplace where buyers compete: on ScrapTrade you can run a live auction or set a fixed price, reach verified international buyers, and get paid through escrow — funds are held until the order completes. Listing is free and every listing is video-and-GPS verified for buyer trust.
Is this Brass price a quote?
No — it is an indicative market reference updated daily, intended for estimating. For a firm price, list your material on ScrapTrade or check live listings and recent transaction data on the ScrapTrade Price Index.
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Prices as of 8/5/2026, 6:48:17 AM
Clean yellow brass with no iron attachments.
Prices are indicative estimates. Actual yard prices vary by location, grade and condition.