Hub, Gulberg6 Oct 2026
Motor / compressor
Electric motor and compressor scrap price
Today's rate
Rs 110 – 415per kg
Updated:
Old electric motors and compressors are a mix of iron and copper (sometimes aluminium) winding. Buyers pay one per kg rate for the whole unit, or more if you dismantle it and sell the copper separately.
Electric motor scrap rate by grade
| Grade | Per kg | Per maund (40 kg) | Per ton (1,000 kg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small motors (fans, pumps) | Rs 110 – 400 | Rs 4,400 – 16,000 | Rs 110,000 – 400,000 |
| AC / fridge compressor | Rs 375 – 415 | Rs 15,000 – 16,600 | Rs 375,000 – 415,000 |
That is about Rs 188 per pound (0.4536 kg) at the top of the range.
How to identify each grade
Small motors (fans, pumps)
Ceiling fans, water pumps and appliance motors.
Large industrial motors
Factory motors and generators.
AC / fridge compressor
Sealed compressors from ACs, fridges and freezers.
What affects the electric motor scrap price?
- Copper versus aluminium winding: copper-wound motors pay more.
- Copper and iron prices.
- Whether oil has been drained from compressors.
Where does electric motor scrap come from?
- Ceiling and pedestal fans.
- Water pumps and washing machines.
- Split and window ACs, fridges and freezers.
- Factory motors and generators.
How to get a better price
- 1Ask the buyer for two prices: whole motor, and copper plus iron separately.
- 2Have refrigerant gas recovered by a technician before scrapping an AC.
- 3Remove plastic covers and fan blades.
Recent rate changes
| Date | Grade | Rate per kg |
|---|---|---|
| Small motors (fans, pumps) | Rs 110 – 400 | |
| AC / fridge compressor | Rs 375 – 415 |
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What is the electric motor scrap rate per kg today?
On 23 October 2026, electric motor scrap in Pakistan is selling for Rs 110 – 415 per kg depending on grade. Prices change with the international market, so check this page before you sell.
How much copper is in an AC compressor?
It depends on the size, but copper is only a small part of a compressor's weight; most of it is steel and iron. That is why compressors sell well below the copper rate.
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