Scrap metal prices per kg in Turkey
| Scrap type | Price (TRY) | Change | Global reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non-ferrous (per kg) | |||
| Copper Scrap | ₺645.55 / kg | ▲ +1.22% | $5.81 / lb |
| Aluminum Scrap | ₺96.67 / kg | ▲ +1.16% | $0.87 / lb |
| Brass Scrap | ₺393.33 / kg | ▲ +1.14% | $3.54 / lb |
| Stainless Steel Scrap | ₺63.33 / kg | ▲ +0.00% | $0.57 / lb |
| Lead Scrap | ₺65.55 / kg | ▲ +0.00% | $0.59 / lb |
| Zinc Scrap | ₺100.00 / kg | ▲ +0.00% | $0.90 / lb |
| Battery Scrap | ₺25.56 / kg | ▲ +0.00% | $0.23 / lb |
| Radiator Scrap | ₺371.11 / kg | ▲ +1.21% | $3.34 / lb |
| Wire Scrap | ₺312.22 / kg | ▲ +1.44% | $2.81 / lb |
| Cable Scrap | ₺207.78 / kg | ▲ +1.08% | $1.87 / lb |
| Electronic Scrap | ₺88.89 / kg | ▲ +1.27% | $0.80 / lb |
| Ferrous and bulk (per tonne) | |||
| Steel Scrap | ₺16,667 / tonne | ▲ +0.00% | $300 / ton |
| Iron Scrap | ₺14,667 / tonne | ▲ +0.00% | $264 / ton |
| Car Scrap | ₺20,000 / tonne | ▲ +0.00% | $360 / ton |
| Cast Iron | ₺16,000 / 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 = 48.46 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)
Daily open, high, low and close for the most traded scrap metals in TRY per kg or per tonne. Scroll to zoom and drag to move along the timeline.
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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 ₺645.55 per kg, Brass at ₺393.33 per kg, Radiator at ₺371.11 per kg, Wire at ₺312.22 per kg, Cable at ₺207.78 per kg.
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 September 7, 2026, the indicative scrap copper price in Turkey is ₺645.55 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 Turkey today?
Today's indicative non-ferrous prices in Turkey are Copper ₺645.55 per kg, Brass ₺393.33 per kg, Radiator ₺371.11 per kg, Wire ₺312.22 per kg, with steel scrap at ₺16,667 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 = 48.46 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.