The current scrap buying price for Cast Iron in Kitchener as of April 7, 2026 is C$ 0.20 per kilogram (Canadian Dollar). Prices are refreshed each trading day after LME market open.
What Is Cast Iron?
Engine blocks, machinery bases, manhole covers.
Cast Iron is classified under Ferrous Metals — Iron-based, magnetic metals. High volume, lower unit value. This grade is priced at approximately 60% of the steel HRC index.
Cast Iron Price in Kitchener Today — April 2026
Today’s indicative scrap yard buying price for Cast Iron in Kitchener:
| Unit | Price (Canadian Dollar) |
|---|---|
| Per kilogram (kg) | C$ C$ 0.20 |
| Per metric tonne | C$ 199 |
| Per troy ounce | C$ 6.18 |
These are indicative buying rates — what a scrap yard pays you. Actual prices may vary by yard, quantity, and material condition within Kitchener.
Cast Iron Price in Other Currencies
Today’s Cast Iron scrap price across major currencies (per kg):
| Code | Currency | Price / kg |
|---|---|---|
| USD | US Dollar | $ 0.1428 /kg |
| AUD | Australian Dollar | A$ 0.2064 /kg |
| GBP | British Pound | £ 0.1079 /kg |
| EUR | Euro | € 0.1237 /kg |
| CAD | Canadian Dollar | C$ 0.1987 /kg |
| NZD | New Zealand Dollar | NZ$ 0.2499 /kg |
| SGD | Singapore Dollar | S$ 0.1835 /kg |
Use our live calculator to convert to any currency or unit instantly.
What Affects Cast Iron Prices in Kitchener?
- Global commodity markets: This grade is priced at approximately 60% of the steel HRC index.
- Material condition: Engine blocks, machinery bases, manhole covers. Cleaner, better-graded material attracts higher offers.
- Local supply and demand: Construction, demolition, and manufacturing activity in Kitchener directly influences what yards are willing to pay.
- Exchange rates: Since base metals are benchmarked in USD, movements in the Canadian Dollar/USD rate affect your local payout.
- Transport costs: Distance to the nearest processing facility affects the net rate offered by Kitchener yards.
Tips for Selling Cast Iron in Kitchener
- Sort and clean your material before visiting a yard — Engine blocks, machinery bases, manhole covers.
- Get quotes from at least two or three Kitchener 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 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.