Brass Scrap Rate Today

Brass scrap is a high-value non-ferrous scrap metal in India, second only to copper among common metals. It comes mainly from plumbing fittings, valves, taps, and old machinery parts. Jamnagar in Gujarat is famous as India's brass-manufacturing hub, which keeps brass scrap trade very active there. This page explains grades, uses, and pricing. For daily numbers, see today's metal rates.

What is the brass scrap rate in India today?

The brass scrap rate in India today is shown in the rate table on this page, quoted in rupees per kilogram for Yellow Brass grade. Prices are revised daily and vary by city based on local manufacturing demand and supply. Brass usually trades below copper but well above aluminium, iron, and steel because of its copper content.

The table gives indicative dealer rates for standard Yellow Brass material. Your selling price depends on purity, cleanliness, and lot size. Jamnagar and nearby Gujarat cities often see the most active brass buying because of the large brass industry there.

What grades of brass scrap are traded in India?

Indian dealers trade brass scrap in the following common categories. Yellow Brass is the standard grade quoted on price lists.

Yellow Brass with good colour and no iron attachments gets the best price. Brass turnings sell at a lower rate because they need extra processing. Keeping brass separate from copper and steel scrap avoids price loss.

What is brass scrap used for?

Recycled brass is melted and cast into new products. It is mainly used to make plumbing fittings, valves, taps, and sanitary hardware. Brass resists rust and machines easily, so it is popular for precision parts. Much of India's brass industry is concentrated in Jamnagar, Gujarat — the famous brass-manufacturing hub — where recycled brass feeds thousands of small and medium units.

• Plumbing fittings — taps, couplings, and connectors use recycled brass.
• Valves — water and gas valves are made from brass.
• Sanitary hardware — bathroom fittings use brass for looks and life.
• Decorative items — lamps, idols, and craft items use brass.

Which Indian cities have the most brass scrap trading?

Brass scrap trading is strongest in Jamnagar, Rajkot, Delhi, and Mumbai. Jamnagar's brass units buy scrap constantly, which keeps local rates competitive. Delhi and Mumbai have large plumbing and hardware markets that generate steady scrap supply. Compare prices: brass scrap rate in Ahmedabad, brass scrap rate in Delhi, and brass scrap rate in Mumbai.

How do brass scrap rates change in India?

Brass scrap rates are updated daily and follow copper and zinc prices, since brass is an alloy of the two. Strong demand from the plumbing and sanitary industries supports rates, while slow construction periods can cool them. Watch past trends on the rate history page, and estimate your lot value with the scrap value calculator.