Brass scrap (copper-zinc alloy) from plumbing, fittings, and industrial applications.
Last updated: November 10, 2026
Derived: Yellow brass (61% Cu / 35% Zn) at contained-metal value, less a 15% processing margin
MetalsPlace's derived brass scrap figure is 7,625.12 USD/MT as of 10 November 2026. It is calculated, not quoted: yellow brass (61% Cu / 35% Zn) at contained-metal value, less a 15% processing margin. That is down 4.58% since 11 Oct 2026.
| Price | 7,625.12 USD/MT |
|---|---|
| As of | 10 November 2026 |
| Type of figure | Derived figure, calculated from live prices |
| What it measures | Yellow brass (61% Cu / 35% Zn) at contained-metal value, less a 15% processing margin |
| Source | Calculated by MetalsPlace from live LME prices (formula above) |
| Change since 11 Oct 2026 | -4.58% |
| Unit | USD/MT (US dollars per metric tonne) |
Indicative only, not a contract price. How MetalsPlace sources its prices
Brass is a copper-zinc alloy, usually 60–70% copper, so brass scrap prices move with copper on the LME with a discount for the zinc and any lead. Common sources are plumbing fittings, valves, keys, radiators and spent shell casings. Clean, sorted brass is readily remelted into new brass with little refining.
Compare Brass Scrap prices by country: 🇦🇺 Australia, 🇺🇸 United States, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇫🇷 France, 🇮🇹 Italy.
Less than bare-bright copper, because yellow brass is only about 60% copper and the zinc is worth far less. The figure on this page values yellow brass at its contained copper and zinc at live LME prices, less a 15% processing margin. Red brass, with more copper, is worth more.
Steel screws, plastic and rubber seals must be removed before remelting. Buyers either pay a lower 'dirty' price or deduct the weight of attachments, so stripping brass before sale raises its value.
| Date | Price | Daily Change |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | 7,625.12 | +0.22% |
| Nov 9, 2026 | 7,608.26 | +1.29% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 7,511.61 | — |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 7,511.61 | +0.32% |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 7,487.60 | -2.60% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 7,687.38 | +0.73% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 7,631.35 | -1.09% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 7,715.30 | -1.24% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 7,812.26 | +0.24% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 7,793.28 | +0.02% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 7,792.01 | -1.06% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 7,875.53 | -1.61% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 8,004.27 | +0.27% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 7,982.36 | +1.77% |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 7,843.53 | +0.98% |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 7,767.05 | -0.14% |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 7,777.83 | — |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 7,777.45 | +0.83% |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 7,713.72 | -0.83% |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 7,778.42 | -1.20% |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 7,872.86 | +0.50% |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 7,833.44 | -0.57% |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 7,878.54 | +0.58% |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 7,833.24 | -1.53% |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 7,954.66 | +1.55% |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 7,833.63 | -2.48% |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 8,032.85 | — |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 8,032.31 | +0.18% |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 8,018.19 | +0.34% |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 7,991.36 | — |
Prices are indicative and updated daily. Not for use as binding contract prices.