Loha
Iron (loha) scrap rate today in Pakistan
Today's rate
Rs 181 – 192per kg
Updated:
Iron scrap (loha) is the largest scrap stream in Pakistan by weight. Steel mills and furnaces melt it into new bars and sheets, so its price moves with steel demand and imported scrap costs. Thick, heavy pieces earn more than thin, rusty sheet.
Iron scrap rate by grade
| Grade | Per kg | Per maund (40 kg) | Per ton (1,000 kg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy iron (HMS) | Rs 181 – 192 | Rs 7,240 – 7,680 | Rs 181,000 – 192,000 |
That is about Rs 87 per pound (0.4536 kg) at the top of the range.
How to identify each grade
Heavy iron (HMS)
Thick pieces, girders, angles and machine parts over about 6 mm.
Light iron
Thin sheet, tins, drums, cupboards and household iron.
Mixed iron
Unsorted iron of different thicknesses.
What affects the iron scrap price?
- Demand from local steel mills and the price of imported scrap.
- Thickness: heavy melting scrap beats light sheet.
- Rust, paint, concrete, wood or rubber attached to the iron.
- Transport cost, because iron is heavy and low value per kg.
Where does iron scrap come from?
- Demolition and renovation: girders, grills, gates and doors.
- Old machinery, motors housings and factory equipment.
- Household items like cupboards, beds, drums and coolers.
- Vehicle bodies and parts.
How to get a better price
- 1Separate heavy pieces from light sheet before the buyer arrives.
- 2Remove wood, concrete and rubber; buyers deduct for them.
- 3Pull out any copper, brass or aluminium parts and sell them separately at higher rates.
- 4For large loads, agree on who pays for loading and transport before weighing.
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What is the iron scrap rate per kg today?
On 23 October 2026, iron scrap in Pakistan is selling for Rs 181 – 192 per kg depending on grade. Prices change with the international market, so check this page before you sell.
What is HMS scrap?
HMS stands for heavy melting scrap: thick iron and steel pieces that go straight into a furnace. It is the main traded grade of ferrous scrap.
Is iron price the same as steel price?
They are close because both go to steel mills, but clean steel such as rebar and plate often fetches slightly more than mixed or rusty iron. See the steel scrap rate page for details.
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