Copper is one of the most valuable non-ferrous metals found in scrap. Due to its excellent conductive properties and high value, it is readily recovered and recycled. Copper scrap is an important source of raw material for both buyers and the steel industry. Below you will find key information to help you get started with copper scrap.
What you need to know about copper scrap
Copper scrap is one of the most valuable and sought-after secondary raw materials. However, in order to effectively and safely make money from it, it is helpful to know a few basic principles. Below are three key areas that every beginner should understand.
What does the price of copper scrap depend on?
Price in copper procurement is not fixed and depends on several factors:
- Type and purity of scrap - the purer the copper, the higher the price.
- Listed Market (LME) - commodity prices are set on the London Metal Exchange, among others.
- Current demand and supply - both locally and globally.
However, what the price of copper depends on is a river topic, for a more in-depth look we invite you to read our article on the subject: On what does the price of copper at the copper buying floor depend?
Correct classification - as the foundation of trade
- The classification of copper has a direct impact on its purchase price.
- Different types of scrap (e.g. millbery, luminescent copper or whitened copper) have different purities and uses.
- The better you sort the scrap, the more money you will make - the basis of fair pricing.
- Skups require clear separation of raw materials - incorrect classification can result in a reduced price or rejection of material.
Basic copper types in the recycling industry by price:
How can RMC Poland help sell copper?
W RMC Poland We understand perfectly well how important it is to have a professional approach to the copper scrap trade. We offer our customers not only a fair valuation, but also support at every stage of the sales process. If you are planning to sell copper - whether you are an individual, a company or an industrial plant - you can count on our assistance in the following areas:
- Reliable classification and valuation
- We assist in identifying and sorting copper scrap in accordance with current industry standards.
- We offer transparent prices based on current raw material quotations.
- Fast and efficient collection of raw material
- We have our own transport - For whole-car quantities, we can collect copper scrap directly from the customer, saving you time.
- Professional advice
- We provide practical advice on how to prepare copper for sale to maximise profit.
- We suggest which types of scrap are worth separating and how to avoid mistakes.
- We will help you issue a BDO
- Safe and legal cooperation
- We issue all the necessary documents (including KPOs) in accordance with current legislation.
- We guarantee transparency and fairness in transactions.
- we guarantee prompt payment
If you have copper scrap and are looking for a trusted partner, contact us. At RMC Polska, we focus on quality service, fair terms and real support - whether you are handing over a few kilos of cables or a tonne of raw material from industrial dismantling.
We invite you to contact us - let's turn scrap metal into real profit together!
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