Scrap Aluminum Price Trends in Canada
Scrap aluminum is trading around $1.71/kg ($0.78/lb) across Canadian yards — little changed over the past 30 days. Updated daily.
Market Summary
Scrap aluminum is trading around $1.71/kg ($0.78/lb) across Canadian yards — little changed over the past 30 days. Updated daily.
Scrap aluminum is currently paying about $1.71/kg ($0.78/lb) as an indicative national buying rate across Canadian yards.
Recent movement
Over the past 30 days, scrap aluminum is little changed; over 90 days it is down 6.6%, and down 1.7% versus six months ago. The broader trend this quarter has been softer.
Why aluminum prices move
Scrap aluminum prices track the LME aluminum market, adjusted for what yards actually pay after grading, processing and transport. Clean extruded and cast aluminum pay more than mixed or painted material; separate cast from extruded before you sell.
Selling aluminum
Sorting and cleaning your aluminum before you sell makes a real difference to the offer. Check today's aluminum price in your city on the price index, or use the calculator to estimate your payout from weight and grade.
Today's national average for all metals.
Estimate what your haul is worth right now.
More Market Analysis
Catalytic Converter Prices: Platinum, Palladium and Rhodium Update
Platinum group metal prices have softened from their peaks. Here's what that means for your catalytic converter's value.
How the Canadian Dollar Affects Scrap Metal Prices
The CAD/USD exchange rate has a direct impact on what Canadian yards can pay. Here's the mechanism explained simply.
Scrap Copper Price Trends in Canada
Scrap copper is trading around $8.58/kg ($3.89/lb) across Canadian yards — little changed over the past 30 days. Updated daily.