The United Kingdom has one of Europe's most mature scrap metal recycling industries, driven by centuries of industrial activity. The UK is a net exporter of ferrous and non-ferrous scrap, with major trading flows to Turkey, India, and Europe.
The UK scrap industry is served by major processors including EMR (European Metal Recycling), Sims Metal, and CF Booth. Ferrous scrap is the dominant material, followed by copper, aluminium, and stainless steel. UK prices are typically quoted in GBP/tonne (ex-works or delivered).
UK ferrous scrap is primarily exported CFR Turkey and CFR India. The British Metals Recycling Association (BMRA) is the main industry body. Post-Brexit, some changes to trade flows have occurred but the UK remains tightly integrated with European and global scrap markets.
View current indicative prices: HMS Scrap, Steel Scrap, Copper Scrap, Aluminium Scrap and more on the MetalsPlace Price Guide.
MetalsPlace connects scrap yards, metal dealers, and recyclers in United Kingdom directly with verified international buyers and sellers. Post your available material or purchasing requirements — and reach buyers and sellers across Europe, Asia, and North America. No subscription. No commission. Listings go live immediately after review.
Post what you have — grade, weight, location — and receive enquiries from qualified buyers overseas and locally.
Post a listingPost a "Wanted" listing with your grade and volume requirements to attract global sellers to your buying desk.
Post wantedAccess daily indicative prices for 33 metals including your top traded grades in United Kingdom's key categories.
View pricesEach page shows live listings and indicative prices for that metal in United Kingdom. See the United Kingdom price guide for a full market overview and metal price table.
UK scrap sellers deal with local merchants, registered scrap dealers, or export directly. The Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013 requires all UK scrap dealers to be licensed. Cash purchases of scrap metal are prohibited under UK law — all transactions must be made by bank transfer or cheque.
Post a free listing to reach verified buyers and sellers worldwide. No subscription. No commission. Just direct B2B connections.
Post a free listing to reach verified buyers and sellers across Europe and worldwide.
MetalsPlace connects buyers and sellers globally. All prices are indicative. Verify with dealers for commercial transactions.