Heavy Copper Scrap Price in the UK
Scrap Yard Price Summary
Current prices are updated on January 23,2026
Average Price
5.68 £/Kg
Highest Price
7.33 £/Kg
Lowest Price
0.12 £/Kg
According to the latest scrap yard rates, the average price of heavy copper scrap in the United Kingdom is 5.68 £/Kg. The South Wales scrap yard reported the lowest price, 0.12 £/Kg, and the Dorset scrap yard reported the highest price, 7.33 £/Kg.
United Kingdom Scrap Yards Prices
| Location | Price/Kg | Price/Ton | Prev Price/Ton | Change/Ton | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire | £6.76/Kg | £6870/Ton | £6850/Ton | 20 | 2026-01-23 |
| Dorset | £7.33/Kg | £7445/Ton | £6545/Ton | 900 | 2026-01-09 |
| Devon | £6.2/Kg | £6300/Ton | £5950/Ton | 350 | 2025-11-14 |
| Leicester | £6.4/Kg | £6500/Ton | £6200/Ton | 300 | 2025-11-14 |
| Middleton | £6.5/Kg | £6600/Ton | £6700/Ton | -100 | 2025-11-14 |
| Wokingham | £6.1/Kg | £6200/Ton | £6600/Ton | -400 | 2025-11-14 |
| Birmingham | £5.71/Kg | £5800/Ton | £5800/Ton | 0 | 2025-04-04 |
| Chertsey | £5.18/Kg | £5265/Ton | £5265/Ton | 0 | 2025-04-04 |
| Chester | £5.71/Kg | £5800/Ton | £5800/Ton | 0 | 2025-04-04 |
| Gosport | £4.92/Kg | £5000/Ton | £5000/Ton | 0 | 2024-08-02 |
| Dagenham | £5.78/Kg | £5870/Ton | £5870/Ton | 0 | 2024-08-01 |
| Kent | £5.41/Kg | £5500/Ton | £6084/Ton | -584 | 2024-08-01 |
| Rainham | £5.78/Kg | £5870/Ton | £5870/Ton | 0 | 2024-08-01 |
| Romford | £5.78/Kg | £5870/Ton | £5870/Ton | 0 | 2024-08-01 |
| Birchington | £5.76/Kg | £5850/Ton | £5850/Ton | 0 | 2024-07-31 |
| London | £4.92/Kg | £5000/Ton | £5000/Ton | 0 | 2024-07-31 |
| West Midlands | £6.05/Kg | £6142/Ton | £5908.5/Ton | 233.5 | 2024-02-20 |
| Fife | £6.91/Kg | £7020/Ton | £7020/Ton | 0 | 2024-02-14 |
| Haslingden | £6.09/Kg | £6191.64/Ton | £6191.64/Ton | 0 | 2024-01-19 |
| Surrey | £6.22/Kg | £6318/Ton | £6318/Ton | 0 | 2023-08-11 |
| South Wales | £0.18/Kg | £187.2/Ton | £187.2/Ton | 0 | 2023-08-01 |
| Cheshire | £5.18/Kg | £5265/Ton | £5265/Ton | 0 | 2023-06-19 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average price for the Heavy Copper Scrap in the UK?
The average price of Heavy Copper Scrap is £5766.72/ton in the UK.
What is the highest price for the Heavy Copper Scrap in the UK?
The highest price of Heavy Copper Scrap is £7445/ton in the UK.
What is the price for 1 kg Heavy Copper Scrap in the UK?
The price for 1kg Heavy Copper Scrap is £5.18 in the UK.
The listed Heavy Copper Scrap prices are collected from recycling centres across the United Kingdom, and the prices are updated weekly. The listed prices serve only as a reference. We recommend contacting scrap yards in your area for the most up-to-date prices.