Scrap metal prices per kg in Turkey
| Scrap type | Price (TRY) | Change | Global reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non-ferrous (per kg) | |||
| Copper Scrap | ₺632.85 / kg | ▼ -2.28% | $5.56 / lb |
| Aluminum Scrap | ₺87.64 / kg | ▼ -1.28% | $0.77 / lb |
| Brass Scrap | ₺388.13 / kg | ▼ -1.73% | $3.41 / lb |
| Stainless Steel Scrap | ₺64.88 / kg | ▲ +0.00% | $0.57 / lb |
| Lead Scrap | ₺67.15 / kg | ▲ +0.00% | $0.59 / lb |
| Zinc Scrap | ₺102.44 / kg | ▲ +0.00% | $0.90 / lb |
| Battery Scrap | ₺26.18 / kg | ▲ +0.00% | $0.23 / lb |
| Radiator Scrap | ₺363.09 / kg | ▼ -2.45% | $3.19 / lb |
| Wire Scrap | ₺305.04 / kg | ▼ -2.55% | $2.68 / lb |
| Cable Scrap | ₺203.74 / kg | ▼ -2.19% | $1.79 / lb |
| Electronic Scrap | ₺87.64 / kg | ▼ -2.53% | $0.77 / lb |
| Ferrous and bulk (per tonne) | |||
| Steel Scrap | ₺17,073 / tonne | ▲ +0.00% | $300 / ton |
| Iron Scrap | ₺15,024 / tonne | ▲ +0.00% | $264 / ton |
| Car Scrap | ₺20,488 / tonne | ▲ +0.00% | $360 / ton |
| Cast Iron | ₺16,390 / tonne | ▲ +0.00% | $288 / ton |
Indicative dealer prices for clean, sorted scrap. Global reference is the US board in US dollars; the Turkey figure applies the exchange rate (1 USD = 49.64 TRY) and a local market factor of 1.04.
Domestic dealers quote non-ferrous scrap in lira per kilogram and ferrous scrap in lira per tonne, while import cargoes are priced in US dollars per tonne CFR Turkey. Compare domestic lira prices with the dollar import benchmark converted at the day's rate.
Turkey scrap price chart (TRY)
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Copper scrap prices by grade in Turkey
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 TRY.
The scrap market in Turkey
Turkey is the largest importer of ferrous scrap in the world, and the price paid by its electric arc furnace mills for imported heavy melting scrap, quoted in US dollars per tonne delivered to Turkish ports, is the benchmark the global ferrous trade watches. Domestic collection prices in lira are set by the same mills, in the Marmara region, Izmir and Iskenderun.
Non-ferrous scrap follows LME quotes, but the lira's volatility means local prices in lira can rise sharply even when dollar prices are steady.
- Currency
- Turkish lira (TRY)
- Price units
- Per kg for non-ferrous, per tonne for ferrous; imports in USD per tonne
- Benchmarks
- Turkish import scrap price (USD per tonne CFR), LME in lira
- Main hubs
- Istanbul and Marmara, Izmir and Aliaga, Iskenderun
- Trade position
- Largest importer of ferrous scrap
The most valuable scrap by weight in Turkey today: Copper at ₺632.85 per kg, Brass at ₺388.13 per kg, Radiator at ₺363.09 per kg, Wire at ₺305.04 per kg, Cable at ₺203.74 per kg.
How much is scrap metal worth in Turkey?
Scrap metal in Turkey is bought per kilogram and quoted in TRY. Typical ranges are Copper: ₺ 555 to ₺ 710 per kg; Brass: ₺ 340 to ₺ 435 per kg; Aluminium: ₺ 77 to ₺ 98 per kg; Zinc: ₺ 90 to ₺ 115 per kg; Lead: ₺ 59 to ₺ 75 per kg; Stainless steel: ₺ 57 to ₺ 73 per kg. Across common non-ferrous grades that puts most material between ₺ 57 and ₺ 710 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 TRY and adjusted by our published market factor of 1.04. 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: ₺ 555 to ₺ 710 per kg
- Brass: ₺ 340 to ₺ 435 per kg
- Aluminium: ₺ 77 to ₺ 98 per kg
- Zinc: ₺ 90 to ₺ 115 per kg
- Lead: ₺ 59 to ₺ 75 per kg
- Stainless steel: ₺ 57 to ₺ 73 per kg
Selling hurda at home, in the terms Turkish yards use
Everything above concerns importing into Turkey. If you are selling domestically, the trade works differently and has its own vocabulary.
Turkish hurdacilar quote in lira per kilo and update against London Metal Exchange data and the exchange rate, in some cases daily. Cable is the category where the spread is widest: indicative levels quoted across 2026 run from roughly 220 to 570 lira a kilo for hurda kablo, with individual dealers advertising around 450 lira for mixed cable.
The words to know are practical ones. Soyma bakir is stripped copper, the most valuable grade. Sari and pirinc cover brass, including musluk and vana, taps and valves. Talas is turnings or swarf. Profil aluminyum and dokum aluminyum separate extruded from cast aluminium. Cable itself is quoted by type: NYY, YVV, NYA, TTR, telefon kablosu and tek damar all price differently.
Why two identical weights are not worth the same
This is the point Turkish dealers make most often, and it is the one that decides what you are paid. Two cables weighing the same do not have the same value, because the insulation is part of that weight and none of it is copper.
What determines the copper yield is the conductor cross-section, the number of cores, and the thickness of the insulation. A thin conductor inside thick insulation weighs well on the scale and pays badly.
You generally do not have to strip cable yourself. Many Turkish dealers calculate the copper content on site and quote accordingly. Whether stripping is worth your time depends on quantity and on the cable type, and a dealer who handles a lot of cable will usually tell you honestly which side of that line you are on.
Two things that lose you money
Burning insulation off. Copper separated by burning is recognisable as such and is valued lower than cleanly stripped material, so the fire costs you twice: once in the metal you damage and once in the price.
Leaving fittings attached. Clean copper pipe sits in the valuable group, but brass valves, iron connections, plastic or solder attached to it have to be separated before it counts as clean, and that work comes out of your price if the yard does it.
Selling scrap metal in Turkey: rules, ID and payment
Scrap imports require licences from the environment ministry, and domestic dealers are licensed and keep records. Cash limits for business transactions apply, so larger sales are paid by transfer.
Before you sell
- Watch the dollar import benchmark; domestic prices follow it within days.
- Lira prices move with the exchange rate as much as with metal prices.
- Marmara and Iskenderun mills are the price setters for ferrous grades.
Scrap prices by city in Turkey
City pages for Turkey are being added; the country board above already reflects prices in its main hubs: Istanbul and Marmara, Izmir and Aliaga, Iskenderun.
Scrap yards in Turkey
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 Turkey 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.
Turkey scrap price FAQ
What is the scrap copper price per kg in Turkey today?
As of October 22, 2026, the indicative scrap copper price in Turkey is ₺632.85 per kg ($5.56 per lb on the global board). Bare bright and clean number 1 copper earn the top of the range; insulated wire, tubing with solder and mixed copper pay less.
What are scrap metal prices in Turkey today?
Today's indicative non-ferrous prices in Turkey are Copper ₺632.85 per kg, Brass ₺388.13 per kg, Radiator ₺363.09 per kg, Wire ₺305.04 per kg, with steel scrap at ₺17,073 per tonne. The full board above lists all 15 scrap types with the change against the previous close.
How are scrap prices quoted in Turkey?
Non-ferrous scrap is quoted in TRY per kg and ferrous scrap per tonne. Domestic dealers quote non-ferrous scrap in lira per kilogram and ferrous scrap in lira per tonne, while import cargoes are priced in US dollars per tonne CFR Turkey. Compare domestic lira prices with the dollar import benchmark converted at the day's rate.
Do I need ID to sell scrap metal in Turkey?
Scrap imports require licences from the environment ministry, and domestic dealers are licensed and keep records. Cash limits for business transactions apply, so larger sales are paid by transfer.
Which scrap metals pay the most in Turkey?
By weight, copper, then brass, then radiator, then wire. Ferrous scrap such as steel and iron pays far less per kg but moves in much larger volumes, which is why it is quoted per tonne.
Why are scrap prices in Turkey different from US prices?
Metals are priced in US dollars on the world market, but local prices reflect the TRY exchange rate, freight to the nearest mills and smelters, import and export rules and how many buyers compete for material. Turkish ferrous prices set the import benchmark and run above the US domestic reference; lira volatility moves local prices daily.
Sources and methodology
Prices on this page start from the global reference board (US dollars per pound or per ton), are multiplied by a Turkey market factor of 1.04 that reflects local demand, freight and trade rules, and are converted to TRY at 1 USD = 49.64 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
- Turkish Steel Producers Association
- LME settlement prices, Central Bank of Turkey exchange rates
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.
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