Historical Trends & Value Hierarchy
Track daily buying rate fluctuations, historical high/low ranges, and scrap market trends across Madurai and Coimbatore yards. Updated daily from verified transaction records.
Understanding which materials carry the highest value per kilogram helps you separate loads before pickup and maximize your total cash return.
| Rank | Material | Category | Estimated Yard Range | Key Value Factor | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Copper ScrapLevel 1 · Premium Non-Ferrous | Premium Non-Ferrous | ₹720 – ₹810 / kg | High purity wire; 99% copper recovery | |
| #2 | Aluminium ScrapLevel 2 · Light Metal | Light Metal | ₹155 – ₹215 / kg | Clean extrusion free of screws and rubber | |
| #3 | Stainless Steel (SS)Level 3 · High-Alloy | High-Alloy | ₹120 – ₹148 / kg | High nickel SS 304 vs decorative SS 202 | |
| #4 | Battery (Lead-Acid)Level 4 · Battery Lead | Battery Lead | ₹88 – ₹102 / kg | Intact casing with electrolyte | |
| #5 | Iron & Steel (HMS)Level 5 · Ferrous Bulk | Ferrous Bulk | ₹34 – ₹43.50 / kg | Heavy thickness (>6mm) HMS-1 grade | |
| #6 | Tin & Tinplate ScrapLevel 6 · Light Sheet | Light Sheet | ₹24 – ₹34.50 / kg | Clean, dry oil & ghee tins baled | |
| #7 | Plastic Bottles (PET)Level 7 · Rigid Polymer | Rigid Polymer | ₹24 – ₹32 / kg | Clear colourless bottles vs mixed | |
| #8 | Newspaper & PaperLevel 8 · Fibre | Fibre | ₹15 – ₹19 / kg | Dry white newsprint bundles | |
| #9 | Cardboard (Carton)Level 9 · Bulk Packaging | Bulk Packaging | ₹11 – ₹15 / kg | Flattened corrugated dry boxes |
Scrap metal prices fluctuate daily based on international commodity exchanges (LME), domestic demand, currency exchange rates (USD/INR), and local smelter capacity.
Below, track historical price trends for each material section, explore our 9-level scrap value hierarchy from premium non-ferrous metals down to bulk packaging, and see how market shifts affect your yard payout.
Why scrap prices move and when to sell.
Copper and Aluminium track global trade benchmarks like the London Metal Exchange (LME) and domestic spot markets.
Local steel melting furnaces and ingot manufacturers adjust purchase rates based on manufacturing demand in Tamil Nadu and South India.
Festivals (Ayudha Pooja, Diwali) and agricultural harvest seasons trigger increased scrap availability and temporary mill stockpiling.
Our automated rate engine records daily price snapshots into our database every morning, providing transparent historical trends.
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