Titanium dioxide, zinc oxide, copper sulphate, copper oxide, caustic soda, soda ash, sles, labsa, barium carbonate, tdi 80/20, pvc resin, pet resin, paraffin wax, gum rosin, petroleum resin, gaa
Cement & gypsum boards, flooring, carpet tiles, ceramic tiles, ceilings, ladders and steps, manhole covers, expansion joints, plywood, adhesives, laminates, paints, exotic furniture, cork composites, edge/corner protections, expansion joints, metal profiles, decor profiles
Cocoa powder, charcoal, almond nuts, red chilli, black pepper, a4 paper, rice, sugar, scrap, cashew nuts, chicken feet, power milk, palm fibre, coconut fibre, fresh chicken eggs, parrot eggs, red kidney beans, almond powder, guar gum powder, waste paper, coffee beans, red bull, energy drinks, whisky, tuna fish, sunflower oil, sunflower seed, refined oil, animal feed, yellow corn, bic lighter, green mung beans, arabic coffee, hard wood charcoal, coir, high quality ethanol for cosmetic
Decoration, giftware, toys & games, garments like shirts, t shirts, polo, pant and trouser, underwear and sportswear, household like kitchenware, stationery & foodstuffs, mineral items, iron ore, metal scrap, petroleum items, chemical items, agricultural products like rice, edible oils like sunflower oil, animal feeds, paper products, wood pellets & wood chips
A4 paper, cocoa powder, almond nuts, red chilli, black pepper, rice, sugar, scrap, cashew nuts, chicken feet, powder milk, palm fibre, coconut fibre, fresh chicken eggs, parrot eggs, red kidney beans, almond powder, guar gum powder, waste paper, coffee beans, energy drinks, whisky, tuna fish, sunflower oil, sunflower seed, refined oil, animal feed, yellow corn, bic lighter, green mung beans, arabic coffee, hard wood charcoal, coir, ethanol
Cocoa powder, charcoal, almond nuts, red chilli, black pepper, A4 paper, rice, sugar, scrap, cashew nuts, chicken feet, power milk, palm fibre, coconut fibre, fresh chicken eggs, parrot eggs, red kidney beans, almond powder, guar gum powder, waste paper, coffee beans, red bull energy drinks, whisky, tuna fish, sunflower oil, sunflower seed, animal feed, yellow corn, bic lighter, green mung beans, arabic coffee, hard wood charcoal, coir, ethanol
Coco peat blocks, coir pith briquette, grow bags, husk chips, coco peat disc and coins, coir fibers, coco pole, coir hanging pots, coir twisted rope, fertilizers, coconut charcoal briquettes, moringa oleifera leaves powder, neem seed crushed, neem oil, bitumen, fuel oil, base oil & lubricants, urea, sulphur, metal scraps
Agriculture related, chemicals, handicrafts, organic supplements , all types metals pipes, plastic pipes, plastic sheets, meat exportation, dairy products, jewelry and precious stones, leather and leather products, ceramics, petroleum products, textiles
Coco peat blocks, coir pith briquette, grow bags, husk chips, coco peat disc and coins, coir fibers, coco pole, coir hanging pots, coir twisted rope, fertilizers, coconut charcoal briquettes, moringa oleifera leaves powder, neem seed crushed, neem oil, bitumen, fuel oil, base oil & lubricants, urea, sulphur, metal scraps
Jet fuel, A-1, asphalt,, D2 diesel, jp54 jet fuel, A-1 jet fuel, LNG,LPG, crude oil, bonny light crude oil, gasoline,, arabica coffee, robusta coffee, all coffee beans, all types of rice, american long grain rice, icumsa 45, cashew nuts, petroleum coke
Jet fuel, A-1, asphalt,, D2 diesel, jp54 jet fuel, A-1 jet fuel, LNG,LPG, crude oil, bonny light crude oil, gasoline, arabica coffee, robusta coffee, all coffee beans, all types of rice, american long grain rice, icumsa 45, cashew nuts, petroleum coke
Jet fuel, A-1, asphalt,, D2 diesel, jp54 jet fuel, A-1 jet fuel, LNG,LPG, crude oil, bonny light crude oil, gasoline,, arabica coffee, robusta coffee, all coffee beans, all types of rice, american long grain rice, icumsa 45, cashew nuts, petroleum coke
Cement & gypsum boards, flooring, carpet tiles, ceramic tiles, ceilings, ladders and steps, manhole covers, expansion joints, plywood, adhesives, laminates, paints, exotic furniture, cork composites, edge/corner protections, expansion joints, metal profiles, decor profiles
Chemicals aluminium sulphate, copper sulphate, ferrous sulphate, maganese sulphate, zinc sulphate, maganese carbonate, copper carbonate, mono ammonium sulphate, mono potassium sulphate, copper oxide, maganese di oxide, tri sodium phosphate, tri pottasium phosphate, sodium nitrate, ammonium chloride, sodium bromide, potassium schoenite, construction fittings manhole covers, gratings, dwc _hdpe pipes, steel pipes, erw pipes, ceramic tiles, vertified tiles, granite, metals, minerals, rice millets, iodised salt and organic bio fertilizers.
Urea46, fresh fruits, pineapples, fast moving consumer goods(fmcg), juice, jam, tart, chips, slice in syrup., biocompost(fertilizer), herbs & spices(more then 100 varieties), coffee, durian white coffee, herbs & spice coffee, cooking oil, rbd palm oil, palm stearin, pet food dog, cat, puppy, kitten dry biscuits, jack fruit, coconut, chips, drinking coconut
Decoration, giftware, toys & games, garments like shirts, T-shirts, polo, pant and trouser, underwear and sportswear, household like kitchenware, stationery & foodstuffs, mineral items, iron ore, metal scrap, petroleum items, chemical items, agricultural products like rice, edible oils like sunflower oil, animal feeds, paper products, wood pellets & wood chips
Furniture, machinery, sanitary ware, gifts toys &travel, medical equipment's, building materials, chemical, energy, solar, metal, coconut fiber, mobile accessories, mobile spare parts, sports, artificial grass, light, cloth, stationary, home electronics
Polyvinyl Chloride Polymer (pvc), Pvc Resins, Pvc Sidings, Ceiling Panels, Folding Doors, Stabilizer Products, Suspension Resins, Pvc Compounds, Pipe Fittings And Other Plastic Products Like Hdpe, Lldpe, Ldpe, Pet, Pet Flakes, Pp Granules, Aluminum Ingots, Aluminum Scrap, Copper Wire Scrap Mill Berry, Copper Scrap, Copper Cathode, Lead Ingots, Zinc Ingots And Tin Ingots
Polyvinyl chloride polymer (pvc), pvc resins, pvc sidings, ceiling panels, folding doors, stabilizer products, suspension resins, pvc compounds, pipe fittings and other plastic products like hdpe, lldpe, ldpe, pet, pet flakes, pp granules, aluminum ingots, aluminum scrap, copper wire scrap mill berry, copper scrap, copper cathode, lead ingots, zinc ingots and tin ingots
Steel Bars Stainless Steel Sheets Stainless Steel Steel Alloy Scrap Stainless Steel Plates Stainless Steel Rods & Strips Nickel Stainless Steel Wires Stainless Steel Pipes & Pipe Fittings Steel Sheets Steel Scraps Stainless Steel Bars Nickel Alloy Steel Pipes Copper Plate Scrap Steel Plates Stainless Steel Coils Steel Scrap Carbon Steel Coils
Scrap Metal is the recyclable leftover scrap from construction sites, industrial sites, homes, etc. The scrap metal business plays an important role in the sustainable development and conservation of the environment. The increase in searches like scrap metal near me indicates a positive impact and the buyer interest in recycling and trading scrap metal, which can be a good opportunity for traders to latch on to.
The global scrap metal recycling market is estimated at USD 318.85 billion in 2025 and is further anticipated to reach USD 631.72 billion by 2034 with a CAGR of 7.90%. The scrap metal industry is staying ahead of the market and is constantly growing. This growth shows a positive light towards business expansion or profits for exporters.
Scrap metal can be a profitable business due to multiple factors:
With the onset of the digital era and artificial intelligence, it has become all to more easier to find buyers of metal scrap. Metal scrap is a booming industry and has huge demand in various industries including Aluminum Scrap Importers, as we discussed earlier. There are many B2B marketplaces, networking events, trade shows or data directories to find scrap metal buyers.
The trends in the scrap metal industry are evolving, and it is essential to stay up to date with these trends:
General scrap metal prices are:
Conclusion
The scrap metal business offers significant opportunities for profitability and environmental impact. Staying informed about scrap metal prices, understanding the types of metals, and adhering to regulatory requirements are essential for success in this industry.
1. What is the price of 1 kg of scrap iron in India today?
The price of iron is between Rs. 28-38 per kg.
2. What is the HSN code for metal scrap?
The HSN code for metal scrap is 7204, and the detailed breakdown is:
3. What is the GST/TDS on metal scrap?
As per Notification No. 25/2024-Central Tax dated October 9, 2024, a 2% TDS is applicable on metal scrap transactions exceeding ?2.5 lakh between registered businesses. This is split as CGST 1% and SGST 1% for intra-state supplies, or IGST 2% for inter-state supplies.
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