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 21 September 2026. Tap a material for city-by-city prices.
| Material | Avg Rate | City Range |
|---|---|---|
| AC Compressor | ₹103.67/kg | ₹94.85 – ₹111.44 |
| Aluminum | ₹150.55/kg | ₹135.97 – ₹160.39 |
| Brass | ₹402.72/kg | ₹377.02 – ₹434.88 |
| Car Battery | ₹62.85/kg | ₹59.06 – ₹65.94 |
| Car Body | ₹29.77/kg | ₹28.12 – ₹31.34 |
| Cardboard | ₹7.49/kg | ₹7.07 – ₹8.15 |
| Catalytic Converter | ₹1,181.15/kg | ₹1,108.83 – ₹1,234.35 |
| Copper | ₹591.53/kg | ₹549.92 – ₹626.85 |
| E-Waste | ₹43.26/kg | ₹40.25 – ₹47.30 |
| Inverter Battery | ₹81.83/kg | ₹73.88 – ₹86.84 |
| Iron | ₹37.22/kg | ₹34.61 – ₹39.46 |
| Lead Acid Battery | ₹62.35/kg | ₹59.77 – ₹66.61 |
| Lithium Ion Battery | ₹83.57/kg | ₹79.48 – ₹87.41 |
| Newspaper | ₹12.53/kg | ₹11.78 – ₹13.26 |
| Plastic | ₹13.96/kg | ₹12.91 – ₹14.90 |
| Radiator | ₹198.33/kg | ₹186.19 – ₹216.41 |
| Stainless Steel | ₹128.13/kg | ₹121.54 – ₹135.50 |
| Tin | ₹16.93/kg | ₹15.98 – ₹18.38 |
| Two Wheeler Battery | ₹62.79/kg | ₹58.84 – ₹67.45 |
| UPS Battery | ₹71.34/kg | ₹65.97 – ₹76.54 |