How Much Is Copper Scrap Worth in Hyderabad in 2026?

Copper is the second-highest valued non-precious metal sold daily on the LME, and its scrap price in Hyderabad closely tracks the international benchmark. In this guide we break down the three main grades — bare bright, #1 copper and #2 copper — explain what mills pay for each, and share practical tips to maximise your return when selling.\n\n## The three grades that matter\n\n**Bare bright** is uncoated, unalloyed copper wire that is 1/16 inch in diameter or larger. It must be free of paint, solder, and tinning. This is the highest-paying grade — typically 95-98% of the LME copper price.\n\n**#1 copper** includes clean tubing, bus bars, and wire that is too thin to qualify as bare bright. It still pays well, usually 85-90% of LME.\n\n**#2 copper** covers oxidised, painted, or alloyed copper. Burnt cable copper also falls here. It pays 70-80% of LME.\n\n## How to get the best rate\n\n1. **Separate by grade before calling for pickup.** Mixed loads pay #2 prices even if they contain bare bright.\n2. **Strip insulated cable** if you have time — copper recovery from cable scrap is typically 30-55%.\n3. **Use a buyer with a digital weighbridge.** Spring scales lose you 2-5% on every weighment.\n4. **Get LME-linked pricing in writing.** Reputable buyers will quote you a % of the daily LME settle.\n\nCall Global Dismantling Services on 9392768340 for today's LME-linked rates.