Scrap Rates in West Bengal
Today's average scrap rates and verified dealers across West Bengal. See state-wide prices for iron, copper, brass, aluminum and more below — or pick your city for local rates.
West Bengal is an active scrap-metal market, powered by ship repair and steel production and supported by ongoing construction and vehicle scrappage. With trade concentrated near the Asansol industrial belt, the state sees consistent year-round demand for both ferrous and non-ferrous metal.
Dealers across West Bengal most commonly handle jute-mill machinery parts and steel-mill scrap, alongside everyday categories like iron, copper, brass, aluminium and plastic. Rates here are shaped by the Durgapur–Asansol steel belt and Kolkata-port export pricing, and they shift daily with national commodity prices — the table above shows today's state-wide averages.
Scrap prices vary from city to city within West Bengal, depending on local demand and the nearest industrial hub. For a precise quote, pick your city from the list below to see verified dealers and live per-kilo rates. Comparing two or three dealers before selling typically improves the final price by 5–10%.
Today's Average Scrap Rates in West Bengal
Average price per kg across 47 cities in West Bengal, updated 23 June 2026. Tap a material for city-by-city prices.
| Material | Avg Rate | City Range |
|---|---|---|
| AC Compressor | ₹97.90/kg | ₹93.38 – ₹103.37 |
| Aluminum | ₹152.64/kg | ₹145.21 – ₹160.85 |
| Brass | ₹421.67/kg | ₹401.49 – ₹443.09 |
| Car Battery | ₹64.89/kg | ₹61.72 – ₹67.71 |
| Car Body | ₹25.70/kg | ₹24.54 – ₹26.98 |
| Cardboard | ₹7.77/kg | ₹7.34 – ₹8.21 |
| Catalytic Converter | ₹1,187.20/kg | ₹1,123.56 – ₹1,239.80 |
| Copper | ₹576.99/kg | ₹547.85 – ₹607.70 |
| E-Waste | ₹44.37/kg | ₹41.78 – ₹46.16 |
| Inverter Battery | ₹71.40/kg | ₹66.62 – ₹75.84 |
| Iron | ₹33.25/kg | ₹31.50 – ₹35.10 |
| Lead Acid Battery | ₹66.43/kg | ₹63.06 – ₹69.36 |
| Lithium Ion Battery | ₹89.58/kg | ₹84.86 – ₹93.32 |
| Newspaper | ₹14.06/kg | ₹13.32 – ₹14.62 |
| Plastic | ₹13.36/kg | ₹12.62 – ₹13.97 |
| Radiator | ₹187.08/kg | ₹174.82 – ₹197.73 |
| Stainless Steel | ₹131.34/kg | ₹125.29 – ₹140.74 |
| Tin | ₹17.33/kg | ₹16.41 – ₹18.27 |
| Two Wheeler Battery | ₹60.96/kg | ₹57.58 – ₹63.87 |
| UPS Battery | ₹65.63/kg | ₹62.42 – ₹68.81 |