Scrap metal prices per kg in Saudi Arabia
| 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. Global reference is the US board in US dollars; the Saudi Arabia figure applies the exchange rate (1 USD = 3.75 SAR) and a local market factor of 0.93.
Dealers quote non-ferrous scrap in riyals per kilogram and ferrous scrap per tonne. The riyal's peg at 3.75 to the dollar makes international comparison simple.
Saudi Arabia scrap price chart (SAR)
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Copper scrap prices by grade in Saudi Arabia
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 SAR.
The scrap market in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia keeps its scrap at home: exports of ferrous and non-ferrous scrap have been restricted to secure feedstock for domestic steel and aluminium producers, so local mills and smelters set the price rather than export markets. Riyadh, Jeddah and the Eastern Province around Dammam and Jubail are the collection hubs.
With the riyal pegged to the US dollar, non-ferrous prices follow LME quotes closely, adjusted for the smaller number of buyers.
- Currency
- Saudi riyal (SAR), pegged to the US dollar
- Price units
- Per kg for non-ferrous, per tonne for ferrous
- Benchmarks
- LME prices in riyals, domestic mill purchase prices
- Main hubs
- Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam and Jubail
- Trade position
- Exports restricted; domestic consumption
The most valuable scrap by weight in Saudi Arabia today: Copper at SAR 44.67 per kg, Brass at SAR 27.22 per kg, Radiator at SAR 25.68 per kg, Wire at SAR 21.61 per kg, Cable at SAR 14.38 per kg.
Selling scrap metal in Saudi Arabia: rules, ID and payment
Scrap dealing is licensed by the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources and scrap exports are restricted, so sales are to licensed domestic buyers. Bring ID and, for vehicles, ownership documents.
Before you sell
- Domestic mills set the ferrous price; there is no export outlet.
- Non-ferrous prices follow the dollar quote via the peg.
- Eastern Province yards near the steel and aluminium plants pay most.
Scrap prices by city in Saudi Arabia
City pages carry local yard prices and directories for the main scrap markets. Pages that are not live yet are shown without a link.
Scrap yards in Saudi Arabia
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 Saudi Arabia 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.
Saudi Arabia scrap price FAQ
What is the scrap copper price per kg in Saudi Arabia today?
As of September 7, 2026, the indicative scrap copper price in Saudi Arabia is SAR 44.67 per kg ($5.81 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 Saudi Arabia today?
Today's indicative non-ferrous prices in Saudi Arabia are Copper SAR 44.67 per kg, Brass SAR 27.22 per kg, Radiator SAR 25.68 per kg, Wire SAR 21.61 per kg, with steel scrap at SAR 1,153 per tonne. The full board above lists all 15 scrap types with the change against the previous close.
How are scrap prices quoted in Saudi Arabia?
Non-ferrous scrap is quoted in SAR per kg and ferrous scrap per tonne. Dealers quote non-ferrous scrap in riyals per kilogram and ferrous scrap per tonne. The riyal's peg at 3.75 to the dollar makes international comparison simple.
Do I need ID to sell scrap metal in Saudi Arabia?
Scrap dealing is licensed by the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources and scrap exports are restricted, so sales are to licensed domestic buyers. Bring ID and, for vehicles, ownership documents.
Which scrap metals pay the most in Saudi Arabia?
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 Saudi Arabia different from US prices?
Metals are priced in US dollars on the world market, but local prices reflect the SAR exchange rate, freight to the nearest mills and smelters, import and export rules and how many buyers compete for material. Export restrictions keep Saudi prices below the US reference despite the dollar peg.
Sources and methodology
Prices on this page start from the global reference board (US dollars per pound or per ton), are multiplied by a Saudi Arabia market factor of 0.93 that reflects local demand, freight and trade rules, and are converted to SAR at 1 USD = 3.75 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
- Bureau of International Recycling (BIR) Middle East reports
- 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.