Heavy Copper Scrap Price in the UK

Scrap Yard Price Summary

Current prices are updated on May 29,2026

Average Price

5.93 £/Kg

Highest Price

7.87 £/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 5.93 £/Kg. The South Wales scrap yard reported the lowest price, 0.12 £/Kg, and the Middleton scrap yard reported the highest price, 7.87 £/Kg.

United Kingdom Scrap Yards Prices

LocationPrice/KgPrice/TonPrev Price/TonChange/TonPrice Date
Berkshire£7.34/Kg£7460/Ton£7460/Ton02026-05-29
Devon£7.68/Kg£7800/Ton£7700/Ton1002026-05-29
Dorset£7.56/Kg£7685/Ton£7685/Ton02026-05-29
Leicester£7.28/Kg£7400/Ton£7400/Ton02026-05-29
Middleton£7.87/Kg£8000/Ton£8000/Ton02026-05-29
Wokingham£7.22/Kg£7340/Ton£7340/Ton02026-05-29
Birmingham £5.71/Kg£5800/Ton£5800/Ton02025-04-04
Chertsey£5.18/Kg£5265/Ton£5265/Ton02025-04-04
Chester£5.71/Kg£5800/Ton£5800/Ton02025-04-04
Gosport £4.92/Kg£5000/Ton£5000/Ton02024-08-02
Dagenham£5.78/Kg£5870/Ton£5870/Ton02024-08-01
Kent£5.41/Kg£5500/Ton£6084/Ton-5842024-08-01
Rainham£5.78/Kg£5870/Ton£5870/Ton02024-08-01
Romford£5.78/Kg£5870/Ton£5870/Ton02024-08-01
Birchington£5.76/Kg£5850/Ton£5850/Ton02024-07-31
London £4.92/Kg£5000/Ton£5000/Ton02024-07-31
West Midlands£6.05/Kg£6142/Ton£5908.5/Ton233.52024-02-20
Fife£6.91/Kg£7020/Ton£7020/Ton02024-02-14
Haslingden £6.09/Kg£6191.64/Ton£6191.64/Ton02024-01-19
Surrey£6.22/Kg£6318/Ton£6318/Ton02023-08-11
South Wales£0.18/Kg£187.2/Ton£187.2/Ton02023-08-01
Cheshire£5.18/Kg£5265/Ton£5265/Ton02023-06-19

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average price for the Heavy Copper Scrap in the UK?

The average price of Heavy Copper Scrap is £6028.11/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 £8000/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.