Scrap metal prices per kg in Oman
| Scrap type | Price (OMR) | Change | Global reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non-ferrous (per kg) | |||
| Copper Scrap | OMR 4.459 / kg | ▲ +2.30% | $5.78 / lb |
| Aluminum Scrap | OMR 0.625 / kg | ▲ +1.25% | $0.81 / lb |
| Brass Scrap | OMR 2.700 / kg | ▲ +1.45% | $3.50 / lb |
| Stainless Steel Scrap | OMR 0.440 / kg | ▲ +0.00% | $0.57 / lb |
| Lead Scrap | OMR 0.455 / kg | ▲ +0.00% | $0.59 / lb |
| Zinc Scrap | OMR 0.694 / kg | ▲ +0.00% | $0.90 / lb |
| Battery Scrap | OMR 0.177 / kg | ▲ +0.00% | $0.23 / lb |
| Radiator Scrap | OMR 2.561 / kg | ▲ +2.15% | $3.32 / lb |
| Wire Scrap | OMR 2.152 / kg | ▲ +2.20% | $2.79 / lb |
| Cable Scrap | OMR 1.435 / kg | ▲ +2.20% | $1.86 / lb |
| Electronic Scrap | OMR 0.617 / kg | ▲ +2.56% | $0.80 / lb |
| Ferrous and bulk (per tonne) | |||
| Steel Scrap | OMR 116 / tonne | ▲ +0.00% | $300 / ton |
| Iron Scrap | OMR 102 / tonne | ▲ +0.00% | $264 / ton |
| Car Scrap | OMR 139 / tonne | ▲ +0.00% | $360 / ton |
| Cast Iron | OMR 111 / tonne | ▲ +0.00% | $288 / ton |
Indicative dealer prices for clean, sorted scrap. Global reference is the US board in US dollars; the Oman figure applies the exchange rate (1 USD = 0.38 OMR) and a local market factor of 0.91.
Yards quote in Omani rials per kilogram, and the rial is a high-value currency, so figures per kilo look small beside other markets. Prices here are derived from the exchange settlement, converted to rials, and adjusted by a market factor of 0.91, our assessment of a market with no legal export route for recyclable material and therefore no outside bidder. The factor is published on the editorial policy page and is open to challenge.
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Copper scrap prices by grade in Oman
Copper is not one price. Yards grade it by cleanliness, coating and gauge, and the spread from the top grade to the bottom runs 25 to 35 percent. These are the same grades used on export contracts, converted to OMR.
The scrap market in Oman
Most countries that restrict scrap exports restrict scrap. Oman restricted everything. A regulation first taking effect in 2020 prohibited the export of any kind of waste material from the country, and the blanket ban was fully implemented earlier this year.
What makes Oman worth studying rather than simply noting is that the Environment Authority has published the result. The Director-General of Environmental Compliance stated that the number of recycling facilities in the country rose from just over 27 to nearly 85 following the regulation, most of them small and medium enterprises.
That is the only place in the Gulf where the effect of an export restriction has been given as a before and after figure. Whatever you think of the policy, it did the thing it was designed to do: by closing the outflow, the processing had to happen inside the country, and capacity followed.
The stated reasoning is explicit. By restricting the outflow of secondary raw materials, the authority said, the aim is to improve the efficiency of resource use and build a stronger circular economy domestically.
- Currency
- Omani rial (OMR)
- Units
- Kilogram
- Market factor
- 0.91 (our assessment, published on the editorial policy page)
- Export rule
- Blanket ban on exporting any kind of waste material, in force since 2020 and fully implemented in 2026
- Published effect
- Recycling facilities rose from just over 27 to nearly 85
- Collection
- Licensed for one year at a time, renewable
The most valuable scrap by weight in Oman today: Copper at OMR 4.459 per kg, Brass at OMR 2.700 per kg, Radiator at OMR 2.561 per kg, Wire at OMR 2.152 per kg, Cable at OMR 1.435 per kg.
What you can expect to be paid in Oman
Scrap is weighed and paid by the kilogram in Oman, in OMR. Typical ranges are Copper: OMR 3.9 to OMR 5.0 per kg; Brass: OMR 2.4 to OMR 3.0 per kg; Aluminium: OMR 0.6 to OMR 0.7 per kg; Zinc: OMR 0.6 to OMR 0.8 per kg; Lead: OMR 0.4 to OMR 0.5 per kg; Stainless steel: OMR 0.4 to OMR 0.5 per kg. Across common non-ferrous grades that puts most material between OMR 0.4 and OMR 5 per kg, with copper at the top of the range and stainless steel near the bottom.
These are ranges rather than quotes. The band reflects day-to-day movement in the metal market and the spread between one yard and another, which our own research has found can reach 40 percent or more for the same metal in the same city. The midpoint is derived from the international exchange settlement converted to OMR and adjusted by our published market factor of 0.91. Expect a local buyer to sit toward the lower end, because they carry collection, sorting, processing and their own margin. Always confirm the rate per kilo for your specific grade before anything is weighed.
- Copper: OMR 3.9 to OMR 5.0 per kg
- Brass: OMR 2.4 to OMR 3.0 per kg
- Aluminium: OMR 0.6 to OMR 0.7 per kg
- Zinc: OMR 0.6 to OMR 0.8 per kg
- Lead: OMR 0.4 to OMR 0.5 per kg
- Stainless steel: OMR 0.4 to OMR 0.5 per kg
Selling scrap metal in Oman: rules, ID and payment
Two separate layers apply, and they are often confused. The export ban comes from the Environment Authority and covers waste materials generally. Collection and handling is licensed locally: a regulation for Muscat Governorate governs the practice of scrap collection and handling, resting on Royal Decree 101 of 2020 on governorates and municipal affairs and on a local order dating from 2009.
The collection licence runs for one year and can be renewed or extended, and the regulation stresses that health and technical requirements must be met. A collector operating without it is outside the system.
Starting a scrap business here also requires environmental clearance from the relevant ministry alongside the ordinary commercial registration, plus any additional permits for specific materials.
A comprehensive national legal framework for waste recycling was described as being under development, so the position is likely to keep moving. Confirm the current rules before committing to anything long-dated.
Before you sell
- Do not plan an export route for recyclable material. The ban is blanket rather than metal-specific.
- Ask a collector for their licence. It is a one-year permission, so ask when it was issued as well as whether it exists.
- Sell to processors rather than traders where you can. The policy exists to keep the processing here, and the processing is where the value is.
- For aluminium, note that Sohar Aluminium runs a recycling forum with the Environment Authority, which indicates where that stream is expected to go.
- Expect the framework to change. A national legal framework for recycling was described as being drafted.
Scrap prices by city in Oman
City pages for Oman are being added; the country board above already reflects prices in its main hubs: Oman.
Scrap yards in Oman
Find a yard by region or city, or use your location to see the nearest. Every listing shows where its details came from and when they were checked.
Yard listings for Oman are being added from official dealer registers and trade directories. Nothing is published until it has been verified against a named source, which is why this section is not yet populated.
Oman scrap price FAQ
Can I export scrap metal from Oman?
No. The regulation prohibits the export of any kind of waste material from the country, not metal specifically. It first took effect in 2020 and the blanket ban was fully implemented earlier this year.
Did the ban actually change anything?
By the Environment Authority's own account, yes. The Director-General of Environmental Compliance stated that recycling facilities rose from just over 27 to nearly 85 after the regulation, mostly small and medium enterprises. It is the only Gulf market where the effect has been published as a figure.
Why ban all waste rather than just metal?
The stated aim is resource efficiency and a stronger domestic circular economy. Restricting the outflow of secondary raw materials generally forces the processing to happen inside the country rather than exporting the value with the material.
Do I need a licence to collect scrap?
Yes, and it is local rather than national. A regulation for Muscat Governorate governs scrap collection and handling, resting on Royal Decree 101 of 2020 and a local order from 2009. The licence runs for one year and can be renewed or extended.
What else does a scrap business need?
Environmental clearance from the relevant ministry alongside ordinary commercial registration, plus any additional permits required for specific materials, and the applicable fees.
What does the ban do to the price I am offered?
It lowers the ceiling and raises the floor. With no export route there is no outside bidder, so the rate reflects domestic demand alone. Against that, there are now roughly three times as many facilities buying as there were before the rule.
Why do Omani prices per kilo look so low?
The rial is a high-value currency. A figure that looks small beside dirhams or riyals may be the same money, so compare in dollars per tonne when checking against an international reference.
Is the framework settled?
Not yet. A comprehensive national legal framework for waste recycling was described as being under development, so expect the detail to change even if the export ban itself does not.
Where is aluminium expected to go?
Sohar Aluminium has run an Aluminium Recycling Forum in collaboration with the Environment Authority, now in its third edition, which is a reasonable indication of where that stream is intended to be processed.
Is new steel capacity being built?
Yes. An electric arc furnace steel mill has been announced for Sohar Industrial Port at a reported cost of around 390 million dollars. An EAF runs on recycled material, which is consistent with a policy of keeping scrap in the country.
Sources and methodology
Prices on this page start from the global reference board (US dollars per pound or per ton), are multiplied by a Oman market factor of 0.91 that reflects local demand, freight and trade rules, and are converted to OMR at 1 USD = 0.38 and to metric units (kilograms and tonnes). The board refreshes daily, with the time of the latest update shown at the top of the page.
Reference sources
- Oman Environment Authority statements on the waste export ban and recycling facility numbers, April 2026
- Muscat Governorate regulation on scrap collection and handling, resting on Royal Decree 101/2020 and local order 1/2009
Prices are indicative and for information only; they are not offers to buy or sell. Actual yard prices depend on grade, quantity, location and the buyer. Spotted an error? Tell us and we will check it against our sources.