The current scrap buying price for Yellow Brass in United Kingdom as of April 7, 2026 is £ 4.89 per kilogram (British Pound). Prices are refreshed each trading day after LME market open.
What Is Yellow Brass?
Classic brass (65-70% Cu); taps, fittings, shell casings.
Yellow Brass is classified under Non-Ferrous Metals — Non-magnetic metals with high recycling value. This grade is priced at approximately 62% of the LME Copper.
Yellow Brass Price in United Kingdom Today — April 2026
Today’s indicative scrap yard buying price for Yellow Brass in United Kingdom:
| Unit | Price (British Pound) |
|---|---|
| Per kilogram (kg) | £ £ 4.89 |
| Per metric tonne | £ 4,894 |
| Per troy ounce | £ 152.22 |
These are indicative buying rates — what a scrap yard pays you. Actual prices may vary by yard, quantity, and material condition within United Kingdom.
Yellow Brass Price in Other Currencies
Today’s Yellow Brass scrap price across major currencies (per kg):
| Code | Currency | Price / kg |
|---|---|---|
| USD | US Dollar | $ 6.4770 /kg |
| AUD | Australian Dollar | A$ 9.3639 /kg |
| GBP | British Pound | £ 4.8941 /kg |
| EUR | Euro | € 5.6107 /kg |
| CAD | Canadian Dollar | C$ 9.0126 /kg |
| NZD | New Zealand Dollar | NZ$ 11.3354 /kg |
| SGD | Singapore Dollar | S$ 8.3230 /kg |
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What Affects Yellow Brass Prices in United Kingdom?
- Global commodity markets: This grade is priced at approximately 62% of the LME Copper.
- Material condition: Classic brass (65-70% Cu); taps, fittings, shell casings. Cleaner, better-graded material attracts higher offers.
- Local supply and demand: Construction, demolition, and manufacturing activity in United Kingdom directly influences what yards are willing to pay.
- Exchange rates: Since base metals are benchmarked in USD, movements in the British Pound/USD rate affect your local payout.
- Transport costs: Distance to the nearest processing facility affects the net rate offered by United Kingdom yards.
Tips for Selling Yellow Brass in United Kingdom
- Sort and clean your material before visiting a yard — Classic brass (65-70% Cu); taps, fittings, shell casings.
- Get quotes from at least two or three United Kingdom buyers; prices can vary 5–15% between yards.
- Check this page in the morning after LME open to confirm you are working with today’s rate.
- Bring bulk quantities where possible — larger loads typically attract better per-kg rates.
About This Data
The Yellow Brass price shown on this page is sourced from live LME commodity data and real-time exchange rates, refreshed daily at 08:10 London time. Use our Scrap Price Calculator to calculate the value of any quantity in your preferred currency.