Scrap Brass Price Trends in Canada
Scrap brass is trading around $5.10/kg ($2.31/lb) across Canadian yards — down 6.9% over the past 30 days. Updated daily.
Market Summary
Scrap brass is trading around $5.10/kg ($2.31/lb) across Canadian yards — down 6.9% over the past 30 days. Updated daily.
Scrap brass is currently paying about $5.10/kg ($2.31/lb) as an indicative national buying rate across Canadian yards.
Recent movement
Over the past 30 days, scrap brass is down 6.9%; over 90 days it is down 2.9%, and up 3.4% versus six months ago. The broader trend this quarter has been softer.
Why brass prices move
Scrap brass prices track the LME brass market, adjusted for what yards actually pay after grading, processing and transport. Red brass pays more than yellow brass for its higher copper content, so keep the two grades separate.
Selling brass
Sorting and cleaning your brass before you sell makes a real difference to the offer. Check today's brass price in your city on the price index, or use the calculator to estimate your payout from weight and grade.
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