Cast iron / dhalai
Cast iron scrap rate per kg in Pakistan
Today's rate
Rs 168 – 178per kg
Updated:
Cast iron is brittle iron poured into moulds, used for engine blocks, brake drums, pipes and heavy machine bases. Foundries buy it to make new castings, so it is priced separately from ordinary iron and steel.
Cast iron scrap rate by grade
| Grade | Per kg | Per maund (40 kg) | Per ton (1,000 kg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Machine bases and castings | Rs 168 – 178 | Rs 6,720 – 7,120 | Rs 168,000 – 178,000 |
That is about Rs 81 per pound (0.4536 kg) at the top of the range.
How to identify each grade
Engine blocks and drums
Drained of oil, with aluminium parts removed.
Machine bases and castings
Lathe beds, pump bodies and gear housings.
Pipes, covers and grates
Old drainage pipes, manhole covers and grates.
What affects the cast iron scrap price?
- Foundry demand in your region.
- Oil, rubber or aluminium left on engine parts.
- Piece size: very large castings may need breaking.
Where does cast iron scrap come from?
- Old engines and gearboxes.
- Brake drums and discs.
- Factory machinery bases.
- Municipal pipes and manhole covers sold at auction.
How to get a better price
- 1Drain oil fully; oily engines are discounted.
- 2Remove aluminium heads and covers and sell them at the aluminium rate.
- 3Do not mix cast iron with steel: they go to different buyers.
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What is the cast iron scrap rate per kg today?
On 23 October 2026, cast iron scrap in Pakistan is selling for Rs 168 – 178 per kg depending on grade. Prices change with the international market, so check this page before you sell.
How do I know if something is cast iron?
Cast iron is grey, rough and heavy, and it cracks instead of bending when hit hard. A broken edge looks grainy and grey.
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