The current scrap buying price for Wool Scrap / Shoddy in Hobart as of April 10, 2026 is A$ 0.94 per kilogram (Australian Dollar). Prices are refreshed each trading day after LME market open.
What Is Wool Scrap / Shoddy?
Pure wool; higher value for fibre recovery.
Wool Scrap / Shoddy is classified under Textile Scrap — Fabric waste for recycled fibre, wiping cloths or insulation. Prices are set by local recycling market conditions and updated daily.
Wool Scrap / Shoddy Price in Hobart Today — April 2026
🗓️ Last updated: April 10, 2026 — refreshed daily at LME market open (08:10 London time).
Today’s indicative scrap yard buying price for Wool Scrap / Shoddy in Hobart:
| Unit | Price (Australian Dollar) |
|---|---|
| Per kilogram (kg) | A$ A$ 0.94 |
| Per metric tonne | A$ 941 |
| Per troy ounce | A$ 29.27 |
These are indicative buying rates — what a scrap yard pays you. Actual prices may vary by yard, quantity, and material condition within Hobart.
Wool Scrap / Shoddy Price in Other Currencies
Today’s Wool Scrap / Shoddy scrap price across major currencies (per kg):
| Code | Currency | Price / kg |
|---|---|---|
| USD | US Dollar | $ 0.6630 /kg |
| AUD | Australian Dollar | A$ 0.9411 /kg |
| GBP | British Pound | £ 0.4942 /kg |
| EUR | Euro | € 0.5678 /kg |
| CAD | Canadian Dollar | C$ 0.9181 /kg |
| NZD | New Zealand Dollar | NZ$ 1.1379 /kg |
| SGD | Singapore Dollar | S$ 0.8447 /kg |
Use our live calculator to convert to any currency or unit instantly.
What Affects Wool Scrap / Shoddy Prices in Hobart?
- Global commodity markets: Prices are set by local recycling market conditions and updated daily.
- Material condition: Pure wool; higher value for fibre recovery. Cleaner, better-graded material attracts higher offers.
- Local supply and demand: Construction, demolition, and manufacturing activity in Hobart 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 Hobart yards.
Tips for Selling Wool Scrap / Shoddy in Hobart
- Sort and clean your material before visiting a yard — Pure wool; higher value for fibre recovery.
- Get quotes from at least two or three Hobart 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 Wool Scrap / Shoddy price on this page was last updated on April 10, 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 Wool Scrap / Shoddy in your preferred currency and unit.
