The current scrap buying price for Nylon (PA) Scrap in Port Elizabeth as of April 10, 2026 is R 5.02 per kilogram (South African Rand). Prices are refreshed each trading day after LME market open.
What Is Nylon (PA) Scrap?
Engineering plastic; cable ties, gears, bearings.
Nylon (PA) Scrap is classified under Plastic Scrap — Sorted by resin type. Clean, uncontaminated bales command higher prices. Prices are set by local recycling market conditions and updated daily.
Nylon (PA) Scrap Price in Port Elizabeth Today — April 2026
🗓️ Last updated: April 10, 2026 — refreshed daily at LME market open (08:10 London time).
Today’s indicative scrap yard buying price for Nylon (PA) Scrap in Port Elizabeth:
| Unit | Price (South African Rand) |
|---|---|
| Per kilogram (kg) | R R 5.02 |
| Per metric tonne | R 5,018 |
| Per troy ounce | R 156.08 |
These are indicative buying rates — what a scrap yard pays you. Actual prices may vary by yard, quantity, and material condition within Port Elizabeth.
Nylon (PA) Scrap Price in Other Currencies
Today’s Nylon (PA) Scrap scrap price across major currencies (per kg):
| Code | Currency | Price / kg |
|---|---|---|
| USD | US Dollar | $ 0.3060 /kg |
| AUD | Australian Dollar | A$ 0.4343 /kg |
| GBP | British Pound | £ 0.2281 /kg |
| EUR | Euro | € 0.2621 /kg |
| CAD | Canadian Dollar | C$ 0.4237 /kg |
| NZD | New Zealand Dollar | NZ$ 0.5252 /kg |
| SGD | Singapore Dollar | S$ 0.3899 /kg |
Use our live calculator to convert to any currency or unit instantly.
What Affects Nylon (PA) Scrap Prices in Port Elizabeth?
- Global commodity markets: Prices are set by local recycling market conditions and updated daily.
- Material condition: Engineering plastic; cable ties, gears, bearings. Cleaner, better-graded material attracts higher offers.
- Local supply and demand: Construction, demolition, and manufacturing activity in Port Elizabeth directly influences what yards are willing to pay.
- Exchange rates: Since base metals are benchmarked in USD, movements in the South African Rand/USD rate affect your local payout.
- Transport costs: Distance to the nearest processing facility affects the net rate offered by Port Elizabeth yards.
Tips for Selling Nylon (PA) Scrap in Port Elizabeth
- Sort and clean your material before visiting a yard — Engineering plastic; cable ties, gears, bearings.
- Get quotes from at least two or three Port Elizabeth 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 Price Data
The Nylon (PA) Scrap price on this page was last updated on April 10, 2026. Prices are sourced from live LME commodity data and real-time currency exchange rates, refreshed automatically every trading day at 08:10 London time (10 minutes after the LME Ring opens). Historical prices are not stored — this page always shows the current buying rate.
Use our Scrap Price Calculator to calculate the exact value of any quantity of Nylon (PA) Scrap in your preferred currency and unit.
