The current scrap buying price for PS (#6) – Polystyrene / EPS Foam in Kawasaki as of April 7, 2026 is ¥ 22.79 per kilogram (Japanese Yen). Prices are refreshed each trading day after LME market open.
What Is PS (#6) – Polystyrene / EPS Foam?
Yoghurt cups, EPS foam packaging; low density.
PS (#6) – Polystyrene / EPS Foam 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.
PS (#6) – Polystyrene / EPS Foam Price in Kawasaki Today — April 2026
Today’s indicative scrap yard buying price for PS (#6) – Polystyrene / EPS Foam in Kawasaki:
| Unit | Price (Japanese Yen) |
|---|---|
| Per kilogram (kg) | ¥ ¥ 22.79 |
| Per metric tonne | ¥ 22,794 |
| Per troy ounce | ¥ 708.98 |
These are indicative buying rates — what a scrap yard pays you. Actual prices may vary by yard, quantity, and material condition within Kawasaki.
PS (#6) – Polystyrene / EPS Foam Price in Other Currencies
Today’s PS (#6) – Polystyrene / EPS Foam 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 |
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What Affects PS (#6) – Polystyrene / EPS Foam Prices in Kawasaki?
- Global commodity markets: Prices are set by local recycling market conditions and updated daily.
- Material condition: Yoghurt cups, EPS foam packaging; low density. Cleaner, better-graded material attracts higher offers.
- Local supply and demand: Construction, demolition, and manufacturing activity in Kawasaki directly influences what yards are willing to pay.
- Exchange rates: Since base metals are benchmarked in USD, movements in the Japanese Yen/USD rate affect your local payout.
- Transport costs: Distance to the nearest processing facility affects the net rate offered by Kawasaki yards.
Tips for Selling PS (#6) – Polystyrene / EPS Foam in Kawasaki
- Sort and clean your material before visiting a yard — Yoghurt cups, EPS foam packaging; low density.
- Get quotes from at least two or three Kawasaki 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 PS (#6) – Polystyrene / EPS Foam 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.
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