Copper Scrap Price Per Kg in UAE 2025: Live Rates, Grades & Where to Sell

Copper is the most valuable common scrap metal in UAE, with prices ranging from AED 18 to AED 35 per kg depending on grade and purity. Understanding the grading system helps sellers maximize returns.

Copper Scrap Grade Pricing (2025)

• Bare Bright Copper (99%+ pure): AED 32-35/kg
• No.1 Copper (clean, uncoated): AED 28-32/kg
• No.2 Copper (soldered, painted): AED 24-28/kg
• Insulated Copper Wire: AED 18-22/kg
• Copper Pipe/Tube: AED 26-30/kg

Where to Sell Copper Scrap in UAE

Dubai Industrial Area has the highest concentration of copper buyers. Sharjah Industrial Areas 1-15 also offer competitive rates. SellAnyScrap.ae provides instant quotes from verified copper buyers across all 7 emirates.

Factors Affecting Copper Prices

• London Metal Exchange (LME) daily spot price
• USD to AED exchange rate fluctuations
• Seasonal construction activity in UAE
• Global copper supply chain disruptions

Common Sources of Copper Scrap

AC units (1-3 kg copper coils), electrical cables, plumbing pipes, transformers, motors, and electronics all contain significant copper content.