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Mar-16-23
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May-08-24
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Aug-14-20
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Sep-08-20
Buyer From United Kingdom
Buyer Of Food Products   |   Artificial Necklaces   |   Candies   |   Wafers   |   Shampoo   |   Coriander Seeds   |   Coriander Powder   |   Sea Salt   |   Face Wash   |   Flax Seeds   |   Betel nut   |   Chickpeas   |   Himalayan Salt   |   Turmeric   |   Husked Coconut   |   Tea   |   Artificial Jewellery   |   Chilli Powder   |   Biscuits   |   Parsley   |   Fruit Juices   |   Bakery Products   |   Guar Gum Powder   |   Soaps & Detergents   |   Flour   |   Jams & Jelly   |   Herbal Beauty Products   |   Jewellery Items   |   Steel Alloy Scrap   |   Cardamom, Cinnamon   |   Banana   |   Coconut Oil   |   Canned Food   |   Shaving Razors   |   Dehydrated Vegetables   |   Pink Salt   |   Fresh Tomato   |   Frozen Chicken   |   Fresh Ginger   |   Juice   |   Artificial Earrings   |   Tamarind Seed   |   Miswak   |   Jaggery   |   Chocolate & Confectionery   |   Wigs, Human Hair, Artificial Hair   |   Artificial Bangles   |   Kitchen Towels   |   Red Chilli   |   Other Spices Powder   |   Dehydrated Onion   |   Coffee Beans   |   Wheat Flour   |   Made Ups   |   Fresh Lamb   |   Sunflower Oil   |   Tables, Chairs & Sofa   |   Instant Coffee   |   Milk Powder   |   Artificial Rings   |   Spices   |   Mustard Seeds   |   Dehydrated Garlic   |   Psyllium Husk   |   Health Food   |   Baby Jogging Stroller   |   Pulses   |   Salt   |   Bracelets   |   Cow Leather   |   Dining Set   |   Brass Honey Scrap   |   Chips   |   Herbal Products   |   Stainless Steel Utensils   |   Mace   |   Rice   |   Apple   |   Thyme   |   Red Brass Scrap   |   Nutmegs   |   Sugar   |   Furniture   |   Frozen Beef   |   Cloves   |   Spices Powder   |   Turmeric Powder   |   Soft Drinks   |   Artificial Bracelets   |   Herbal Extracts   |   LPG Cylinders   |   Wooden Furniture   |   UPS   |   Containers   |   Frozen Mutton   |   Pepper   |   Peanuts   |   Pain Relieving Balms & Oils   |   Fresh Beef   |   Fennel Seeds   |   Cutlery - Fork, Knife, Spoon & Chopsticks   |   Crockery & Utensils   |   Black Tea   |   Fresh Sea Cucumber   |   Soybean   |   Garam Masala   |   Fresh Onion   |   All Purpose Flour   |   Snacks   |   Oregano   |   Mango   |   Pickles & Sauces   |   Ghee   |   Toothpick, Toothbrush, Toothpaste   |   Earrings   |   Fresh Garlic   |   Rosemary   |   Piston & Piston Rings   |   Indian Sweets & Namkeens   |   Mouth Freshener   |   Fenugreek Seeds   |   Cumin Powder   |   Semi-husked Coconut   |   Chocolates   |   Fresh Chicken   |   Fresh Mutton   |   Sesame Seeds   |   Lentils   |   Leather Furniture   |   Cumin Seeds   |   Coffee   |   Noodles & Pasta   |   Cake   |   Cosmetics & Beauty Products   |   Saffron   |   Grams   |   Desiccated Coconut
Dec-20-20
Buyer From United Kingdom
Buyer Of Medical Face Masks   |   Fresh Sea Cucumber   |   Fresh Shrimps   |   Hand Sanitizer   |   Surgical Equipments & Disposables   |   Other Wooden Boards   |   Fresh Tuna Fish   |   Aluminum Scrap   |   Hand Towels   |   KN95 Face Mask   |   3 Ply Face Mask   |   Aluminium Scrap   |   Horse Equipments, Saddles & Tacks   |   Leather Gloves   |   Other Frozen Fishes   |   Medical Supplies & Disposable   |   Fresh Tilapia Fish   |   Other Fresh Fishes   |   Fresh Crabs   |   Other Type Of Woods   |   Oak wood   |   White Rice   |   Frames   |   Plywood   |   Wood Charcoal   |   Medical Gloves   |   Metal Scraps   |   Aluminium Can Scrap   |   Stainless Steel Sheets   |   MDF Boards   |   Veneer   |   Timber   |   Teak Wood Logs   |   Sawn Wood   |   Fresh Squid   |   Paper Rolls   |   Gloves   |   Aluminium UBC Scrap   |   Artificial Grass, Synthetic Turf   |   Fresh Mackerel Fish   |   Fresh Octopus   |   Fresh or Chilled Seafood   |   Brass   |   Wood Working Machinery & Tools   |   Nickel   |   Fresh Lobsters   |   Charcoal   |   Latex Examination Gloves   |   Spices   |   Walnuts   |   Red Chilli   |   Aluminum   |   Stainless Steel Pipes & Pipe Fittings   |   Latex Surgical Gloves   |   Tissue Paper & Tissue Holder   |   Stainless Steel Plates   |   Metal Castings & Forgings   |   Fresh or Chilled Fish   |   Frozen Shrimps   |   Firewoods   |   Coal   |   Wood Logs   |   N95 Face Mask   |   Beach Wood   |   Sugar   |   Toilet Paper   |   Bamboo   |   Bamboo Products   |   Surgical Face Mask   |   Industrial Gloves   |   Chilli Powder   |   Jumbo Paper Rolls   |   Wood Shavings   |   Tissue Paper   |   Nitrile Disposable Gloves   |   Stainless Steel   |   Rice   |   Frozen Squid   |   Fresh Rohu Fish   |   Wooden Handicrafts
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May-18-22
Buyer From United Kingdom
Quantity Required: 100 Tons
Payment Terms: Bank Transfer
Destination: United Kingdom
Looking for suppliers from: Worldwide
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Mar-08-24
Buyer From United Kingdom
Quantity Required: 1 Twenty-Foot Container
Payment Terms: LC
Destination: United Kingdom
Looking for suppliers from: Worldwide
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Nov-10-21
Buyer From United Kingdom
Quantity Required: Not specified
Payment Terms: L/C
Destination: India
Looking for suppliers from: Worldwide
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Mar-17-22
Buyer From United Kingdom
Quantity Required: 50 Metric Tons
Payment Terms: L/C
Destination: Kandla Port, India
Looking for suppliers from: Worldwide
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Jul-22-21
Buyer From United Kingdom
Quantity Required: 50 Metric Tons
Payment Terms: L/C
Destination: India
Looking for suppliers from: United Kingdom
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Mar-31-23
Buyer From United Kingdom
Quantity Required: 1 Twenty-Foot Container
Payment Terms: LC
Destination: India
Looking for suppliers from: United Kingdom
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Dec-21-21
Buyer From United Kingdom
Quantity Required: 100 Metric Tons
Payment Terms: To be discussed with suppliers
Destination: Mudra/United Kingdom, India
Looking for suppliers from: Worldwide
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Feb-18-22
Buyer From -Reading, United Kingdom
Quantity Required: 10 Tons
Payment Terms: L/C
Destination: Mundra Port, India
Looking for suppliers from: Worldwide
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Nov-07-22
Buyer From United Kingdom
Quantity Required: 20 Tons
Payment Terms: L/C Or T/T
Destination: Mundra Gujarat Or Jamnagar Gujarat, India
Looking for suppliers from: Worldwide
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Jan-03-24
Buyer From United Kingdom
Quantity Required: 200 Tons
Payment Terms: Bank Transfer
Destination: Gujarat, India
Looking for suppliers from: Worldwide
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Apr-19-22
Buyer From United Kingdom
Quantity Required: 2 Tons
Payment Terms: Bank Transfer
Destination: London, United Kingdom
Looking for suppliers from: Worldwide
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Jan-25-21
Buyer From United Kingdom
Quantity Required: 10 - 12 Tons
Payment Terms: Bank Transfer
Destination: Pakistan
Looking for suppliers from: Worldwide
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Sep-20-24
Buyer From United Kingdom
Quantity Required: 100 Metric Tons
Payment Terms: L/C, T/T Or CAD
Destination: United Kingdom
Looking for suppliers from: United Kingdom
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Feb-27-24
Buyer From Peterborough, United Kingdom
Quantity Required: 1 Twenty-Foot Container
Payment Terms: Bank Transfer
Destination: India
Looking for suppliers from: United Kingdom
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Mar-23-21
Buyer From United Kingdom
Quantity Required: 1 Forty-Foot Container
Payment Terms: L/C
Destination: Gebze Port, Turkey
Looking for suppliers from: Worldwide
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Brass Scrap: What It Is and Why It Matters in Global Trade

In simple terms, brass scrap is the discarded brass material (as the name already suggests). It is often sourced from manufacturing, construction, or end-of-life products. If you do not know, brass is an alloy of copper and zinc, which is known for its durability, corrosion resistance, and remarkable conductivity. The best part about this metal is that it retains its chemical properties when recycled. And this is what makes it a top choice in electrical connectors, sanitary ware, industrial valves, decorative hardware, ammunition, and musical instruments. As brass can be easily reused without degradation, it offers manufacturers a sustainable alternative to raw metals. Exporting brass metal scrap helps create a more circular economy by reducing dependence on mined copper and zinc. In fact, many brass scrap buyers now prefer it over virgin metal because of its lower carbon footprint, reduced mining energy, and cost-effectiveness. 



Common Types of Brass Scrap Traded Worldwide

Brass scrap has become a valuable commodity today due to a growing shift towards green manufacturing and zero-waste processes. It is a key player in the global non-ferrous scrap trade, and it is currently experiencing a rise in demand thanks to its recyclability, industrial relevance, and increasing input costs for virgin metals. Many industries (construction, electronics, plumbing, and automotive) are looking to use recycled brass to meet sustainability goals and reduce costs. From resource conservation and energy savings to waste reduction, a lower carbon footprint, and economic benefits, there are several reasons driving the growing demand for brass scrap recycling.


Brass scrap includes a variety of post-consumer and post-industrial metal remnants (such as cuttings, shavings, turnings, or old components). Exporters should be familiar with the most in-demand types of brass scrap. Each one has a different brass scrap value and application. 


Brass Scrap Types in Global Trade:

Types of Brass ScrapISRI CodeKey FeaturesPotential Uses
Yellow Brass Scrap (Brass Honey Scrap or Mixed Brass)HONEY
  • Lower copper (60-70%), golden in color
  • Mixture of clean brass objects
  • May contain brass sheet, pipe, and rod
Re-melting for plumbing fittings, and electrical components
Red Brass ScrapEBONY
  • High copper content (85%), reddish tin
  • Contains higher copper content (~85%)
  • May include bronze and other red alloys
Valves, pumps, and heavy-duty fittings
Plumbers Brass ScrapLABEL
  • Clean brass with minimal attachments
  • No iron, stainless, or foreign attachments
Plumbing fixtures and hardware
Rod Brass ScrapNOMAD
  • Brass rods and cuttings from manufacturing
  • High-quality, free of contamination
Precision machining, re-melting
Shell Cases (Clean)OCEAN
  • Fired small arms and rifle brass shell casings
  • Cleaned and free of live rounds
Ammunition recycling, re-casting
Shell Cases (Mixed/Dirty)OPERA
  • Shell casings with residues, slight contamination
Must be cleaned before melting
Brass TurningsNIGHT
  • Small chips and shavings from machining
  • May be oily or damp
Recycled into lower-grade brass
Hard BrassHOUND
  • High tensile strength
  • Industrial or military sources
High-strength applications, industrial remelting
Brass RadiatorsPEBBLE
  • Brass automotive radiators
  • May contain solder or steel parts
Recovery of brass content, reprocessing
Irony Brass (Brass with Iron)PALLET
  • Brass scrap containing iron or steel parts
Requires processing to separate metals
Brass BreakageNOMAD (varies)
  • Mixed brass parts with contamination
  • Lower purity
General remelting after cleaning



Points to note:

  • ISRI codes are standard scrap identifiers used globally to classify and trade materials.
  • Purity and cleanliness affect the price and usability of the scrap.
  • Sorting and processing are essential before recycling in many cases.



Key Tips for Brass Scrap Suppliers & Exporters

To attract high-volume copper brass scrap buyers and large-scale importers, exporters must follow key standards such as:

  • Clean sorting (remove non-metallic impurities and avoid mixing with other alloys)
  • Consistent grading (provide transparent documentation on copper-zinc ratios)
  • Smart packaging (use standardized bales or bundles with clear weight markings)
  • Certification compliance (comply with relevant regulations, especially when exporting to North America or Europe)


In addition to brass scrap, suppliers often deal in related non-ferrous and mixed scrap categories such as aluminum scrapcopper scrapiron scraplead scrapstainless steel scrap, as well as wood waste and paper waste. Furthermore, you can diversify your offerings by including brass-related products like brass billetsbrass rodsbrass balls, and finished brass hardware.


If you collect or trade in multiple types of scrap metal, you have likely noticed that some metals can look very similar. It is common for suppliers to mistake copper or bronze for brass. To avoid confusion, here are a few simple tips to help you identify brass correctly:

  • Brass typically has a distinct yellowish-gold color. However, if it is older, it may appear duller or brownish.
  • Brass is a relatively heavy metal compared to aluminum or some other scrap metals.
  • Do a magnet test. Hold a magnet to the metal. If it doesn’t stick, it could be brass (note: brass is non-magnetic).
  • Do a scratch test. Lightly scratch the surface. If the exposed area is yellow or golden, it is likely brass. However, if it reveals a reddish hue, it’s probably copper.



Global Overview: Market Insights for Suppliers and Exporters 

Keeping tabs on the latest market insights helps you make better decisions to grow your export business for scrap metals. One such key insight is market size. While specific data for the brass scrap market is not yet available, here is the market size of global scrap metal recycling.


Global Scrap Metal Recycling Market Size:

MetricValue
Market Size (2024)USD 307.5 billion
Expected Market Size (2034)577.2 billion
CAGR6.50%

Source: Fact MR


Additionally, a recent scrap metal transaction involving copper, brass, and aluminum brought in a notable $242.58, highlighting the strong demand for recyclable metals. Among these metals, copper and brass remain the top earners. The yellow brass alone brought in $73.26, making it the highest-value category in the payout (Source: RecycleInMe). Beyond market size, it’s also important to know the top importing countries for brass scrap, because that’s where the real opportunities lie.


Top 3 Importing Countries for Brass Scrap:

RankCountry NameTotal Shipments
1India20, 005
2Vietnam3,673
3China1,624

Source: Volza


When it comes to pricing, brass scrap price per kg typically ranges from $3.00 to $5.50, with red brass scrap fetching higher rates due to its high copper content. However, prices can fluctuate based on several factors, including the copper-to-zinc ratio, the purity and cleanliness of the scrap, global demand, and market benchmarks like the London Metal Exchange (LME).

Stay updated on industrial scraps like wood waste and network with fellow traders in our Communities section.



How to Find Verified Brass Scrap Buyers Near Me or Globally?

Finding brass metal scrap buyers or brass wire scrap importers requires a mix of online tools, networking, and using trusted platforms. Here is how you can get started:


  • To find brass scrap importers or buyers near you, reach out to local scrap yards and recyclers. You can also use Google Maps with search terms like "brass scrap buyers near me".

  • Many scrap traders advertise through social platforms. You can join local trade groups on channels like Facebook. 

  • You can check business directories that provide access to buyer contacts. 

  • Some B2B marketplaces (like go4WorldBusiness) provide access to verified brass scrap buyers globally. You can sign up on these platforms and list your products, along with their specifications, to attract potential buyers.

  • Look for recycling or metallurgy expos such as Scrap Expo, UK Metals Expo, Metal Recycling Conference & Expo, and OARA Convention & Trade Show. Many importers participate in these events, and you can meet them face-to-face.


You can reach potential buyers with pricing, specifications, and certifications through targeted email marketing. 



Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

1. How to identify brass for scrap?

To identify brass for scrap, focus on its:

  • Color: It is typically yellow or gold.
  • Weight: It is relatively heavy 
  • Magnetic Properties: It is non-magnetic


2. What are the sources of brass scrap?

Brass scrap comes from various sources like discarded plumbing fixtures, automotive components, manufacturing waste, ammunition casings, etc. 


3. Which countries export brass scrap?

The United States, Germany, and Vietnam are the biggest exporters of brass scrap.


4. How can I identify potential buyers for brass scrap exports?

You can identify potential brass scrap buyers through:

  • Online B2B platforms (like go4WorldBusiness
  • Using social media channels like LinkedIn
  • Business directories
  • Trade shows and scrap expos


5. Which country has the most brass?

China is the country with the most brass. The country is the global leader in brass manufacturing. Other players are Taiwan, South Korea, and India.


6. Which is the brass capital of India?

Moradabad in India is called the 'Brass Capital of India' or 'Brass City' for its extensive brassware industry and skilled brass craftsmanship.


7. What are common HS codes for brass scrap?

74040022 is the brass scrap HSN code.


8. How is the price of brass scrap determined?

The price of brass scrap is determined by its type, quality, and the current market demand for brass and its components. There are other factors also, such as processing costs and location.


9. What is the brass scrap rate per kg today?

The current brass scrap rate ranges from $3.00 to $5.50.


10. How can I ensure the quality of brass scrap?

You can ensure the quality of brass scrap by properly sorting, grading, cleaning, and removing any contaminants. One simple method to identify high-quality brass scrap is the magnet test. Hold a magnet near the metal. If the magnet sticks, the item is likely made of an iron or steel alloy and only brass-plated, not solid brass.


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Latest News Related to Brass Scrap:

  • EU metalmakers want export duties to limit a threefold jump in scrap shipments to the U.S., citing carbon targets and domestic balance concerns (Full Story: Reuters)