The current scrap buying price for #1 Copper in Germany as of April 7, 2026 is € 8.17 per kilogram (Euro). Prices are refreshed each trading day after LME market open.
What Is #1 Copper?
Clean, unalloyed; includes pipe, bus bar, clippings.
#1 Copper is classified under Non-Ferrous Metals — Non-magnetic metals with high recycling value. This grade is priced at approximately 92% of the LME Copper.
#1 Copper Price in Germany Today — April 2026
Today’s indicative scrap yard buying price for #1 Copper in Germany:
| Unit | Price (Euro) |
|---|---|
| Per kilogram (kg) | € € 8.17 |
| Per metric tonne | € 8,173 |
| Per troy ounce | € 254.21 |
These are indicative buying rates — what a scrap yard pays you. Actual prices may vary by yard, quantity, and material condition within Germany.
#1 Copper Price in Other Currencies
Today’s #1 Copper scrap price across major currencies (per kg):
| Code | Currency | Price / kg |
|---|---|---|
| USD | US Dollar | $ 9.4350 /kg |
| AUD | Australian Dollar | A$ 13.6403 /kg |
| GBP | British Pound | £ 7.1292 /kg |
| EUR | Euro | € 8.1730 /kg |
| CAD | Canadian Dollar | C$ 13.1286 /kg |
| NZD | New Zealand Dollar | NZ$ 16.5122 /kg |
| SGD | Singapore Dollar | S$ 12.1241 /kg |
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What Affects #1 Copper Prices in Germany?
- Global commodity markets: This grade is priced at approximately 92% of the LME Copper.
- Material condition: Clean, unalloyed; includes pipe, bus bar, clippings. Cleaner, better-graded material attracts higher offers.
- Local supply and demand: Construction, demolition, and manufacturing activity in Germany directly influences what yards are willing to pay.
- Exchange rates: Since base metals are benchmarked in USD, movements in the Euro/USD rate affect your local payout.
- Transport costs: Distance to the nearest processing facility affects the net rate offered by Germany yards.
Tips for Selling #1 Copper in Germany
- Sort and clean your material before visiting a yard — Clean, unalloyed; includes pipe, bus bar, clippings.
- Get quotes from at least two or three Germany 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 #1 Copper 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.