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Scrap Rate in Pakistan Today – Loha, Copper & Metal Prices

Misri Shah Lahore, Shershah Karachi & Gujranwala Metal Exchange Benchmark
Heavy Loha Scrap (HMS 1)
Rs. 181 – 192 / KG
40 KG: Rs. 7,240 – 7,680
Copper Wire Scrap (تانبا)
Rs. 2,600 – 2,800 / KG
Super Pure Armature Grade
Brass / Pital Scrap (پیتل)
Rs. 181 – 192 / KG
Taps & Utensils Grade
Aluminum Scrap (سلور)
Rs. 540 – 630 / KG
Section & Casting Alloy
Market Quick Summary: Today’s wholesale Heavy Iron Scrap (HMS-1 Loha) rate in Pakistan is Rs. 181 to Rs. 192 per KG (Rs. 7,240 to Rs. 7,680 per 40 KG Maund), while pure Copper Wire (تانبا) trades between Rs. 2,600 and Rs. 2,800 per KG. Yellow Brass (پیتل) sells at Rs. 1,620 to Rs. 1,780 per KG, Aluminum Scrap at Rs. 540 to Rs. 630 per KG, and drained lead-acid battery scrap at Rs. 320 to Rs. 355 per KG.
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The scrap and recycling industry in Pakistan is a vital economic engine supplying raw materials to re-rolling steel mills, copper smelting furnaces, and manufacturing plants. Scrap rates change daily based on international London Metal Exchange (LME) spot indices, domestic construction steel (saria) demand, energy costs, and regional supply inflows from Gadani Ship Breaking Yard, Misri Shah Lahore, and Shershah Karachi. Below is the comprehensive daily benchmark rate list for all major ferrous and non-ferrous metals.

1. Iron & Steel Scrap Rates in Pakistan (لوہا سکریپ ریٹ)

Iron scrap (ferrous metal) is procured heavily by induction furnaces and steel mills to manufacture construction rebar (Grade-60 saria). The rates depend directly on metal thickness, rusting levels, and melting yield:

Iron Scrap CategoryPer KG Rate40 KG (من) Rate
Heavy Melting Scrap (HMS 1 – موٹا لوہا)Rs. 181 – 192Rs. 6,960 – 7,360
Heavy Melting Scrap (HMS 2 – مکس لوہا)Rs. 172 – 182Rs. 6,600 – 6,960
Tukra & Sheet Cutting (پترا اور چادر سکریپ)Rs. 159 – 172Rs. 6,080 – 6,560
Casting Iron / Phulaad (مشینری کا ڈھلا ہوا لوہا)Rs. 168 – 178Rs. 6,720 – 7,120
Gadani Ship Plate Scrap (گڈانی جہاز پلیٹ)Rs. 182 – 192Rs. 7,280 – 7,680
Re-Rolling Scrap (سریا ٹکڑا / سلیب کٹنگ)Rs. 195 – 215Rs. 7,800 – 8,600

2. Non-Ferrous Metal Scrap: Copper, Brass & Aluminum (تانبا، پیتل اور سلور)

Non-ferrous metals are significantly more valuable than iron due to their industrial conductivity and corrosion resistance. Rates are benchmarked against international dollar movements and purity grade:

Metal Category & Purity GradePer KG Rate (روپے)
Copper Wire Scrap (سپر تار / آرمریچر کا خالص تانبا)
Bright clean copper wire, electric motor armature, 99% pure conductivity copper.
 Rs. 2,600 – 2,800
Grade A Pure
Mixed Copper Scrap (مکس تانبا اور پائپ سکریپ)
AC copper pipe cutting, geyser elements, household burnt wiring.
 Rs. 2,350 – 2,530
Standard Mix
Brass / Pital Scrap (پیتل کباڑ – نلکے اور برتن)
Sanitary water taps, valves, decorative items, and yellow brass machinery parts.
 Rs. 181 – 192
Yellow Brass
Aluminum Window Section (سلور ایلومینیم ونڈو سیکشن)
6063 architectural extrusion profile, clean anodized framing.
 Rs. 580 – 650
Section Profile
Aluminum Utensil & Cast Alloy (برتن اور کاسٹنگ سلور)
Old cooking pots (degh / pateela), car engine rims, motor casting blocks.
 Rs. 520 – 580
Alloy / Cast
Lead Metal Scrap (سکہ کباڑ)
Heavy lead blocks, cable sheathing, plumbing lead pipes.
 Rs. 330 – 370
Pure Lead

3. Battery, Gatta, Plastic & Electronic Scrap Rates

In addition to raw metal scrap, Pakistan’s recycling ecosystem actively processes lead-acid batteries, cardboard packaging, plastic polymers, and electronic waste:

Recycling CategoryMarket Buying Rate
Car & UPS Old Battery Scrap (پرانی بیٹری کا سکریپ)
Dead lead-acid batteries purchased by battery recycling plants.
 Rs. 181 – 192 / KG
Dry Plate Weight
Cardboard / Gatta Scrap (گتہ اور کارٹن کا ریٹ)
Corrugated boxes & OCC cartons. View detailed city & mill rates in our Gatta Scrap Rate Guide.
 Rs. 40 – 50 / KG
OCC Clean Boxes
Plastic Scrap (پلاسٹک اور پیٹ بوتل سکریپ)
Clean PET bottles, flakes & dana. See complete grade list in our Plastic Scrap Price in Pakistan.
 Rs. 140 – 155 / KG
Clean PET Bottles
E-Waste & Computer Scrap (کمپیوٹر ہارڈویئر کباڑ)
Motherboards, gold RAM, dead laptops & HDDs. Check live specs in our Computer Scrap Rates Guide.
 Rs. 3,800 – 5,200 / KG
Motherboard / PCB

How Induction Furnaces & Wholesale Kabari Mandis Grade Scrap in Pakistan

If you are liquidating factory machinery, construction steel cut-offs, or household metal scrap, knowing how wholesale buyers at Misri Shah (Lahore), Shershah (Karachi), and Gondlanwala Road (Gujranwala) classify material prevents unfair weight deductions (Katt):

  • HMS-1 vs. HMS-2 vs. Toka/Patra Iron: Induction furnaces pay top rupee for Heavy Melting Steel (HMS-1)—solid iron plates, girders, angles, and machinery shafts at least 6mm (1/4 inch) thick that melt with minimal slag loss (~90% recovery). Thin rusted tin cans, roof sheets, and paint buckets (Patra / Toka scrap) oxidize heavily inside the furnace crucible, losing 20% to 25% of their weight as slag, which is why dealers buy thin sheet metal Rs. 20 to Rs. 30 per kg cheaper than heavy loha.
  • Copper Wire Stripping vs. Burning (Jalai ki Katt): Never burn PVC insulation off copper electrical cables in an open fire. Black soot and oxide scale formed during burning classify the wire as Jala Hua Taamba (No. 2 Burnt Copper), costing you Rs. 200 to Rs. 280 per kg in purity deductions compared to bright, mechanically stripped armature or cable copper (Chheela Hua Super Taamba).
  • Old Lead-Acid UPS & Car Battery Valuation (Per Plate vs. Drained Weight): Neighbourhood scrap buyers purchase dead batteries by counting plates (e.g., 9-plate, 15-plate, 21-plate, or 27-plate tubular/flat batteries), whereas wholesale smelting plants buy by drained dry weight (Rs. 320–355/kg). A standard 150Ah–180Ah tall tubular solar/UPS battery weighs 42 to 48 kg when drained of acid, fetching Rs. 13,500 to Rs. 16,500 in cash or trade-in value against a new battery.

What Factors Influence Daily Scrap Rates in Pakistan?

Understanding metal market dynamics helps scrap dealers, contractors, and demolition engineers maximize their return when selling bulk materials:

  • Steel Rebar (Saria) Pricing Correlation: Iron scrap prices mirror finished construction rebar. If fresh Grade-60 saria rises due to coal or electricity hikes, re-rolling mills increase their buying rate for HMS-1 and HMS-2 scrap to maintain production lines. Check our daily Today Steel Rate in Pakistan benchmark.
  • PKR-USD Exchange Rate Parity: Non-ferrous metals like copper, brass, and aluminum are internationally traded commodities. Any currency depreciation of the Pakistani Rupee raises local scrap prices proportionally.
  • Gadani Ship Dismantling Inflow: The arrival and beaching of large cargo ships and oil tankers at Gadani Ship Breaking Yard in Balochistan floods Karachi and Punjab re-rolling mills with heavy steel plate scrap, stabilizing domestic iron prices.
  • Sorting & Purity Quality: Unsorted, rusted, or dirty scrap with sand or moisture is purchased at heavy deduction (katt / کٹ). Clean, segregated copper wiring and stripped aluminum section command the absolute peak market rates.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the price of 1 KG iron (loha) scrap in Pakistan today?

Today, heavy iron scrap (HMS-1) trades between Rs. 172 and Rs. 184 per KG in major markets like Lahore and Karachi. Lighter sheet cutting and tukra scrap sell between Rs. 152 and Rs. 164 per KG.

What is the current copper (taamba) scrap rate per KG?

Pure armature copper wire scrap (Grade A) trades between Rs. 2,650 and Rs. 2,850 per KG. Mixed copper scrap and unstripped household wiring sell between Rs. 2,400 and Rs. 2,580 per KG.

How much is brass (peetal) scrap per KG?

Brass scrap (peetal), primarily obtained from sanitary water taps, valves, and decorative hardware, currently sells between Rs. 1,620 and Rs. 1,780 per KG.

What is the scrap value of an old dead car or UPS battery?

Old lead-acid batteries are sold based on dry plate weight at Rs. 320 to Rs. 355 per KG. Alternatively, scrap dealers purchase complete automotive batteries at approximately Rs. 85 to Rs. 110 per Ampere-hour (Ah).

Where are Pakistan’s largest wholesale scrap markets located?

The two largest central wholesale scrap and metal trading hubs in Pakistan are Misri Shah in Lahore and Shershah in Karachi. Gujranwala is also a primary center for brass and aluminum smelting scrap.

Why do scrap prices vary between cities?

Freight transportation costs, distance from major steel re-rolling centers (Lahore, Karachi, Gujranwala), and local foundry demand cause prices to vary by Rs. 4 to Rs. 8 per KG across different regions.

Conclusion

The scrap metal market in Pakistan remains highly active with daily price adjustments governed by steel mill procurement, global LME metals, and industrial recycling needs. With heavy iron scrap trading near Rs. 172 to Rs. 184 per KG and pure copper wire exceeding Rs. 2,750 per KG, scrap sellers and traders should properly grade and segregate metals before visiting wholesale mandis to secure peak market value. Bookmark this page for daily verified scrap prices across Lahore, Karachi, and all industrial cities.

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