The current scrap buying price for Zinc Dross / Skimmings in Brasília as of April 7, 2026 is R$ 8.14 per kilogram (Brazilian Real). Prices are refreshed each trading day after LME market open.
What Is Zinc Dross / Skimmings?
Hot-dip galvanising dross; 60-80% Zn content.
Zinc Dross / Skimmings is classified under Industrial & Foundry Scrap — By-products from manufacturing and metallurgical processes. This grade is priced at approximately 55% of the LME Zinc.
Zinc Dross / Skimmings Price in Brasília Today — April 2026
Today’s indicative scrap yard buying price for Zinc Dross / Skimmings in Brasília:
| Unit | Price (Brazilian Real) |
|---|---|
| Per kilogram (kg) | R$ R$ 8.14 |
| Per metric tonne | R$ 8,142 |
| Per troy ounce | R$ 253.23 |
These are indicative buying rates — what a scrap yard pays you. Actual prices may vary by yard, quantity, and material condition within Brasília.
Zinc Dross / Skimmings Price in Other Currencies
Today’s Zinc Dross / Skimmings scrap price across major currencies (per kg):
| Code | Currency | Price / kg |
|---|---|---|
| USD | US Dollar | $ 1.5810 /kg |
| AUD | Australian Dollar | A$ 2.2857 /kg |
| GBP | British Pound | £ 1.1946 /kg |
| EUR | Euro | € 1.3695 /kg |
| CAD | Canadian Dollar | C$ 2.1999 /kg |
| NZD | New Zealand Dollar | NZ$ 2.7669 /kg |
| SGD | Singapore Dollar | S$ 2.0316 /kg |
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What Affects Zinc Dross / Skimmings Prices in Brasília?
- Global commodity markets: This grade is priced at approximately 55% of the LME Zinc.
- Material condition: Hot-dip galvanising dross; 60-80% Zn content. Cleaner, better-graded material attracts higher offers.
- Local supply and demand: Construction, demolition, and manufacturing activity in Brasília 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 Brasília yards.
Tips for Selling Zinc Dross / Skimmings in Brasília
- Sort and clean your material before visiting a yard — Hot-dip galvanising dross; 60-80% Zn content.
- Get quotes from at least two or three Brasília 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 Zinc Dross / Skimmings 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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