Riyadh scrap prices are set by Saudi Arabia's own mills and smelters, because scrap exports are restricted to keep material at home. Copper and aluminium track world benchmarks through the riyal's dollar peg at a wider local discount; ferrous follows the domestic mill programs. Yards cluster in the industrial cities.
Scrap metal prices per kg in Riyadh
| Scrap type | Price (SAR) | Change | Global reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non-ferrous (per kg) | |||
| Copper Scrap | SAR 44.67 / kg | ▲ +1.22% | $5.81 / lb |
| Aluminum Scrap | SAR 6.69 / kg | ▲ +1.16% | $0.87 / lb |
| Brass Scrap | SAR 27.22 / kg | ▲ +1.14% | $3.54 / lb |
| Stainless Steel Scrap | SAR 4.38 / kg | ▲ +0.00% | $0.57 / lb |
| Lead Scrap | SAR 4.54 / kg | ▲ +0.00% | $0.59 / lb |
| Zinc Scrap | SAR 6.92 / kg | ▲ +0.00% | $0.90 / lb |
| Battery Scrap | SAR 1.77 / kg | ▲ +0.00% | $0.23 / lb |
| Radiator Scrap | SAR 25.68 / kg | ▲ +1.21% | $3.34 / lb |
| Wire Scrap | SAR 21.61 / kg | ▲ +1.44% | $2.81 / lb |
| Cable Scrap | SAR 14.38 / kg | ▲ +1.08% | $1.87 / lb |
| Electronic Scrap | SAR 6.15 / kg | ▲ +1.27% | $0.80 / lb |
| Ferrous and bulk (per tonne) | |||
| Steel Scrap | SAR 1,153 / tonne | ▲ +0.00% | $300 / ton |
| Iron Scrap | SAR 1,015 / tonne | ▲ +0.00% | $264 / ton |
| Car Scrap | SAR 1,384 / tonne | ▲ +0.00% | $360 / ton |
| Cast Iron | SAR 1,107 / tonne | ▲ +0.00% | $288 / ton |
Indicative dealer prices for clean, sorted scrap in Saudi Arabia, shown here for Riyadh. Individual yards quote around this level by grade, volume and condition; the derivation from exchange benchmarks and the exchange rate (1 USD = 3.75 SAR) is described in the methodology section below.
Riyadh scrap price chart (SAR)
Daily open, high, low and close for the most traded scrap metals in SAR, the same series Riyadh yards price against. Scroll to zoom and drag to move along the timeline.
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The scrap market in Riyadh
Riyadh is the collection hub of a closed market: Saudi Arabia restricts scrap exports, so everything competes for the same domestic buyers, the steel mills and secondary smelters. That holds local prices below world parity even though the riyal is pegged to the dollar.
Supply is construction-driven and growing with the capital's build-out. Demolition steel, rebar offcuts, cable and aluminium from cladding and glazing dominate; the Second Industrial City and the Al Kharj Road corridor hold the yards that consolidate it for the mills.
- Region
- Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Quoted in
- SAR per kg (non-ferrous), per tonne (ferrous)
- Yards cluster in
- Second Industrial City, Al Kharj Road, eastern ring
- Demand from
- Domestic steel mills and smelters (exports restricted)
Where the scrap yards are in Riyadh
- Second Industrial City: the main licensed yard cluster and consolidation point.
- Al Kharj Road corridor: heavy scrap and demolition buyers.
- Exit 18 and the eastern ring: mixed yards serving contractors.
- New Industrial City (Sudair side): processor-scale operations.
What pays well in Riyadh
- Demolition steel and rebar cut to mill size.
- Cable and clean copper from infrastructure work.
- Aluminium cladding, glazing and cast from construction.
Selling scrap metal in Riyadh: rules, ID and payment
Scrap dealing is licensed by the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources and sales are documented; bring ID, and company paperwork for commercial lots. Exports of ferrous and most non-ferrous scrap are restricted, so quotes are domestic mill prices, and vehicle scrap needs deregistration through the licensed dismantling channel.
Before any sale, check the live board above, sort by grade and get quotes from two or three buyers; the best scrap price guide covers the routine and the calculator turns a weight into a figure at today's price. To judge whether a local quote is competitive, our note on telling a well-paying yard from a headline rate sets out the benchmark test.
Riyadh scrap price FAQ
What is the scrap copper price in Riyadh today?
As of the latest update, the indicative price for clean number 1 copper is about SAR 44.67 per kg in SAR. Riyadh yards typically quote within a few percent of that figure either side, depending on grade, volume and the buyer; the live board above shows all fifteen grades.
Why are Riyadh scrap prices below Dubai prices?
Exports are restricted in Saudi Arabia, so scrap cannot chase the international bid; it sells to domestic mills at their programs. Dubai material can reach exporters, so its quotes sit closer to world parity. The gap widens when export demand is strong and narrows when mills are hungry.
Where can I sell scrap metal in Riyadh?
The Second Industrial City holds the main licensed yards, with heavy and demolition buyers along the Al Kharj Road corridor and mixed yards on the eastern ring. For mill-sized ferrous lots, the consolidators in the industrial cities pay best because their freight is shortest.
Are Riyadh prices different from the national board?
The board on this page is the Saudi Arabia indicative level, and Riyadh yards trade around it rather than exactly on it. Local competition, freight to the nearest consumer and the day's export demand set the spread, which is why two quotes in the same city can differ by several percent on the same morning.
Sources and methodology
The Riyadh board uses the Saudi Arabia indicative prices: global exchange benchmarks (COMEX copper, CME aluminum and steel, NYMEX platinum and palladium, IMF monthly lead, zinc and nickel) multiplied by typical yard recovery shares, a local market factor of 0.93 and the day's exchange rate. The full method, the recovery shares and the correction policy are on our editorial policy page; local notes on this page are reviewed against published dealer information and reader corrections sent to info@scrappricetoday.com.
Prices are indicative and for information only; they are not offers to buy or sell. Yard quotes in Riyadh vary by grade, volume, condition and buyer.
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