The current scrap buying price for Wool Scrap / Shoddy in Kuala Lumpur as of April 7, 2026 is RM 2.79 per kilogram (Malaysian Ringgit). Prices are refreshed each trading day after LME market open.
What Is Wool Scrap / Shoddy?
Pure wool; higher value for fibre recovery.
Wool Scrap / Shoddy is classified under Textile Scrap — Fabric waste for recycled fibre, wiping cloths or insulation. Prices are set by local recycling market conditions and updated daily.
Wool Scrap / Shoddy Price in Kuala Lumpur Today — April 2026
Today’s indicative scrap yard buying price for Wool Scrap / Shoddy in Kuala Lumpur:
| Unit | Price (Malaysian Ringgit) |
|---|---|
| Per kilogram (kg) | RM RM 2.79 |
| Per metric tonne | RM 2,794 |
| Per troy ounce | RM 86.91 |
These are indicative buying rates — what a scrap yard pays you. Actual prices may vary by yard, quantity, and material condition within Kuala Lumpur.
Wool Scrap / Shoddy Price in Other Currencies
Today’s Wool Scrap / Shoddy scrap price across major currencies (per kg):
| Code | Currency | Price / kg |
|---|---|---|
| USD | US Dollar | $ 0.6936 /kg |
| AUD | Australian Dollar | A$ 1.0027 /kg |
| GBP | British Pound | £ 0.5241 /kg |
| EUR | Euro | € 0.6008 /kg |
| CAD | Canadian Dollar | C$ 0.9651 /kg |
| NZD | New Zealand Dollar | NZ$ 1.2139 /kg |
| SGD | Singapore Dollar | S$ 0.8913 /kg |
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What Affects Wool Scrap / Shoddy Prices in Kuala Lumpur?
- Global commodity markets: Prices are set by local recycling market conditions and updated daily.
- Material condition: Pure wool; higher value for fibre recovery. Cleaner, better-graded material attracts higher offers.
- Local supply and demand: Construction, demolition, and manufacturing activity in Kuala Lumpur directly influences what yards are willing to pay.
- Exchange rates: Since base metals are benchmarked in USD, movements in the Malaysian Ringgit/USD rate affect your local payout.
- Transport costs: Distance to the nearest processing facility affects the net rate offered by Kuala Lumpur yards.
Tips for Selling Wool Scrap / Shoddy in Kuala Lumpur
- Sort and clean your material before visiting a yard — Pure wool; higher value for fibre recovery.
- Get quotes from at least two or three Kuala Lumpur 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 Wool Scrap / Shoddy 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.