Why Are Brass Prices Falling in Birmingham? What Sellers Need to Know

August 12, 2026

If you’ve noticed brass prices softening in Birmingham recently, you’re not imagining it. Our latest market tracking shows brass values in the city have dipped more than any other metal we handle this month. Here’s what’s driving the change, and what it means if you’re planning to sell.

WHAT’S HAPPENING TO BRASS PRICES?

Brass, an alloy of copper and zinc, tracks closely with copper markets, but it is also sensitive to its own supply and demand dynamics. Recent movements in global copper and zinc pricing, combined with softer demand from some foundries, have pulled brass rates down in Birmingham over the past week. It’s a reminder that scrap metal prices are never static — they shift with international commodity markets, exchange rates and local demand.

WHAT THIS MEANS FOR SELLERS

A short-term dip doesn’t mean brass isn’t worth selling. It simply means timing and preparation matter more than ever:

Check prices before you travel. We update our scrap metal prices online daily, so you always know the current rate before bringing brass to the yard.

Sort your grades. Clean brass fittings, mixed brass and turnings are priced differently. Keeping grades separate ensures you get the best rate for each type.

Don’t wait too long. If you’re holding brass speculating on a bounce back, remember that storage and handling have their own costs. Selling at a fair, transparent price today is often better than gambling on a market recovery.

WHY SELL YOUR BRASS TO WEST MIDLANDS METALS?

We’re a specialist non-ferrous scrap metal merchant based in Birmingham, serving customers across Solihull, Walsall, Sutton Coldfield, Wolverhampton, Dudley and West Bromwich. We offer:

– Daily updated, transparent brass prices
– Instant same-day bank payment
– Accurate digital weighing
– Full Waste Transfer Documentation
– Decades of experience grading non-ferrous metals

If you’re also holding copper, lead or other non-ferrous scrap, check our copper scrap prices in Birmingham or our lead scrap prices for Birmingham and Solihull pages for the latest rates.