We buy scrap across the Eastern Province and the western region, from household lots in Al Khobar to factory clearances in Al Jubail. This guide explains how the pricing works so you can judge any offer you receive, including ours.
What is aluminium scrap?
Aluminium scrap is any aluminium item that has reached the end of its working life and can be melted down again: window frames, cabinet doors, extrusion offcuts, cable, engine parts, cans, factory trimmings.
Recycling it uses a small fraction of the energy needed to make new metal from bauxite, and melting barely damages the metal. A frame from a demolished building in Dammam can come back as a new profile at full quality, which is why it has a steady cash market in Saudi Arabia instead of a landfill fee.
Buyers sort aluminium into grades. Clean, uncoated, single alloy material sits at the top. Painted or contaminated material sits lower, because the smelter loses weight burning off coatings.
What is the aluminium scrap price in Saudi Arabia?
There is no single national rate. The aluminium price in Saudi Arabia is set daily by a chain of inputs, and any buyer quoting a fixed figure for the whole year is guessing. What moves the number:
- LME aluminium price. The London Metal Exchange benchmark sets the ceiling, and local scrap tracks it at a discount that covers processing and freight.
- Local Saudi demand. When rolling mills and casting plants are running hard, competition for scrap rises and offers follow.
- Grade and alloy. Extrusion, sheet, and cast aluminium melt differently and sell to different buyers.
- Purity. Steel screws, thermal break strips, rubber, glass, and paint all cut the recoverable weight.
- Quantity. A two tonne load justifies a truck and a crew. Twenty kilos does not.
- Transportation. Distance affects the net rate, particularly for Taif, Rabigh, and Yanbu collections.
- Market conditions. Currency movement, export demand, and shipping costs all feed in.
We publish no invented figures here on purpose. A price we paid in Jeddah last month would mislead someone reading this in Al Hofuf next month. Call +966572188268 or use the quote form on https://mabscrapmetal.com for the live number.
Factors that affect aluminium scrap prices
Aluminium grade
Grade is the biggest single factor. Clean extrusion profile, the kind that comes off a fabrication line as offcuts, is the easiest material a smelter can buy, so it earns the strongest offers. Cast aluminium from engine parts and gearbox housings carries silicon and other alloying elements and sits lower. Unsorted mixed aluminium gets priced by whatever the worst material in the pile costs to process.
Weight
Weight is where trust either exists or does not. We use calibrated digital scales and weigh in front of you, and for factory or demolition loads we bring mobile scales to site or use a certified weighbridge. If a buyer wants to estimate your load by eye, stop the transaction.
Purity
Purity means how much of the weight is actually aluminium. Window frames lose a real percentage to steel hinges, screws, and glazing beads, and cable loses weight to PVC insulation. The cleaner the material, the closer your rate sits to the top of its grade.
Quantity
One truckload from a single address in Al Jubail costs far less per kilo to handle than the same tonnage collected from five sites around Al Qatif. Workshops with steady offcuts usually earn more by storing them until they have a full load.
Market demand
Demand moves with construction activity and factory output, and it climbs when large projects hit their fit-out phase. It softens in quiet periods too. Any buyer telling you the market only goes up is selling you something.
Transportation cost
We collect across Dammam, Al Khobar, Al Qatif, Al Jubail, Al Hofuf, and the wider Al-Ahsa area, plus Jeddah, Makkah, Madinah, Taif, Yanbu, and Rabigh. Free pickup is standard for reasonable quantities. Where a load is small and the distance long, transport is a real cost inside the offer, and we say so openly.
Loading requirements
Light profile hand carried down three floors takes a crew and hours. Material already bundled or accessible to a truck takes minutes. If your scrap is ready to load, say so when you call, because it affects what we can pay.
LME price
When aluminium climbs on the exchange, scrap follows within days. When it falls, offers tighten. That is why we quote per day rather than per year.
Types of aluminium scrap we buy
Aluminium windows
Frames are among the most common lots we collect, mainly from renovation and demolition work in Dammam and Al Khobar. They are usually anodised or powder coated extrusion, and removing the glass, gasket, and screws raises the rate.
Aluminium doors
Door frames and sliding tracks are similar material to windows and often heavier per piece. Handles, locks, and steel rollers are the contaminants to pull out.
Aluminium kitchen cabinets
Replacing aluminium kitchen units produces clean profile plus thin sheet panels. We buy them complete and strip them ourselves, or you separate the aluminium from the board and hinges for a better rate.
Aluminium extrusion
Offcuts from fabrication shops are the cleanest material in the trade: same alloy, no coating, nothing bolted on. Workshops producing this steadily should arrange a regular collection with us on +966572188268.
Aluminium profiles
Structural profile from curtain walling, partitions, and shopfronts sits in the same family as extrusion, and bigger sections carry more weight per piece.
Aluminium wire
Bare wire is simple to weigh and melt. Do not confuse it with copper scrap, a different metal at a very different price. We buy both and grade them separately in front of you.
Aluminium cable
Insulated cable is bought on recoverable metal after stripping, so heavier gauge earns more. If you have already stripped it, bring the bare conductor.
Aluminium cans
Cans are thin and light, so a bag of them is worth less than people expect. Baled, dry, and in bulk they are a normal part of the trade. Wet or food soiled cans lose weight to moisture.
Aluminium wheels
Alloy wheels are cast aluminium and one of the better cast grades. Balance weights and valves need removing, and wheels with steel inserts are graded separately.
Cast aluminium
Engine blocks, pump bodies, gearbox casings, and machinery parts. Cast pieces usually arrive with steel bolts and oil residue, so draining and rough cleaning helps the price.
Aluminium sheet and foil scrap
Sheet from cladding, ducting, and panels is priced on thickness and coating. Foil scrap is light and often laminated to plastic or paper, which lowers recoverable weight.
Factory and industrial aluminium scrap
Production offcuts, rejected parts, machining swarf, and old plant equipment. Industrial aluminium scrap is our biggest category by tonnage, mostly around Al Jubail and the industrial areas of Dammam, and we handle scheduled collections and full site clearances.
Construction aluminium scrap
Scaffold parts, formwork, cladding, ceiling grid, and site offcuts. Construction lots arrive mixed, and sorting them before we come raises the total payment.
Comparison table: aluminium scrap types and value levels
| Aluminium Scrap Type | Common Source | Typical Value Level |
|---|---|---|
| Clean aluminium extrusion | Fabrication workshops, offcuts | High |
| Aluminium profiles (uncoated) | Curtain walling, partitions | High |
| Bare aluminium wire | Electrical works, cable stripping | High |
| Aluminium sheet (clean) | Cladding, ducting, panels | Medium |
| Aluminium windows and doors | Renovation, demolition | Medium |
| Aluminium kitchen cabinets | Home and villa renovation | Medium |
| Aluminium wheels | Garages, car workshops | Medium |
| Cast aluminium | Engines, pumps, machinery | Medium |
| Insulated aluminium cable | Electrical contractors | Medium |
| Aluminium cans (baled, dry) | Households, offices, catering | Low |
| Aluminium foil scrap | Packaging, kitchens | Low |
| Mixed or contaminated aluminium | Site clearances, unsorted loads | Low |
Value levels are relative to each other, not prices. The rate on any given day depends on the LME trend and local demand.
How to get the best aluminium scrap price
Sellers who prepare their material receive more. The steps that matter most:
- Separate aluminium by type. Sorted lots get graded on their own merits instead of dropping to the level of the weakest material in the pile.
- Remove contaminants. Screws, hinges, rubber seals, plastic strips, glass, and steel inserts all cut recoverable weight.
- Keep metals apart. Copper, brass, and stainless are worth different amounts, and mixing them into an aluminium load costs you money.
- Sell in larger quantities. One collection beats five small ones.
- Keep scrap clean and dry. Water adds weight that vanishes in the furnace, and every experienced buyer discounts for it.
- Request on site weighing. For industrial quantities, insist on digital scales at your location and a printed ticket.
- Ask for the rate before loading. A serious aluminium scrap buyer quotes before anything moves.
Why choose MAB Scrap Metal
We buy directly, so your price is not filtered through a middleman. Inspection is free, weighing is digital and done in front of you, and payment is instant on completion. Pickup is free for reasonable quantities across the Eastern Province and the western region.
Call +966572188268 and we can usually inspect the same day or the next. For jobs that need planning, such as a factory clearance, we schedule the visit and bring the right crew and equipment.
We quote at fair market value on that day’s rates and explain the grading instead of handing you a number. If part of your load grades lower, we show you why. More at https://mabscrapmetal.com.
Get today’s aluminium scrap price
If you have aluminium to sell anywhere in Saudi Arabia, from a load of window frames in Al Qatif to a factory clearance in Al Jubail, contact MAB Scrap Metal for a free quotation. You get free inspection, free pickup, accurate digital weighing, instant payment, and a competitive aluminium scrap price based on the live market.
Call or WhatsApp +966572188268, or request a quote at https://mabscrapmetal.com. Tell us the type of aluminium, the rough quantity, and the location, and we will give you today’s rate.
Frequently asked questions
What is the price of 1 kilo of aluminium?
It changes daily with the LME benchmark and local demand, so there is no fixed figure. Call MAB Scrap Metal on +966572188268 for today’s rate per kg.
What is the aluminium price today?
It depends on the LME trend, your grade, and current demand from Saudi smelters and exporters. We quote the live rate free by phone or WhatsApp.
How much do you get for 1kg of aluminium?
That depends on grade, purity, and quantity. Clean extrusion earns more per kg than mixed or painted scrap.
How much scrap per kg?
All scrap is bought per kilogram on digital scales. Rates differ by metal and grade, so aluminium, copper scrap, and brass are weighed separately.
What affects aluminium scrap prices?
Grade, purity, weight, quantity, clean versus mixed material, collection location, loading effort, transport distance, the LME trend, and local Saudi demand.
Which type of aluminium has the highest scrap value?
Clean uncoated extrusion and bare aluminium wire, because they are single alloy and melt with minimal loss.
Do you buy industrial aluminium scrap?
Yes. Factory offcuts, rejected production, machining waste, and plant clearances, with scheduled collection across Dammam, Al Jubail, and the Eastern Province.
Do you offer free pickup?
Yes, for reasonable quantities across Dammam, Al Khobar, Al Qatif, Al Jubail, Al Hofuf, Al-Ahsa, Jeddah, Makkah, Madinah, Taif, Yanbu, and Rabigh.
How can I get today’s aluminium scrap price?
Call or WhatsApp +966572188268, or request a quote at https://mabscrapmetal.com. Tell us the type, quantity, and location.
Do you buy aluminium kitchen cabinets?
Yes. We buy them complete and separate the aluminium ourselves, or you strip out the board and hinges first for a better rate.
Do you buy aluminium windows?
Yes. Windows, door frames, and sliding tracks are among the most common lots we collect from renovation and demolition sites.
How do I request a quotation?
Call +966572188268 with the details, or send photos by WhatsApp. For larger loads we arrange a free on site inspection and quote before anything moves.
Published by the MAB Scrap Metal buying team, Dammam, Saudi Arabia. We buy aluminium, copper, brass, steel, and mixed scrap across the Eastern Province and the western region. This guide reflects how we grade material in our own yards. Rates quoted are live market rates on the day of collection. Contact: +966572188268 | https://mabscrapmetal.com