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 48 cities in West Bengal, updated 7 August 2026. Tap a material for city-by-city prices.
| Material | Avg Rate | City Range |
|---|---|---|
| AC Compressor | ₹98.85/kg | ₹92.08 – ₹104.36 |
| Aluminum | ₹152.96/kg | ₹142.34 – ₹160.96 |
| Brass | ₹403.32/kg | ₹384.74 – ₹430.39 |
| Car Battery | ₹62.96/kg | ₹58.98 – ₹66.33 |
| Car Body | ₹28.21/kg | ₹26.79 – ₹29.95 |
| Cardboard | ₹7.55/kg | ₹7.18 – ₹8.08 |
| Catalytic Converter | ₹1,246.37/kg | ₹1,164.17 – ₹1,303.82 |
| Copper | ₹617.35/kg | ₹575.70 – ₹652.24 |
| E-Waste | ₹42.89/kg | ₹40.50 – ₹45.73 |
| Inverter Battery | ₹76.69/kg | ₹70.52 – ₹81.50 |
| Iron | ₹32.07/kg | ₹29.77 – ₹34.46 |
| Lead Acid Battery | ₹63.28/kg | ₹60.52 – ₹66.78 |
| Lithium Ion Battery | ₹85.61/kg | ₹81.12 – ₹88.91 |
| Newspaper | ₹12.87/kg | ₹12.06 – ₹13.64 |
| Plastic | ₹13.85/kg | ₹12.96 – ₹14.53 |
| Radiator | ₹186.12/kg | ₹175.23 – ₹199.28 |
| Stainless Steel | ₹129.87/kg | ₹122.77 – ₹138.97 |
| Tin | ₹16.99/kg | ₹16.15 – ₹18.10 |
| Two Wheeler Battery | ₹64.23/kg | ₹60.36 – ₹67.92 |
| UPS Battery | ₹67.71/kg | ₹64.05 – ₹71.48 |