Copper scrap is around ₹630.46/kg in Delhi, ₹581.27/kg in Ghaziabad, ₹575.43/kg in Noida and ₹574.20/kg in Greater Noida in the latest price checks used for this article. The amount you actually get can change depending on whether you have clean wire, coated cable, pipe, motor winding or mixed copper parts.
Recent copper scrap prices
Page updated: 8 September 2026 for Delhi and Noida, and 27 August 2026 for Greater Noida. Local pickup offers can be lower or higher depending on the material and quantity.
| City | Recent copper price |
|---|---|
| Delhi | About ₹630.46/kg |
| Noida | About ₹575.43/kg |
| Ghaziabad | About ₹581.27/kg |
| Greater Noida | About ₹574.20/kg |
Why copper scrap does not have one fixed price
Copper can be found in electrical wire, cable, pipes, motors, air-conditioner parts and many household items. These items do not contain the same amount of clean copper. A buyer may therefore give a different rate for each type.
Bare copper wire is easy to identify and recycle. Coated wire contains plastic. Motor winding may contain varnish or other parts. Copper pipe can have brass or steel fittings attached to it. These differences affect the final rate.
How to prepare copper before selling
- Separate bare copper from coated cable. Do not mix them in one bag if you can keep them apart.
- Keep pipe and fittings separate. Brass fittings can be priced differently from copper pipe.
- Keep motor winding separate. Let the buyer see exactly what material you have.
- Remove obvious non-metal waste. Plastic packaging, cardboard and unrelated items should not be included in the copper weight.
How to check the final amount
Ask for the rate per kilogram before the material is taken away. Watch the weighing, note the final weight and multiply the weight by the agreed rate. For example, 10 kg of copper at ₹580/kg would be ₹5,800 before any agreed pickup or sorting adjustment.
What can change the offer
- Type of copper
- Amount of plastic, steel or other material attached
- Total quantity
- Pickup distance
- Local buyer demand
- Current copper prices in larger markets
Common questions
Is clean copper worth more than mixed copper?
It often is. Clean material is easier for a buyer to identify and process, so it may receive a better rate than mixed material.
Should cable and bare wire be sold together?
It is better to keep them separate because coated cable and bare copper can be priced differently.
Can copper prices change quickly?
Yes. Copper prices can move with demand, supply, currency changes and larger metal markets, so check the rate again when you are ready to sell.