Get current copper scrap prices in UAE. We buy all grades of copper including bare bright wire, #2 copper, and insulated cables at competitive rates.
Copper is one of the most valuable scrap metals, widely used in electrical applications, plumbing, and industrial machinery. Understanding current copper scrap prices helps you maximize your returns.
| Copper Grade | Price (AED/kg) | Description |
|---|---|---|
| #1 Bare Bright | 20.00 - 26.00 | Clean, unalloyed wire, 99.9% pure |
| #1 Copper (Clean) | 18.00 - 24.00 | Clean tubing, pipe, plate |
| #2 Copper | 16.00 - 22.00 | Light oxidation, minimal paint |
| Insulated Wire | 8.00 - 18.00 | Price varies by recovery rate |
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Understanding copper grading terminology helps sellers communicate effectively with buyers and set realistic price expectations. The scrap copper industry uses standardized grades established by the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI), though regional variations exist in how these grades are applied in UAE markets.
#1 Bare Bright Copper (ISRI Code: Barley) represents the highest grade, consisting of clean, unalloyed copper wire with minimum 99.9% purity. The wire must be free from insulation, oil, grease, paint, solder, or any other contamination. Bare bright commands the highest prices precisely because it requires minimal processing before melting. In Dubai markets, #1 bare bright typically trades at the full LME copper price minus a small margin.
#2 Copper (ISRI Code: Candy) allows for light oxidation and minor surface contamination but prohibits internal foreign material. #2 copper includes clean copper tubing, copper pipe, and solid copper materials that may have surface oxidation or thin paint coatings. The presence of soldered connections or fittings typically downgrades material to #2. This grade also includes uncontaminated copper turnings and borings.
Berry/Candy - Mixed Copper refers to miscellaneous unalloyed copper pieces that may include soldered fittings, paint, or oxidation, but excludes composited materials. This grade serves as a catch-all for copper that doesn't meet #1 specifications but remains free from severe contamination.
Copper scrap prices in UAE vary between emirates based on local demand, transportation logistics, and concentration of buyers. Dubai's position as a major trading hub means copper prices there typically align closely with international benchmarks. Abu Dhabi prices may run slightly higher due to greater transportation costs from other emirates, while northern emirates like Sharjah and Ajman often show modest discounts reflecting smaller market volumes and fewer competing buyers.
Shipping routes from Jebel Ali port influence copper availability and pricing by connecting UAE markets to global copper flows. When Asian demand intensifies, particularly from Chinese smelters, copper scrap flows eastward, sometimes tightening supply in local markets. Conversely, strong European industrial demand can pull material across alternative trade routes. These international connections mean Dubai copper prices can shift rapidly in response to global events, from production disruptions in Chile and Peru to demand changes in major manufacturing centers.
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