The current scrap buying price for Cast Iron Pipes in Rio de Janeiro as of April 7, 2026 is R$ 0.63 per kilogram (Brazilian Real). Prices are refreshed each trading day after LME market open.
What Is Cast Iron Pipes?
Old drainage and sewer cast iron pipe.
Cast Iron Pipes is classified under Ferrous Metals — Iron-based, magnetic metals. High volume, lower unit value. This grade is priced at approximately 55% of the steel HRC index.
Cast Iron Pipes Price in Rio de Janeiro Today — April 2026
Today’s indicative scrap yard buying price for Cast Iron Pipes in Rio de Janeiro:
| Unit | Price (Brazilian Real) |
|---|---|
| Per kilogram (kg) | R$ R$ 0.63 |
| Per metric tonne | R$ 630 |
| Per troy ounce | R$ 19.61 |
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 Iron Pipes Price in Other Currencies
Today’s Cast Iron Pipes scrap price across major currencies (per kg):
| Code | Currency | Price / kg |
|---|---|---|
| USD | US Dollar | $ 0.1224 /kg |
| AUD | Australian Dollar | A$ 0.1770 /kg |
| GBP | British Pound | £ 0.0925 /kg |
| EUR | Euro | € 0.1060 /kg |
| CAD | Canadian Dollar | C$ 0.1703 /kg |
| NZD | New Zealand Dollar | NZ$ 0.2142 /kg |
| SGD | Singapore Dollar | S$ 0.1573 /kg |
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What Affects Cast Iron Pipes Prices in Rio de Janeiro?
- Global commodity markets: This grade is priced at approximately 55% of the steel HRC index.
- Material condition: Old drainage and sewer cast iron pipe. 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 Iron Pipes in Rio de Janeiro
- Sort and clean your material before visiting a yard — Old drainage and sewer cast iron pipe.
- 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 Data
The Cast Iron Pipes 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.