Live Scrap Rates in Salem
Today's prices across 20 scrap materials · Updated 20 May 2026 · 3+ verified buyers
Market Insight
Salem scrap rates today — Brass ₹441.95/kg, Copper ₹661.20/kg, Iron ₹38.93/kg, Aluminum ₹160.34/kg. Compare with neighbouring cities and request live quotes from 3+ verified scrap buyers below.
Today Price Index
| AC Compressor | ₹103.11 |
| Aluminum | ₹160.34 |
| Brass | ₹441.95 |
| Car Battery | ₹70.05 |
| Car Body | ₹29.28 |
| Cardboard | ₹8.59 |
| Catalytic Converter | ₹1235.20 |
| Copper | ₹661.20 |
| E-Waste | ₹46.53 |
| Inverter Battery | ₹71.83 |
| Iron | ₹38.93 |
| Lead Acid Battery | ₹73.77 |
| Lithium Ion Battery | ₹93.58 |
| Newspaper | ₹15.88 |
| Plastic | ₹13.46 |
| Radiator | ₹186.77 |
| Stainless Steel | ₹139.35 |
| Tin | ₹18.87 |
| Two Wheeler Battery | ₹65.93 |
| UPS Battery | ₹67.17 |
Verified Buyers in Salem
Jaihind Metal Stores
263/110, Navalar Nedunchezhiyan Salai, Shevapet, Salem, Tamil Nadu 636002, India
Mari Metal Mart
69, Subramaniam St, Anna Colony, I Agraharam, Salem, Tamil Nadu 636001, 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 ₹38.93/kg, Copper at ₹661.20/kg, and Aluminum at ₹160.34/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.
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Explore Scrap Rates by Material in Salem
AC Compressor
₹103.11/kg
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Aluminum
₹160.34/kg
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Brass
₹441.95/kg
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Car Battery
₹70.05/kg
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Car Body
₹29.28/kg
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Cardboard
₹8.59/kg
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Catalytic Converter
₹1235.20/kg
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Copper
₹661.20/kg
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E-Waste
₹46.53/kg
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Inverter Battery
₹71.83/kg
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Iron
₹38.93/kg
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Lead Acid Battery
₹73.77/kg
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Lithium Ion Battery
₹93.58/kg
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Newspaper
₹15.88/kg
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Plastic
₹13.46/kg
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Radiator
₹186.77/kg
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Stainless Steel
₹139.35/kg
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Tin
₹18.87/kg
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Two Wheeler Battery
₹65.93/kg
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UPS Battery
₹67.17/kg
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