The current scrap buying price for Whitegoods / Appliance Scrap in Kobe as of April 7, 2026 is ¥ 21.17 per kilogram (Japanese Yen). Prices are refreshed each trading day after LME market open.
What Is Whitegoods / Appliance Scrap?
Washing machines, fridges, dryers (mixed steel).
Whitegoods / Appliance Scrap is classified under Ferrous Metals — Iron-based, magnetic metals. High volume, lower unit value. This grade is priced at approximately 65% of the steel HRC index.
Whitegoods / Appliance Scrap Price in Kobe Today — April 2026
Today’s indicative scrap yard buying price for Whitegoods / Appliance Scrap in Kobe:
| Unit | Price (Japanese Yen) |
|---|---|
| Per kilogram (kg) | ¥ ¥ 21.17 |
| Per metric tonne | ¥ 21,166 |
| Per troy ounce | ¥ 658.34 |
These are indicative buying rates — what a scrap yard pays you. Actual prices may vary by yard, quantity, and material condition within Kobe.
Whitegoods / Appliance Scrap Price in Other Currencies
Today’s Whitegoods / Appliance Scrap scrap price across major currencies (per kg):
| Code | Currency | Price / kg |
|---|---|---|
| USD | US Dollar | $ 0.1326 /kg |
| AUD | Australian Dollar | A$ 0.1917 /kg |
| GBP | British Pound | £ 0.1002 /kg |
| EUR | Euro | € 0.1149 /kg |
| CAD | Canadian Dollar | C$ 0.1845 /kg |
| NZD | New Zealand Dollar | NZ$ 0.2321 /kg |
| SGD | Singapore Dollar | S$ 0.1704 /kg |
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What Affects Whitegoods / Appliance Scrap Prices in Kobe?
- Global commodity markets: This grade is priced at approximately 65% of the steel HRC index.
- Material condition: Washing machines, fridges, dryers (mixed steel). Cleaner, better-graded material attracts higher offers.
- Local supply and demand: Construction, demolition, and manufacturing activity in Kobe 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 Kobe yards.
Tips for Selling Whitegoods / Appliance Scrap in Kobe
- Sort and clean your material before visiting a yard — Washing machines, fridges, dryers (mixed steel).
- Get quotes from at least two or three Kobe 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 Whitegoods / Appliance Scrap 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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