The current scrap buying price for Mixed / Dirty Brass in São Paulo as of April 7, 2026 is R$ 29.68 per kilogram (Brazilian Real). Prices are refreshed each trading day after LME market open.
What Is Mixed / Dirty Brass?
Unsorted or contaminated brass.
Mixed / Dirty Brass is classified under Non-Ferrous Metals — Non-magnetic metals with high recycling value. This grade is priced at approximately 55% of the LME Copper.
Mixed / Dirty Brass Price in São Paulo Today — April 2026
Today’s indicative scrap yard buying price for Mixed / Dirty Brass in São Paulo:
| Unit | Price (Brazilian Real) |
|---|---|
| Per kilogram (kg) | R$ R$ 29.68 |
| Per metric tonne | R$ 29,678 |
| Per troy ounce | R$ 923.08 |
These are indicative buying rates — what a scrap yard pays you. Actual prices may vary by yard, quantity, and material condition within São Paulo.
Mixed / Dirty Brass Price in Other Currencies
Today’s Mixed / Dirty Brass scrap price across major currencies (per kg):
| Code | Currency | Price / kg |
|---|---|---|
| USD | US Dollar | $ 5.7630 /kg |
| AUD | Australian Dollar | A$ 8.3317 /kg |
| GBP | British Pound | £ 4.3546 /kg |
| EUR | Euro | € 4.9922 /kg |
| CAD | Canadian Dollar | C$ 8.0191 /kg |
| NZD | New Zealand Dollar | NZ$ 10.0858 /kg |
| SGD | Singapore Dollar | S$ 7.4055 /kg |
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What Affects Mixed / Dirty Brass Prices in São Paulo?
- Global commodity markets: This grade is priced at approximately 55% of the LME Copper.
- Material condition: Unsorted or contaminated brass. Cleaner, better-graded material attracts higher offers.
- Local supply and demand: Construction, demolition, and manufacturing activity in São Paulo 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 São Paulo yards.
Tips for Selling Mixed / Dirty Brass in São Paulo
- Sort and clean your material before visiting a yard — Unsorted or contaminated brass.
- Get quotes from at least two or three São Paulo 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 Mixed / Dirty Brass 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.