Updated 17 Oct 2026, 7:09 pm
Scrap rate today in Pakistan per kg
Today's prices for copper (tamba), iron (loha), aluminium, plastic, raddi, gatta and e-waste, from real deals on Scrap Exchange. Copper is around Rs 1,235/kg today.
| Material | Price per kg | vs last month | On Scrap Exchange | Based on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper (tamba) | Rs 1,235/kgRs 1,100 to 1,350 | No earlier rate | Not enough yet | Asking prices (7) |
| Aluminium (silver) | Rs 170/kgRs 170 to 210 | Up 4% | Not enough yet | Completed deals (4) |
| Iron and steel (loha) | Rs 78/kgRs 75 to 95 | Down 11% | Not enough yet | Completed deals (4) |
| Plastic | Rs 32/kgRs 28 to 38 | Down 12% | Not enough yet | Completed deals (4) |
| Paper (Raddi) | Rs 33/kgRs 28 to 35 | No earlier rate | Not enough yet | Asking prices (10) |
| Cardboard (Gatta) | Rs 28/kgRs 22 to 30 | No earlier rate | Not enough yet | Asking prices (11) |
| E-waste (electronic kabar) | Rs 347/kgRs 200 to 320 | Steady | Not enough yet | Completed deals (6) |
| Glass (kanch) | Rs 12/kgRs 18 to 25 | No earlier rate | Not enough yet | Asking prices (7) |
| Rubber and tyres | Rs 22/kgRs 24 to 32 | No earlier rate | Not enough yet | Asking prices (7) |
| Mixed | Rs 55/kgRs 45 to 72 | No earlier rate | Not enough yet | Asking prices (1) |
Updated 17 Oct 2026, 7:09 pm (Pakistan time). Prices in Pakistani rupees per kilogram.
Market rate: the rate our team publishes from named market sources, with the date it was set. Completed deals: the median price per kg in finished Scrap Exchange deals over the last 30 days (shown only with 3 or more deals). Asking prices: the median of current listings. Guide range: a typical range when there is no local data yet. Rates are a guide; the final price is what you and the buyer agree after weighing. How we calculate rates.
By city
Scrap rates in your city
Prices within 30 km of each city centre, from deals and listings nearby.
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By material
Rates and selling tips for each material
- Copper (Tamba) rateCopper is the most valuable common scrap metal. Buyers pay most for clean, bright wire and pipe, and less for burnt, painted or mixed copper.
- Aluminium (Silver) rateIn Pakistan aluminium cookware is often called silver. Clean sections, utensils and cans sell well; parts with iron screws or plastic attached sell for less.
- Iron (Loha) rateIron and steel are the biggest scrap by weight. The rate per kg is low, but heavy items such as old gates, machinery and sheets add up quickly.
- Plastic Scrap rateClean, sorted plastic sells. PET bottles, hard plastic (HDPE) and crates fetch more than mixed or dirty plastic and shopping bags.
- Raddi (Paper) rateRaddi is old newspaper, books, notebooks and office paper. Dry, sorted paper sells best; wet or mixed paper sells for less.
- Gatta (Cardboard) rateCardboard boxes and cartons from moves, shops and deliveries. Flattened, dry cardboard is easy to sell in bulk.
- E-Waste rateOld computers, laptops, phones, circuit boards and UPS units. Their value comes from the metals inside, so complete and sorted items sell best.
- Glass (Kanch) rateGlass bottles and broken glass (cullet) sell by weight at a low rate. Clean, sorted glass in bulk is what buyers want.
- Tyre and Rubber Scrap rateOld tyres and rubber scrap from cars, bikes and trucks. Sold by weight or by piece to recyclers and re-treaders.
Questions
About scrap rates
What is the scrap rate today in Pakistan?
The table above shows today's rate per kg for each material, updated every few minutes. Each row says whether the price comes from completed deals, current asking prices, or a guide range.
Why are scrap rates different in Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad?
Rates follow local demand from mills and recyclers, transport costs to them and how much scrap is available nearby. Cities close to big markets such as Sher Shah in Karachi or Misri Shah in Lahore often see different prices from the rest of the country.
Why do scrap rates change every day?
Metal prices follow international prices (such as copper on the London Metal Exchange), the rupee to dollar rate and local demand. Paper, plastic and glass move more slowly and follow recycling demand.
Is the rate on this page what I will be paid?
It is a guide. The final price depends on the grade, how clean and sorted your scrap is, and the weight on the day. On Scrap Exchange you get offers from several buyers and agree the final price after weighing.
Kabar ka rate aaj kya hai?
Upar di gayi table mein har cheez ka aaj ka rate fi kilo likha hai: tamba, loha, aluminium, plastic, raddi aur gatta. Apne shehar ka rate dekhne ke liye neeche shehar chunein.
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