The current scrap buying price for Copper Pipes & Tubes in Townsville as of April 7, 2026 is A$ 13.42 per kilogram (Australian Dollar). Prices are refreshed each trading day after LME market open.
What Is Copper Pipes & Tubes?
Plumbing-grade copper pipe, clean.
Copper Pipes & Tubes is classified under Non-Ferrous Metals — Non-magnetic metals with high recycling value. This grade is priced at approximately 90% of the LME Copper.
Copper Pipes & Tubes Price in Townsville Today — April 2026
Today’s indicative scrap yard buying price for Copper Pipes & Tubes in Townsville:
| Unit | Price (Australian Dollar) |
|---|---|
| Per kilogram (kg) | A$ A$ 13.42 |
| Per metric tonne | A$ 13,419 |
| Per troy ounce | A$ 417.38 |
These are indicative buying rates — what a scrap yard pays you. Actual prices may vary by yard, quantity, and material condition within Townsville.
Copper Pipes & Tubes Price in Other Currencies
Today’s Copper Pipes & Tubes scrap price across major currencies (per kg):
| Code | Currency | Price / kg |
|---|---|---|
| USD | US Dollar | $ 9.2820 /kg |
| AUD | Australian Dollar | A$ 13.4191 /kg |
| GBP | British Pound | £ 7.0136 /kg |
| EUR | Euro | € 8.0405 /kg |
| CAD | Canadian Dollar | C$ 12.9157 /kg |
| NZD | New Zealand Dollar | NZ$ 16.2444 /kg |
| SGD | Singapore Dollar | S$ 11.9275 /kg |
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What Affects Copper Pipes & Tubes Prices in Townsville?
- Global commodity markets: This grade is priced at approximately 90% of the LME Copper.
- Material condition: Plumbing-grade copper pipe, clean. Cleaner, better-graded material attracts higher offers.
- Local supply and demand: Construction, demolition, and manufacturing activity in Townsville 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 Townsville yards.
Tips for Selling Copper Pipes & Tubes in Townsville
- Sort and clean your material before visiting a yard — Plumbing-grade copper pipe, clean.
- Get quotes from at least two or three Townsville 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 Copper Pipes & Tubes 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.