Non-Ferrous

Brass Scrap Prices UK

£4.17per kg▲ +5.4%30D
Low £3.80High £4.50

Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc, commonly found in taps, valves, radiator cores, and ornamental items. Its value sits between copper and aluminium.

Brass Price Chart

Up to 90 days
£/kg£3.90£3.97£4.05£4.13£4.20
1 May8 May16 May23 May30 May

Brass Grades

Updated 30 May 2026
GradeAvg Price30D Change
Mixed Brass£4.17▲ +5.4%

Brass News & Guides

For Yards

The EAF Transition: What New Domestic Demand Means for Yards

The shift from blast furnace to Electric Arc Furnace steelmaking will nearly triple UK scrap demand by 2050. Here's what it means for yard operators and how to position for it.

14 Apr 2026 · 6 min read

FOR TRADESPEOPLE

Sell now or hold? What the Iran war means for your copper and aluminium pile

The Iran war pushed scrap copper and aluminium higher. The ceasefire is wobbling. Here's a plain-English guide to whether you should cash in this week or sit tight.

9 Apr 2026 · 6 min read

For Tradespeople

Copper Scrap for Plumbers: Grades, Prices and How to Sort

The plumber's guide to copper scrap grades, current UK prices, and how five minutes of sorting can earn you £700+/tonne more.

4 Apr 2026 · 6 min read

For Tradespeople

The Tradesperson's Guide to Scrap Income

How UK tradespeople can turn everyday job scrap into a reliable second income, what to keep, how to sort, current prices, and what most people miss.

2 Apr 2026 · 8 min read

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