The current scrap buying price for Kraft / Brown Paper in Houston as of April 7, 2026 is $ 0.11 per kilogram (US Dollar). Prices are refreshed each trading day after LME market open.
What Is Kraft / Brown Paper?
Bags, wrapping paper, kraft board.
Kraft / Brown Paper is classified under Paper & Cardboard Scrap — Clean, dry, sorted. Baled for best pricing. Prices are set by local recycling market conditions and updated daily.
Kraft / Brown Paper Price in Houston Today — April 2026
Today’s indicative scrap yard buying price for Kraft / Brown Paper in Houston:
| Unit | Price (US Dollar) |
|---|---|
| Per kilogram (kg) | $ $ 0.11 |
| Per metric tonne | $ 112 |
| Per troy ounce | $ 3.49 |
These are indicative buying rates — what a scrap yard pays you. Actual prices may vary by yard, quantity, and material condition within Houston.
Kraft / Brown Paper Price in Other Currencies
Today’s Kraft / Brown Paper scrap price across major currencies (per kg):
| Code | Currency | Price / kg |
|---|---|---|
| USD | US Dollar | $ 0.1122 /kg |
| AUD | Australian Dollar | A$ 0.1622 /kg |
| GBP | British Pound | £ 0.0848 /kg |
| EUR | Euro | € 0.0972 /kg |
| CAD | Canadian Dollar | C$ 0.1561 /kg |
| NZD | New Zealand Dollar | NZ$ 0.1964 /kg |
| SGD | Singapore Dollar | S$ 0.1442 /kg |
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What Affects Kraft / Brown Paper Prices in Houston?
- Global commodity markets: Prices are set by local recycling market conditions and updated daily.
- Material condition: Bags, wrapping paper, kraft board. Cleaner, better-graded material attracts higher offers.
- Local supply and demand: Construction, demolition, and manufacturing activity in Houston directly influences what yards are willing to pay.
- Exchange rates: Since base metals are benchmarked in USD, movements in the US Dollar/USD rate affect your local payout.
- Transport costs: Distance to the nearest processing facility affects the net rate offered by Houston yards.
Tips for Selling Kraft / Brown Paper in Houston
- Sort and clean your material before visiting a yard — Bags, wrapping paper, kraft board.
- Get quotes from at least two or three Houston 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 Kraft / Brown Paper 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.