Live Scrap Rates in Port Blair

Market Insight

Today, the Iron scrap price in Port Blair is ₹36.18/kg.

Today Price Index

AC Compressor₹95.04
Aluminum₹145.22
Brass₹426.56
Car Battery₹64.19
Car Body₹26.42
Cardboard₹7.94
Catalytic Converter₹1169.03
Copper₹620.58
E-Waste₹43.32
Iron₹36.18
Newspaper₹14.21
Plastic₹11.94
Radiator₹178.33
Stainless Steel₹124.10
Tin₹17.75

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About the Scrap Market in Port Blair

Port Blair, the capital of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, has a unique island scrap market driven by naval operations, fishing, and tourism infrastructure. The Indian Navy's base, commercial shipping, and the city's growing tourism sector generate marine, construction, and institutional scrap. The island's isolation creates distinct scrap economics with high transportation costs to mainland markets.

Marine-grade steel from ship repair, naval equipment scrap, and fishing vessel components are the distinctive materials. Construction steel, copper from electrical infrastructure, and aluminum from marine equipment are also traded. Port Blair's prices are highly variable — mainland transportation costs make ferrous scrap less viable, but non-ferrous metals maintain better value.

Scrap trading is concentrated around Aberdeen Bazar and the port area. Cash is standard. Due to island isolation, only high-value non-ferrous metals are economically viable for mainland transport. Most ferrous scrap is recycled locally.

Frequently Asked Questions — Port Blair Scrap Market

What is today's scrap rate in Port Blair?

Today's scrap rates in Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar are listed in the price index above. Iron scrap is currently at ₹36.18/kg, Copper at ₹620.58/kg, and Aluminum at ₹145.22/kg. These rates are updated daily based on market conditions.

How do I sell scrap in Port Blair?

To sell scrap in Port Blair, check the current rates above, then contact a verified dealer from our directory. Most dealers offer doorstep pickup for quantities above 10-20 kg. Sort your scrap by material type (metal, paper, plastic) for better rates. Ensure you get digital weighing and agree on the per-kg rate before handing over your material.

Which scrap material is most valuable in Port Blair?

Copper is the most valuable common scrap metal in Port Blair, trading at ₹550-750/kg depending on grade. This is followed by brass, stainless steel, aluminum (₹100-170/kg), and iron (₹24-36/kg). Even paper and plastic (₹8-16/kg) have meaningful value when sold in bulk.

Do scrap dealers in Port Blair offer doorstep pickup?

Yes, most verified scrap dealers in Port Blair offer free doorstep pickup for scrap above a minimum quantity (usually 10-20 kg). Some dealers may charge a small pickup fee for very small quantities. Contact the dealers listed in our directory above for their specific pickup policies and minimum requirements.

When is the best time to sell scrap in Port Blair?

Scrap metal prices in Port Blair typically peak during October to March (construction season) and dip during the off-season months. If you can store your scrap safely, timing your sale to the peak season can earn you 10-20% more. Check scraprates.in daily to track price trends in Port Blair.

Disclaimer: All scrap prices displayed on this page are indicative market rates provided for informational purposes only. Actual transaction prices in Port Blair may vary based on material quality, quantity, and individual dealer policies. ScrapRates.in does not guarantee any specific price from any dealer. We recommend contacting multiple dealers and comparing quotes before making a selling decision.

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