Scrap metal prices per kg in Italy
| Scrap type | Price (EUR) | Change | Global reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non-ferrous (per kg) | |||
| Copper Scrap | €11.24 / kg | ▼ -2.28% | $5.56 / lb |
| Aluminum Scrap | €1.56 / kg | ▼ -1.28% | $0.77 / lb |
| Brass Scrap | €6.89 / kg | ▼ -1.73% | $3.41 / lb |
| Stainless Steel Scrap | €1.15 / kg | ▲ +0.00% | $0.57 / lb |
| Lead Scrap | €1.19 / kg | ▲ +0.00% | $0.59 / lb |
| Zinc Scrap | €1.82 / kg | ▲ +0.00% | $0.90 / lb |
| Battery Scrap | €0.46 / kg | ▲ +0.00% | $0.23 / lb |
| Radiator Scrap | €6.45 / kg | ▼ -2.45% | $3.19 / lb |
| Wire Scrap | €5.42 / kg | ▼ -2.55% | $2.68 / lb |
| Cable Scrap | €3.62 / kg | ▼ -2.19% | $1.79 / lb |
| Electronic Scrap | €1.56 / kg | ▼ -2.53% | $0.77 / lb |
| Ferrous and bulk (per tonne) | |||
| Steel Scrap | €303 / tonne | ▲ +0.00% | $300 / ton |
| Iron Scrap | €267 / tonne | ▲ +0.00% | $264 / ton |
| Car Scrap | €364 / tonne | ▲ +0.00% | $360 / ton |
| Cast Iron | €291 / tonne | ▲ +0.00% | $288 / ton |
Indicative dealer prices for clean, sorted scrap. Global reference is the US board in US dollars; the Italy figure applies the exchange rate (1 USD = 0.89 EUR) and a local market factor of 1.03.
Italian dealers quote ferrous scrap in euros per tonne using national grade codes and non-ferrous scrap per kilogram, with copper and brass often quoted as a discount to the LME. Business sales are quoted net of VAT and involve reverse-charge invoicing.
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Copper scrap prices by grade in Italy
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 EUR.
The scrap market in Italy
Italy melts more scrap in electric arc furnaces than any other EU country, with the Brescia and Bergamo mills in the north absorbing domestic collection and large imports. That mill demand keeps Italian ferrous prices among the highest in Europe. Non-ferrous scrap feeds brass and aluminium foundries around Brescia and Milan and follows LME prices in euros.
Northern Italy pays the best prices; sellers in the south and on the islands face freight to the northern mills or to export ports and receive lower bids.
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Price units
- Per tonne for ferrous, per kg for non-ferrous
- Benchmarks
- LME prices in euros, northern Italian mill buying prices
- Main hubs
- Brescia and Bergamo, Milan, Turin, Naples, Genoa
- Trade position
- Net importer of ferrous scrap
The most valuable scrap by weight in Italy today: Copper at €11.24 per kg, Brass at €6.89 per kg, Radiator at €6.45 per kg, Wire at €5.42 per kg, Cable at €3.62 per kg.
What you can expect to be paid in Italy
Scrap is weighed and paid by the kilogram in Italy, in EUR. Typical ranges are Copper: € 10 to € 13 per kg; Brass: € 6.1 to € 7.7 per kg; Aluminium: € 1.4 to € 1.7 per kg; Zinc: € 1.6 to € 2.0 per kg; Lead: € 1.0 to € 1.3 per kg; Stainless steel: € 1.0 to € 1.3 per kg. Across common non-ferrous grades that puts most material between € 1.0 and € 13 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 EUR and adjusted by our published market factor of 1.03. 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: € 10 to € 13 per kg
- Brass: € 6.1 to € 7.7 per kg
- Aluminium: € 1.4 to € 1.7 per kg
- Zinc: € 1.6 to € 2.0 per kg
- Lead: € 1.0 to € 1.3 per kg
- Stainless steel: € 1.0 to € 1.3 per kg
Two trains a day, and 2,475 inspections of scrap yards
Since 1 January 2026, malicious acts on the Italian rail network have reached 600 according to Interior Ministry figures, averaging two trains affected every day across metal theft, fires and claimed sabotage, on a network moving around 10,000 services.
A single episode is expensive. On 18 June 2026, copper cables were cut at Tora e Piccilli station in the Caserta area at 06:50, bringing down the high speed electrical line. Naples to Rome services were held up to 90 minutes, Trenitalia diverted trains onto the conventional route via Formia, and normal running resumed around 11:00. Frecciarossa services to Milan arrived over an hour late. A separate attack on the Rome to Florence high speed line on 14 February 2026 cost RFI 455,000 euros in infrastructure repairs alone, according to the Rome prosecutor's order.
The enforcement figures, which reach the trade directly
The 2025 balance published by the railway police records 343 people reported, 19 arrests, and 2,475 inspections of metal collection centres, within a national plan that mobilised 13,440 patrols along the lines.
That inspection figure is the one to note. Italy is not only policing the track. It is policing the places the metal is sold, at a rate of several inspections a day somewhere in the country.
An investigation closed in January 2026 shows why. It concerned a former RFI employee and an entrepreneur in metal recovery, accused between them of taking almost 72 quintals of cable, around 7,200 kilograms, over a period of years, resold for tens of thousands of euros. The railway insider supplied; the scrap business absorbed.
Why an Italian yard may refuse to buy from you
Italian rules on scrap are among the strictest in Europe for private sellers, and the reason given is explicitly to combat copper theft and tax evasion.
An operator must keep a loading and unloading register, complete the FIR, the waste identification form, during transport, and use only transporters and plants authorised under the Albo Gestori Ambientali.
The consequence for an individual is that many collection centres cannot buy from private persons for cash above certain thresholds, and a good number refuse to buy from private individuals without a VAT number at all, to avoid any question over the origin of the material.
The intended route for a private citizen is different: metal waste such as an old bicycle or a bed frame goes to the municipal isole ecologiche free of charge. Occasional private sale is a grey area that requires real care over traceability, with identity document and tax code.
So if an Italian yard turns you away, it is usually not about your metal. It is about whether they can lawfully record the purchase.
Selling scrap metal in Italy: rules, ID and payment
Scrap traders must be registered with the national environmental register (Albo Gestori Ambientali) and material movements are documented. Cash payments are capped by Italy's general cash limit, so larger lots are paid by transfer, and dealers record seller identity.
Before you sell
- Registered dealers only; ask for the registration number.
- Larger lots are paid by bank transfer under the cash limit.
- Northern mills pay more for ferrous; factor in freight if you are in the south.
Scrap prices by city in Italy
City pages for Italy are being added; the country board above already reflects prices in its main hubs: Brescia and Bergamo, Milan, Turin, Naples, Genoa.
Scrap yards in Italy
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 Italy 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.
Italy scrap price FAQ
What is the scrap copper price per kg in Italy today?
As of October 22, 2026, the indicative scrap copper price in Italy is €11.24 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 Italy today?
Today's indicative non-ferrous prices in Italy are Copper €11.24 per kg, Brass €6.89 per kg, Radiator €6.45 per kg, Wire €5.42 per kg, with steel scrap at €303 per tonne. The full board above lists all 15 scrap types with the change against the previous close.
How are scrap prices quoted in Italy?
Non-ferrous scrap is quoted in EUR per kg and ferrous scrap per tonne. Italian dealers quote ferrous scrap in euros per tonne using national grade codes and non-ferrous scrap per kilogram, with copper and brass often quoted as a discount to the LME. Business sales are quoted net of VAT and involve reverse-charge invoicing.
Do I need ID to sell scrap metal in Italy?
Scrap traders must be registered with the national environmental register (Albo Gestori Ambientali) and material movements are documented. Cash payments are capped by Italy's general cash limit, so larger lots are paid by transfer, and dealers record seller identity.
Which scrap metals pay the most in Italy?
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 Italy different from US prices?
Metals are priced in US dollars on the world market, but local prices reflect the EUR exchange rate, freight to the nearest mills and smelters, import and export rules and how many buyers compete for material. Mill demand in northern Italy keeps ferrous prices above the US reference; non-ferrous prices follow the LME.
Sources and methodology
Prices on this page start from the global reference board (US dollars per pound or per ton), are multiplied by a Italy market factor of 1.03 that reflects local demand, freight and trade rules, and are converted to EUR at 1 USD = 0.89 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
- Assofermet (Italian metals and scrap association)
- LME settlement prices
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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