The price of aluminum per pound varies depending on the type and condition of the aluminum.
- For raw or commodity aluminum, the market price is approximately $1.12 per pound as of May 2025
- Scrap aluminum prices differ by type:
- Clean aluminum scrap typically fetches around $0.60 to $0.61 per pound
* Aluminum siding and dirty aluminum scrap are lower, around $0.15 to $0.61 per pound depending on cleanliness
* Aluminum wheels can be priced around $0.67 to $0.85 per pound
* Aluminum radiators range from $0.35 (dirty) to $0.60 (clean) per pound
* Specialty aluminum scrap like extruded aluminum can be about $0.75 to $0.95 per pound
* Aluminum/copper radiators can be higher, up to $1.45 per pound
The exact price depends on the aluminum form, purity, and market conditions, with live prices updated daily by scrap yards and commodity markets
. In summary, for general aluminum commodity pricing, expect about $1.12 per pound, while scrap aluminum prices range roughly from $0.15 to $1.45 per pound depending on the type and condition
