The current scrap buying price for #2 Copper in Sydney as of April 28, 2026 is A$ 12.65 per kilogram (Australian Dollar). Prices are refreshed each trading day after LME market open.
What Is #2 Copper?
Slightly oxidised/painted; mixed grades acceptable.
#2 Copper is classified under Non-Ferrous Metals — Non-magnetic metals with high recycling value. This grade is priced at approximately 82% of the LME Copper.
#2 Copper Price in Sydney Today — April 2026
🗓️ Last updated: April 28, 2026 — refreshed daily at LME market open (08:10 London time).
Today’s indicative scrap yard buying price for #2 Copper in Sydney:
| Unit | Price (Australian Dollar) |
|---|---|
| Per kilogram (kg) | A$ A$ 12.65 |
| Per metric tonne | A$ 12,653 |
| Per troy ounce | A$ 393.56 |
These are indicative buying rates — what a scrap yard pays you. Actual prices may vary by yard, quantity, and material condition within Sydney.
#2 Copper Price in Other Currencies
Today’s #2 Copper scrap price across major currencies (per kg):
| Code | Currency | Price / kg |
|---|---|---|
| USD | US Dollar | $ 9.0372 /kg |
| AUD | Australian Dollar | A$ 12.6531 /kg |
| GBP | British Pound | £ 6.6895 /kg |
| EUR | Euro | € 7.7199 /kg |
| CAD | Canadian Dollar | C$ 12.3598 /kg |
| NZD | New Zealand Dollar | NZ$ 15.3926 /kg |
| SGD | Singapore Dollar | S$ 11.5396 /kg |
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What Affects #2 Copper Prices in Sydney?
- Global commodity markets: This grade is priced at approximately 82% of the LME Copper.
- Material condition: Slightly oxidised/painted; mixed grades acceptable. Cleaner, better-graded material attracts higher offers.
- Local supply and demand: Construction, demolition, and manufacturing activity in Sydney directly influences what yards are willing to pay.
- Exchange rates: Since base metals are benchmarked in USD, movements in the Australian Dollar/USD rate affect your local payout.
- Transport costs: Distance to the nearest processing facility affects the net rate offered by Sydney yards.
Tips for Selling #2 Copper in Sydney
- Sort and clean your material before visiting a yard — Slightly oxidised/painted; mixed grades acceptable.
- Get quotes from at least two or three Sydney 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 Price Data
The #2 Copper price on this page was last updated on April 28, 2026. Prices are sourced from live LME commodity data and real-time currency exchange rates, refreshed automatically every trading day at 08:10 London time (10 minutes after the LME Ring opens). Historical prices are not stored — this page always shows the current buying rate.
Use our Scrap Price Calculator to calculate the exact value of any quantity of #2 Copper in your preferred currency and unit.