Scrap Metal Prices in Sharjah UAE 2026 — What Is Your Scrap Worth?

Why Scrap Metal Prices Fluctuate

Scrap metal prices in Sharjah and across the UAE are tied directly to global commodity markets. Steel, copper, and aluminium are traded on international exchanges, meaning a shift in Chinese manufacturing output or US infrastructure spending can move local UAE prices within days. Seasonal construction cycles in the Gulf also affect demand — prices typically rise in Q1 and Q4 when building activity peaks.

Understanding this helps property owners and developers time their scrap sales more effectively. Raseen monitors live market rates and passes the best available AED rate to clients at the time of collection.

Steel Rebar Prices in Sharjah — 2026

Steel rebar is the most common scrap material recovered from villa demolitions in Sharjah and Abu Dhabi. In 2026, typical rates range from AED 0.80 to AED 1.20 per kilogram depending on grade, quantity, and current market conditions. A standard 4-bedroom villa typically yields 1.5 to 3 tonnes of steel rebar, representing a scrap credit of AED 1,200–3,600.

Copper Wire Prices — Stripped vs Insulated

Copper is the most valuable material recovered from residential demolitions. Stripped copper wire (insulation removed) commands AED 18–24 per kilogram in Sharjah. Insulated copper wire (plastic coating still on) fetches significantly less — AED 8–12 per kg — because the buyer must factor in stripping costs. If you have large quantities of copper, stripping the insulation before handover meaningfully increases your payout.

Aluminium Profiles and Sheets

Aluminium window frames, door profiles, and sheet cladding are common in older Sharjah villas. Current rates in 2026 sit at AED 3–5 per kilogram for clean aluminium profiles. Mixed or painted aluminium attracts lower rates. A villa with full aluminium windows and frames can yield 200–400 kg of aluminium scrap.

Brass Fittings from Villas

Plumbing fittings, taps, valves, and decorative hardware in older villas are frequently brass. At AED 8–12 per kilogram, brass is one of the more valuable secondary metals. It is worth separating brass plumbing components before demolition begins to maximise recovery value.

How Demolition Produces the Most Valuable Scrap

Construction demolition — particularly of villas built in the 1990s and early 2000s — contains the highest concentration of recyclable metals. These buildings used heavy steel reinforcement, copper electrical wiring, and aluminium window systems extensively. Newer builds use lighter materials and produce less scrap value per square metre.

This is why combining villa demolition and scrap collection with a single contractor is more efficient — the demolition team can separate materials as they work rather than mixing everything into rubble.

Scrap Credit Against Demolition Invoices

Raseen operates a scrap credit system: the value of recovered scrap materials is calculated at current market rates and deducted from your demolition invoice. This means your net demolition cost is lower than the gross quote. On a mid-size villa, scrap credit typically reduces the total bill by AED 3,000–8,000.

Where Scrap Goes After Collection in the UAE

Steel scrap is sent to UAE and regional steel mills for melting and re-rolling into new rebar and sections. Copper and aluminium go to specialist recyclers and smelters. Brass fittings are sold to metal traders in Sharjah's industrial area. Nothing is landfilled — all collected metals re-enter the production cycle.

For a fast scrap valuation on your project, contact us via our enquiry form or WhatsApp with the property address and approximate size.