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Scrap Zinc Price Trends in Canada

Scrap zinc is trading around $2.04/kg ($0.93/lb) across Canadian yards — up 5.7% over the past 30 days. Updated daily.

Published September 10, 2026

Market Summary

Scrap zinc is trading around $2.04/kg ($0.93/lb) across Canadian yards — up 5.7% over the past 30 days. Updated daily.

Scrap zinc is currently paying about $2.04/kg ($0.93/lb) as an indicative national buying rate across Canadian yards.

Recent movement

Over the past 30 days, scrap zinc is up 5.7%; over 90 days it is up 11.5%, and up 22.2% versus six months ago. The broader trend this quarter has been higher.

Why zinc prices move

Scrap zinc prices track the LME zinc market, adjusted for what yards actually pay after grading, processing and transport. Clean die-cast and galvanized material grade differently; remove steel attachments where you can.

Selling zinc

Sorting and cleaning your zinc before you sell makes a real difference to the offer. Check today's zinc price in your city on the price index, or use the calculator to estimate your payout from weight and grade.

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