The current scrap buying price for Cast Aluminium in Rio de Janeiro as of April 10, 2026 is R$ 9.11 per kilogram (Brazilian Real). Prices are refreshed each trading day after LME market open.
What Is Cast Aluminium?
Engine blocks, gearbox housings, cast wheels.
Cast Aluminium is classified under Non-Ferrous Metals — Non-magnetic metals with high recycling value. This grade is priced at approximately 78% of the LME Aluminium.
Cast Aluminium Price in Rio de Janeiro 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 Cast Aluminium in Rio de Janeiro:
| Unit | Price (Brazilian Real) |
|---|---|
| Per kilogram (kg) | R$ R$ 9.11 |
| Per metric tonne | R$ 9,108 |
| Per troy ounce | R$ 283.30 |
These are indicative buying rates — what a scrap yard pays you. Actual prices may vary by yard, quantity, and material condition within Rio de Janeiro.
Cast Aluminium Price in Other Currencies
Today’s Cast Aluminium scrap price across major currencies (per kg):
| Code | Currency | Price / kg |
|---|---|---|
| USD | US Dollar | $ 1.7850 /kg |
| AUD | Australian Dollar | A$ 2.5336 /kg |
| GBP | British Pound | £ 1.3305 /kg |
| EUR | Euro | € 1.5287 /kg |
| CAD | Canadian Dollar | C$ 2.4718 /kg |
| NZD | New Zealand Dollar | NZ$ 3.0635 /kg |
| SGD | Singapore Dollar | S$ 2.2743 /kg |
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What Affects Cast Aluminium Prices in Rio de Janeiro?
- Global commodity markets: This grade is priced at approximately 78% of the LME Aluminium.
- Material condition: Engine blocks, gearbox housings, cast wheels. Cleaner, better-graded material attracts higher offers.
- Local supply and demand: Construction, demolition, and manufacturing activity in Rio de Janeiro directly influences what yards are willing to pay.
- Exchange rates: Since base metals are benchmarked in USD, movements in the Brazilian Real/USD rate affect your local payout.
- Transport costs: Distance to the nearest processing facility affects the net rate offered by Rio de Janeiro yards.
Tips for Selling Cast Aluminium in Rio de Janeiro
- Sort and clean your material before visiting a yard — Engine blocks, gearbox housings, cast wheels.
- Get quotes from at least two or three Rio de Janeiro 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 Cast Aluminium 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 Cast Aluminium in your preferred currency and unit.
