Aluminium Scrap Price List: Understanding Grades and Value in Dammam
Not all aluminium scrap is worth the same. A price list for aluminium scrap is really a grading list — buyers sort aluminium by alloy, cleanliness, and form, then price each category separately. This guide breaks down the main aluminium scrap categories used by buyers in Dammam so you know what your load is likely worth before you call for a quote.
Why Aluminium Scrap Is Graded, Not Priced as One Item
Aluminium comes in dozens of alloys, and each one melts and recycles differently. Buyers separate loads into grades so that clean, high-value aluminium is not priced the same as mixed or contaminated scrap. This is also why one buyer’s “price list” can look different from another’s — grading standards vary slightly between yards.
Aluminium Scrap Price List by Type
| Grade | Description | Value Level |
|---|---|---|
| Extrusion (clean) | Window frames, door frames, profiles — uncoated | High |
| Extrusion (painted/coated) | Same as above but with paint or powder coating | Medium |
| Sheet aluminium | Flat aluminium panels, cladding, roofing sheets | Medium–High |
| Aluminium cable (bare) | Stripped electrical cable, no insulation | High |
| Aluminium cable (insulated) | Cable still with plastic coating | Medium |
| Cast aluminium | Engine parts, pots, wheels, fittings | Medium |
| Zorba (mixed shredded aluminium) | Shredded mixed aluminium from vehicle/appliance recycling | Medium |
| Tense/Taint-tabor aluminium | Mixed aluminium with iron or steel attachments | Low–Medium |
| UBC (used beverage cans) | Aluminium drink cans | Low–Medium |
Prices move daily with the global aluminium market. This table shows relative value only — call 0583593660 for today’s rate.
What Is Zorba Aluminium Scrap?
Zorba is the industry term for shredded, mixed non-ferrous metal — mostly aluminium — that comes out of shredding cars, appliances, or mixed demolition waste. It still contains small amounts of other metals like copper, zinc, or stainless steel, so it is priced lower than clean sorted aluminium. If your site generates Zorba-grade material from demolition work, it is still sellable, just at a different value tier than pure extrusion.
What Is Tense Aluminium Scrap?
“Tense” (sometimes written Taint/Tabor or Tense/Taint-Tabor) refers to aluminium scrap that is mixed with iron, steel, or other metals attached to it — for example, aluminium window frames still bolted to steel brackets. Buyers price this lower than clean aluminium because the metals have to be separated before melting. Removing the steel yourself before selling can raise the value of the load.
Factors That Move a Load Up or Down the Price List
- Sorting — separating aluminium from iron, copper, and plastic before pickup improves your rate.
- Cleanliness — removing paint, rubber gaskets, and dirt raises the grade.
- Quantity — bulk loads from contractors and factories are priced better per kg than small mixed lots.
- Alloy consistency — a single alloy type is worth more than a mixed batch.
Getting the Best Rate From the Price List
- Sort aluminium away from iron, copper, and other metals where possible.
- Remove attached rubber, plastic, or steel fittings if it is easy to do safely.
- Keep extrusion, sheet, cable, and cast aluminium in separate piles.
- Call 0583593660 with photos and estimated weight for an accurate quote before pickup.
We Buy Every Grade Across Dammam, Khobar and Qatif
Whether your load is clean extrusion from a fit-out project or mixed Zorba-grade material from a demolition job, we buy all aluminium scrap grades and weigh everything digitally on-site. Contractors with large or recurring loads can arrange scheduled collection instead of one-off calls.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there one official aluminium scrap price list in Saudi Arabia? No, there is no single fixed national price list. Rates move daily with global aluminium prices, and each buyer grades material slightly differently.
What is the highest-value aluminium scrap type? Clean, uncoated extrusion and bare aluminium cable typically sit at the top of the value range because they need little to no processing before melting.
What is Zorba scrap exactly? Zorba is shredded mixed non-ferrous metal, mostly aluminium, that comes from shredding cars and appliances. It is priced lower than sorted clean aluminium.
Does removing paint increase the price? Yes, clean uncoated aluminium is worth more than painted or powder-coated aluminium of the same type.
Do you buy small mixed loads, not just sorted ones? Yes, we buy mixed loads too, just at the mixed-grade rate rather than the sorted rate.
How do I know which grade my scrap falls into? Send photos over WhatsApp to 0583593660 and we will tell you the likely grade and value level before you commit to pickup.
Do you buy aluminium cans (UBC) in bulk? Yes, though UBC is priced lower than extrusion or sheet aluminium due to its light weight and coatings.
Is Tense aluminium worth selling, or should I separate it first? It is still worth selling as-is, but separating the steel or iron attachments first will get you a better rate.
Do prices differ between Dammam, Khobar, and Qatif? Rates follow the same regional market across the Eastern Province; the main difference is transport, which we factor into free pickup for reasonable quantities.
Can I get today’s exact rate over the phone? Yes, call or WhatsApp 0583593660 with your scrap type and estimated weight for a same-day quote.