Live Scrap Rates in Salem
Market Insight
Today, the Iron scrap price in Salem is ₹40.40/kg.
Today Price Index
| AC Compressor | ₹102.03 |
| Aluminum | ₹159.50 |
| Brass | ₹462.80 |
| Car Battery | ₹70.59 |
| Car Body | ₹29.08 |
| Cardboard | ₹8.65 |
| Catalytic Converter | ₹1253.36 |
| Copper | ₹661.53 |
| E-Waste | ₹48.66 |
| Iron | ₹40.40 |
| Newspaper | ₹15.71 |
| Plastic | ₹13.15 |
| Radiator | ₹194.19 |
| Stainless Steel | ₹132.18 |
| Tin | ₹18.90 |
Verified Buyers in Salem
Salem Steel Scrap
Steel Plant Road, Salem, Tamil Nadu 636013
SALEM OLD SCARP BUYER SRI BALANAGAMMAL TRADERS
75 A, 1, Periyar St, Anna Colony, Salem, Tamil Nadu 636001, India
SALEM OLD SCRAP BUYERS AtoZ TRADERS
94/1, DD Rd, opp. Gethalaya Theater, near Old Bus Stand Road, Sendarapatti, Salem, Tamil Nadu 636001, India
Scrap Dealer DKS Traders
Sangam complex, 83, DD Rd, Sendarapatti, Gugai, Salem, Tamil Nadu 636001, India
Anandan Old Scrap Iron Shop
420, R.P.S.Nagar, Alagapuram Periyaputhur, Salem, Tamil Nadu 636016, India
Mani Traders
C T O Colony, 04, Balaji St, Alagapuram Periyaputhur, Salem, Tamil Nadu 636004, India
AGK Scrab Deler
Budder street, Thiruvakavundanur, Salem, Tamil Nadu 636005, India
Aravind Traders
Maraga Bandhu Street, 94L, Govindha Gounder Thottam, Peramanur, Salem, Tamil Nadu 636007, India
SALEM Scrap Shop
Adivaram Rd, Kannankurichi, Salem, Tamil Nadu 636008, India
Vadivel traders
M564+Q9V, Rajaram Nagar, Sankar Nagar, Salem, Tamil Nadu 636007, India
Sree Venkateswara Traders
near okinawa motors, Kathayammal Nagar, Salem, Tamil Nadu 636002, India
Mani traders (branch 2)
Thirunavukarasu Street, Salem, Tamil Nadu 636004, India
Mahalakshmi Scrap Recycling
6-4/1, Saminaickenpatti, Bangalore Highways Karuppur, near TVS, Anai Goundampatty, Salem, Tamil Nadu 636011, India
Sri veeramathi amman scrap shop
N Mettur St, Sandaipet, Kondalampatti, Salem, Tamil Nadu 636010, India
Sri Ganesh traders
Chairman Ramalingam Rd, Salem, Tamil Nadu 636001, India
PALANISAMY OLD IRON SHOP
Pension Line Rd, Shastri Nagar, Annadhanapatti, Salem, Tamil Nadu 636002, India
SS MOTORS
Chennai High ways, to, Erumapalayam Rd, selanaiyaken Patti, Seelanaickenpatti, Salem, Tamil Nadu 636201, India
Mari Metal Mart
69, Subramaniam St, Anna Colony, I Agraharam, Salem, Tamil Nadu 636001, India
Sai Madhura Metals
Chennai bypass road, service road, opp. kumarigiri temple, Salem, Tamil Nadu 636015, India
Usha Metal's
182/2, East Coast Rd, Kitchipalayam, Salem, Tamil Nadu 636015, India
Vadivelu traders
M564+Q9V, Rajaram Nagar, Sankar Nagar, Salem, Tamil Nadu 636007, India
Old waste computer scrap buyer
123, SBI, Rajaji Rd, opp. peramanur, Seerangapalayam, Salem, Tamil Nadu 636007, India
Sree Angalaparameshwari Waste Paper Store
DVDL complex, Near St.Joshep Met.High.Sec.School, Palaniappa Nagar, Thiruvakavundanur, Salem, Tamil Nadu 636005, India
Ayesha Steel Agencies
3/20, Near King Steel, Bypass Road, Seelanaickenpatti, Salem, Tamil Nadu 636201, India
Shree Arunachalaa Steels
Rathinasamypuram, Arisipalayam, Salem, Tamil Nadu 636009, India
Jaibhuwanesvari Metals
25-1, Devendrapuram, I Agraharam, Salem, Tamil Nadu 636001, India
Cherry City Metals
3155 Kanz Ct NE, Salem, OR 97301, USA
KRISHNA METALS
9, Subramaniam Street, Kallanguthu St, Anna Colony, Salem, Tamil Nadu 636001, India
Sri
5/551, Valluvar Nagar 1st St, Valluvar Nagar, Annathanapatti, Salem, Tamil Nadu 636002, India
Thirumalai Steel Trader
38/4B, behind London ortho hospital, Rathinasamypuram, Arisipalayam, Salem, Tamil Nadu 636009, India
AKR Vilas
92, 93, Fort Main Rd, Shevapet, Salem, Tamil Nadu 636002, India
sri neelakanda metal mart
12, Kannara St, Shevapet, Salem, Tamil Nadu 636002, India
About the Scrap Market in Salem
Salem, one of Tamil Nadu's key industrial cities, is known for its steel industry and stainless steel production clusters. The city houses numerous re-rolling mills, induction furnaces, and steel trading firms along the Salem-Chennai highway corridor. This heavy metal industry base creates strong year-round demand for ferrous scrap, making Salem one of the top scrap consuming cities in South India.
Steel and iron scrap are Salem's primary traded materials, driven by the city's concentration of steel mills and foundries. HMS (Heavy Melting Scrap) and shredded scrap command premium rates here. Copper and aluminum scrap from the nearby Mettur dam industrial area and Attur engineering clusters also see active trading. Salem's ferrous scrap prices often exceed Chennai rates by 3-5% due to direct mill demand and lower transportation costs for sellers.
Key scrap dealing areas in Salem include Suramangalam, Ammapet, and the steel market zone near Omalur Road. Sellers with bulk ferrous scrap (100 kg+) should contact mill agents directly for the best rates. Most dealers weigh scrap on electronic scales at their yard — always accompany your material for transparent weighing. Payment is usually immediate for household sellers, while industrial transactions are settled within a week.
Frequently Asked Questions — Salem Scrap Market
What is today's scrap rate in Salem?
Today's scrap rates in Salem, Tamil Nadu are listed in the price index above. Iron scrap is currently at ₹40.40/kg, Copper at ₹661.53/kg, and Aluminum at ₹159.50/kg. These rates are updated daily based on market conditions.
How do I sell scrap in Salem?
To sell scrap in Salem, 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 Salem?
Copper is the most valuable common scrap metal in Salem, 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 Salem offer doorstep pickup?
Yes, most verified scrap dealers in Salem 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 Salem?
Scrap metal prices in Salem 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 Salem.
Disclaimer: All scrap prices displayed on this page are indicative market rates provided for informational purposes only. Actual transaction prices in Salem 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.
Explore Scrap Rates by Material in Salem
AC Compressor
₹102.03/kg
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Aluminum
₹159.50/kg
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Brass
₹462.80/kg
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Car Battery
₹70.59/kg
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Car Body
₹29.08/kg
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Cardboard
₹8.65/kg
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Catalytic Converter
₹1253.36/kg
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Copper
₹661.53/kg
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E-Waste
₹48.66/kg
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Iron
₹40.40/kg
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Newspaper
₹15.71/kg
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Plastic
₹13.15/kg
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Radiator
₹194.19/kg
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Stainless Steel
₹132.18/kg
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Tin
₹18.90/kg
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