Limpopo Scrap Metal Prices - South Africa

Selling Scrap in Limpopo

Limpopo province is known for it's natural beauty. With a population of around 5 million there is still plenty of opportunity to make money buying and selling scrap metal. Our team has found some great scrap yards around Limpopo, which is great sign of a healthy scrap industry.

Whether you are new to the scrap metal industry or a veteran it is important to understand the laws that govern the buying and selling of scrap metal in South Africa. Strict laws have been put in place over the past 10 years in an attempt to combat the rise in scrap metal theft. Each region will have its own local laws and customs. To find out more about these we highly recommend that you visit your local scrap yard and speak to the staff. They will be able to give you insider knowledge and help you stay within the law.

If you are not sure about how to source material we have a few suggestions that should help you get started. Understand that not all scrap metals are equal, it is always best to find scrap that has a higher price. Scrap copper and scrap aluminium have some the highest value and are both common. Often available in old wiring, tools, kitchen supplies and building materials. If you have some money to invest you could also buy scrap gold for a less then the scrap values and sell it for a small profit. For the most up to date scrap metal prices in Limpopo scroll down.

Scrap Metal Prices per Kilogram

MetalPrice Per Kilo
AluminiumR45.52
Aluminium AlloyR43.99
CopperR175.49
BrassR132.06
LeadR35.91
NickelR265.97
TinR593.64
ZincR47.75
Steel ScrapR6.16
Steel RebarR9.50

Last Updated On 2025-07-07

Scrap Aluminium Prices per Kilogram

MetalPrice Per Kilo
Aluminium 1100R31.41
Aluminium 3003R31.41
Aluminium 356 Wheels (clean)R31.41
Aluminium 356 Wheels (dirty)R22.30
Aluminium 5052 ScrapR42.33
Aluminium 6061 ExtrusionsR27.77
Aluminium 6063 ExtrusionsR36.87
Aluminium 6063 Extrusions/FeR26.86
Aluminium/Cu RadiatorsR73.74
Aluminium/Cu/Fe RadiatorsR68.28
Aluminium RadiatorsR17.75
Aluminium/Fe RadiatorsR13.20
TransformersR7.74
Breakage 50% RecoveryR10.01
Chrome WheelsR29.59
E.C. WireR48.71
Litho SheetsR31.41
Mixed Turnings R18.21
MLC ClipsR30.95
Aluminium Old CastR30.04
Aluminium Old SheetR29.59
Painted SidingR29.13
UBCR30.95
Zorba 90% NFR29.59
Aluminium Cans (clean)R22.76
Aluminium Cans (dirty)R11.38

Scrap Brass Prices per Kilogram

MetalPrice Per Kilo
Red BrassR89.83
Yellow BrassR84.55
Brass RodR82.54
Brass Hair WireR88.57
Brass PipeR80.53
Brass RadiatorsR68.45
Brass ShellsR76.10
Brass TurningsR77.71
BronzeR92.60
Bronze TurningsR48.31
Dirty BrassR40.26
Dirty Brass RadiatorsR40.26
Plumbers BrassR80.53
Semi-Red BrassR81.73

Scrap Copper Prices per Kilogram

MetalPrice Per Kilo
#1 Bare Bright Copper WireR153.76
#1 Copper TubingR143.50
#1 Flashing CopperR143.51
#2 Copper TubingR135.31
#2/3 Mix CopperR131.21
#3 Copper with TarR123.00
#3 Roofing CopperR127.11
Dirty Roofing CopperR118.91
Electric Motors - CopperR106.61
Enameled CopperR120.96
Insulated Copper WireR123.01
Lead Coated CopperR103.74
Silver Plated CopperR131.21
Tin Coated CopperR114.81
Tin Insulated Copper WireR114.81

Scrap Lead Prices per Kilogram

MetalPrice Per Kilo
Lead BatteriesR7.45
Lead ShotR16.94
Lead Wheel WeightsR10.84
Solid LeadR22.70
Soft LeadR23.38

Scrap Zinc Prices per Kilogram

MetalPrice Per Kilo
New Zinc Die CastR29.63
Old Zinc Die CastR25.51

Scrap Gold Prices

MetalPrice per GramPrice per Troy Ounce
9ct GoldR682.55R21,229.62
14ct GoldR1,064.76R33,117.64
18ct GoldR1,365.07R42,458.50
22ct GoldR1,667.21R51,856.17
24ct GoldR1,819.92R56,605.85

In the table above you'll find today's scrap gold price for the different purities of gold. Scrap gold prices (as well as scrap prices for other precious metals) are usually set in troy ounces.
One troy ounce (Oz) is equal to around 31.1 grams.

Scrap Prices for other Precious Metals

MetalPrice per GramPrice per Troy Ounce
PalladiumR466.79R14,518.92
PlatinumR571.74R17,783.06
SilverR15.74R489.50

Above are today's scrap prices for silver, palladium and platinum.

Scrap Prices for Steel per Kilogram

MetalPrice Per Kilo
#1 BundleR3.39
#1 BushelingR3.51
#1 HMSR2.53
HMS 80/20R2.09
Sheet MetalR1.97
Shredded Auto ScrapR2.65
Structural SteelR2.50

Scrap Prices for Stainless Steel per Kilogram

MetalPrice Per Kilo
201 SSR10.23
301 SSR15.29
304 SS SolidR21.89
304 SS TurningR18.89
309 SSR28.48
310 SSR43.17
316 SS SolidR28.48
330 SSR70.45

Above are today's prices for stainless steel. Stainless steel is very much in demand currently due to it's use in construction.

Scrap Prices for other Ferrous Metals per Kilogram

MetalPrice Per Kilo
Scrap #1 PreparedR2.70
Scrap #2 PreparedR2.99
Scrap #1 UnpreparedR2.09
Scrap #2 UnpreparedR2.25
Scrap Auto Slabs WholeR2.40
Scrap Cast IronR3.60
Scrap DishwashersR2.40
Scrap DryersR2.40
Scrap Oversize TorchR3.30
Scrap RebarR7.20
Scrap Washing MachinesR2.40
Scrap Water HeatersR2.40

Scrap Electronics Prices per Kilogram

ElectronicsPrice Per Kilo
Scrap Back PanelsContact local scrap yard
Scrap Cellphones
Scrap Computer Wire
Scrap CPU Chips
Scrap CRT Monitors
Scrap Empty PC Servers
Scrap Graphics Cards
Scrap Hard DrivesContact local scrap yard
Scrap Hard Drive Boards
Scrap Laptops
Scrap LCD Monitors
Scrap Low Grade Boards
Scrap Mainframes
Scrap Memory
Scrap Mice
Scrap MotherboardsContact local scrap yard
Scrap Non-Green PC Boards
Scrap PC Boards
Scrap PC Tower
Scrap Power Supplies
Scrap Printers/Fax Machines
Scrap Servers
Scrap Speakers
Scrap Telecom EquipmentContact local scrap yard