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Copper scrap – Spain

Buyers of copper scrap in Spain according to the Companies register, and the copper scrap trade of the country in 2015–2025 (Eurostat Comext).

A picture of the market – not a commercial recommendation. No prices, ratings or rankings; ordered by straight-line distance or alphabetically. Contact through the company website; the register holds no personal data.

50
buyer plants
25
companies
9
plants with a documented grade

Data as of: · version 2.31 · verified at source up to · Dataset changes · Markdown · JSON

Search buyers with this country set → Metal flow analysis: Copper Flows in Spain This country – aluminium scrap

Buyers in the country

Map of scrap buyers in Europe – Spain Aurubis Berango S.L.U. – Berango – recycling, Berango (recycling) Indumetal Recycling, S.A. – Asua-Erandio – processing of WEEE and composite scrap, Erandio (e-scrap and battery recycling) Alumisel, S.A.U. – Vigo – scrap collection and sorting centre, Vigo (non-ferrous scrap recycling) Reinoxmetal 2002, S.L.U. – Bilbao – stainless steel and nickel alloy scrap processing, Bilbao (non-ferrous and stainless steel scrap recycling) Derichebourg España, S.A.U. – O Porriño (As Gándaras) – non-ferrous scrap yard, O Porriño (non-ferrous scrap recycling) Alumisel, S.A.U. – O Porriño (Budiño) – ferrous and non-ferrous scrap processing plant, O Porriño (shredder and non-ferrous fraction separation) Alumisel, S.A.U. – San Cibrao das Viñas – scrap collection and sorting centre, San Cibrao das Viñas (non-ferrous scrap recycling) EDERFIL BECKER KOOP. E. – Alegia – enamelled winding wire, Alegia (winding wire (drawing and enamelling)) EDERFIL BECKER KOOP. E. – Legorreta – enamelled winding wire, Legorreta (winding wire (drawing and enamelling)) Metales Unzueta II, S.L. – Vitoria-Gasteiz (PI Betoño) – non-ferrous scrap depot, Vitoria-Gasteiz (non-ferrous scrap recycling) Derichebourg España, S.A.U. – Araia (Asparrena) – shredder and cable granulation, Araia (shredder and non-ferrous fraction separation) Derichebourg España, S.A.U. – Logroño – non-ferrous scrap yard, Logroño (non-ferrous scrap recycling) Derichebourg España, S.A.U. – Valladolid (San Cristóbal) – non-ferrous scrap yard, Valladolid (non-ferrous scrap recycling) Derichebourg España, S.A.U. – Zaragoza (Cogullada) – non-ferrous scrapyard, Zaragoza (non-ferrous scrap recycling) Ferromolins, S.L. – Zaragoza (PTR López Soriano) – scrap processing centre, Zaragoza (non-ferrous scrap recycling) Industrias López Soriano, S.A. – Zaragoza (PTR La Cartuja Baja) – shredder and scrap processing, Zaragoza (shredder and non-ferrous fraction separation) La Farga YourCopperSolutions S.A. – Les Masies de Voltregà – rolling mill (ETP and FRHC Cosmelt), Les Masies de Voltregà (wire rod mill) Derichebourg España, S.A.U. – La Muela (Centrovía) – non-ferrous scrap yard, La Muela (non-ferrous scrap recycling) UVE 2003, S.L. – Parets del Vallès – non-ferrous scrap depot, Parets del Vallès (non-ferrous scrap recycling) HME Ibertubos S.A.U. – Santa Perpètua de Mogoda – rurownia, Santa Perpètua de Mogoda (Barcelona) (tubes) Derichebourg España, S.A.U. – Barberà del Vallès – non-ferrous scrap yard, Barberà del Vallès (non-ferrous scrap recycling) Derichebourg España, S.A.U. – Albalate del Arzobispo – lead smelter and aluminium scrap sorting plant, Albalate del Arzobispo (non-ferrous scrap remelting) Ferromolins, S.L. – Molins de Rei – scrap processing centre, Molins de Rei (non-ferrous scrap recycling) Derichebourg España, S.A.U. – Mejorada del Campo – non-ferrous scrap yard, Mejorada del Campo (non-ferrous scrap recycling) UVE 2003 Trading, S.L. – Getafe – non-ferrous scrap depot, Getafe (non-ferrous scrap recycling) Alucob Recycling, S.L. – Casarrubios del Monte – recycling of aluminium-copper radiators, Casarrubios del Monte (non-ferrous scrap recycling) Yainfe Recycling, S.L. – Torrejón de Velasco – scrap and WEEE processing plant, Torrejón de Velasco (non-ferrous scrap recycling) Derichebourg España, S.A.U. – San Martín de la Vega – shredder with fraction separation, San Martín de la Vega (shredder and non-ferrous fraction separation) José Jareño, S.A. – San Martín de la Vega – scrap yard, San Martín de la Vega (non-ferrous scrap recycling) Yainfe Recycling, S.L. – Seseña – scrap processing plant, Seseña (non-ferrous scrap recycling) José Jareño, S.A. – Onda – scrap yard, Onda (non-ferrous scrap recycling) Mirada Levante, S.L. – Minglanilla – cable granulation and aluminium sorting, Minglanilla (cable granulation and copper recovery) José Jareño, S.A. – El Puig de Santa Maria – cable granulation and scrap yard, El Puig de Santa Maria (cable granulation and copper recovery) Fercometal, S.L. – Riba-roja de Túria – non-ferrous scrap depot, Riba-roja de Túria (non-ferrous scrap recycling) Derichebourg España, S.A.U. – Paterna – scrap yard and WEEE processing, Paterna (e-scrap and battery recycling) Erbenmetal, S.L.U. – Xirivella – non-ferrous scrap depot, Xirivella (non-ferrous scrap recycling) Mirada Levante, S.L. – Alaquàs – granulacja kabli, Alaquàs (cable granulation and copper recovery) Erbenmetal, S.L.U. – Torrent – storage and recycling of radiators and brass, Torrent (non-ferrous scrap recycling) Cunext Copper Industries S.L. – Espiel – ESTACOR (wire drawing and tinning plant), Espiel (wire rod and wire) Cunext Copper Industries S.L. – Córdoba – wire rod mill, wire drawing plant, secondary refinery, Córdoba (wire rod mill) Peninsular del Latón, S.A. – Córdoba – brass foundry and extrusion plant, Córdoba (brass and bronze (semis, castings, fittings)) Derichebourg España, S.A.U. – Aznalcóllar – Zerdirator shredder and eddy current separation, Aznalcóllar (shredder and non-ferrous fraction separation) Ferromolins, S.L. – San José de la Rinconada – scrap processing centre, La Rinconada (non-ferrous scrap recycling) Atlantic Copper S.L.U. – Huelva – smelter and refinery (CirCular), Huelva (smelter) Derichebourg España, S.A.U. – Alicante – non-ferrous scrap yard, Alicante (non-ferrous scrap recycling) Derichebourg España, S.A.U. – Alcalá de Guadaíra – non-ferrous scrap yard, Alcalá de Guadaíra (non-ferrous scrap recycling) Bilse Metales, S.L. – Alcalá de Guadaíra – non-ferrous scrap depot, Alcalá de Guadaíra (non-ferrous scrap recycling) Inglés Steel, S.L. – Dos Hermanas – shredder with metal separation, Dos Hermanas (shredder and non-ferrous fraction separation) Hermanos Inglés, S.A. – Alhama de Murcia – shredder with metal separation, Alhama de Murcia (shredder and non-ferrous fraction separation) Derichebourg España, S.A.U. – Málaga (Santa Teresa) – non-ferrous scrap yard, Málaga (non-ferrous scrap recycling)
smelter (document or value-chain link) smelter – type of plant (semi-finished products, foundry) processor Base map: Natural Earth (public domain). Location of some plants: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

  1. Alucob Recycling, S.L.

    Casarrubios del Monte – recycling of aluminium-copper radiators, Casarrubios del Monte · Spain

    processor Scrap in a plant document B class B source · verified 2026-10-08

    Accepted grades: aluminium-copper radiators

    Buyer card · Source ↗

  2. Alumisel, S.A.U.

    O Porriño (Budiño) – ferrous and non-ferrous scrap processing plant, O Porriño · Spain

    processor From the chain link – grades not established B class B source · verified 2026-10-08

    Buyer card · Source ↗

  3. Alumisel, S.A.U.

    San Cibrao das Viñas – scrap collection and sorting centre, San Cibrao das Viñas · Spain

    processor From the chain link – grades not established B class B source · verified 2026-10-08

    Buyer card · Source ↗

  4. Alumisel, S.A.U.

    Vigo – scrap collection and sorting centre, Vigo · Spain

    processor From the chain link – grades not established B class B source · verified 2026-10-08

    Buyer card · Source ↗

  5. Atlantic Copper S.L.U.

    Huelva – smelter and refinery (CirCular), Huelva · Spain

    smelter From the chain link – grades not established A class A source · verified 2026-10-08

    Buyer card · Source ↗

  6. Aurubis Berango S.L.U.

    Berango – recycling, Berango · Spain

    processor From the chain link – grades not established A class A source · verified 2026-10-08

    Buyer card · Source ↗

  7. Bilse Metales, S.L.

    Alcalá de Guadaíra – non-ferrous scrap depot, Alcalá de Guadaíra · Spain

    processor From the chain link – grades not established B class B source · verified 2026-10-08

    Buyer card · Source ↗

  8. Cunext Copper Industries S.L.

    Córdoba – wire rod mill, wire drawing plant, secondary refinery, Córdoba · Spain

    smelter From the chain link – grades not established B class B source · verified 2026-10-08

    Buyer card · Source ↗

  9. Cunext Copper Industries S.L.

    Espiel – ESTACOR (wire drawing and tinning plant), Espiel · Spain

    smelter From the type of plant – not from a document B class B source · verified 2026-10-06

    Buyer card · Source ↗

  10. Derichebourg España, S.A.U.

    Albalate del Arzobispo – lead smelter and aluminium scrap sorting plant, Albalate del Arzobispo · Spain

    smelter From the chain link – grades not established B class B source · verified 2026-10-08

    Buyer card · Source ↗

  11. Derichebourg España, S.A.U.

    Alcalá de Guadaíra – non-ferrous scrap yard, Alcalá de Guadaíra · Spain

    processor From the chain link – grades not established B class B source · verified 2026-10-08

    Buyer card · Source ↗

  12. Derichebourg España, S.A.U.

    Alicante – non-ferrous scrap yard, Alicante · Spain

    processor Scrap in a plant document B class B source · verified 2026-10-08

    Accepted grades: insulated copper wire and cable scrap, aluminium wire and cable scrap

    Buyer card · Source ↗

  13. Derichebourg España, S.A.U.

    Araia (Asparrena) – shredder and cable granulation, Araia · Spain

    processor Scrap in a plant document B class B source · verified 2026-10-08

    Accepted grades: insulated copper wire and cable scrap, aluminium wire and cable scrap

    Buyer card · Source ↗

  14. Derichebourg España, S.A.U.

    Aznalcóllar – Zerdirator shredder and eddy current separation, Aznalcóllar · Spain

    processor From the chain link – grades not established B class B source · verified 2026-10-08

    Buyer card · Source ↗

  15. Derichebourg España, S.A.U.

    Barberà del Vallès – non-ferrous scrap yard, Barberà del Vallès · Spain

    processor From the chain link – grades not established B class B source · verified 2026-10-08

    Buyer card · Source ↗

  16. Derichebourg España, S.A.U.

    La Muela (Centrovía) – non-ferrous scrap yard, La Muela · Spain

    processor From the chain link – grades not established B class B source · verified 2026-10-08

    Buyer card · Source ↗

  17. Derichebourg España, S.A.U.

    Logroño – non-ferrous scrap yard, Logroño · Spain

    processor From the chain link – grades not established B class B source · verified 2026-10-08

    Buyer card · Source ↗

  18. Derichebourg España, S.A.U.

    Málaga (Santa Teresa) – non-ferrous scrap yard, Málaga · Spain

    processor Scrap in a plant document B class B source · verified 2026-10-08

    Accepted grades: insulated copper wire and cable scrap, aluminium wire and cable scrap

    Buyer card · Source ↗

  19. Derichebourg España, S.A.U.

    Mejorada del Campo – non-ferrous scrap yard, Mejorada del Campo · Spain

    processor From the chain link – grades not established B class B source · verified 2026-10-08

    Buyer card · Source ↗

  20. Derichebourg España, S.A.U.

    O Porriño (As Gándaras) – non-ferrous scrap yard, O Porriño · Spain

    processor From the chain link – grades not established B class B source · verified 2026-10-08

    Buyer card · Source ↗

  21. Derichebourg España, S.A.U.

    Paterna – scrap yard and WEEE processing, Paterna · Spain

    processor From the chain link – grades not established B class B source · verified 2026-10-08

    Buyer card · Source ↗

  22. Derichebourg España, S.A.U.

    San Martín de la Vega – shredder with fraction separation, San Martín de la Vega · Spain

    processor From the chain link – grades not established B class B source · verified 2026-10-08

    Buyer card · Source ↗

  23. Derichebourg España, S.A.U.

    Valladolid (San Cristóbal) – non-ferrous scrap yard, Valladolid · Spain

    processor From the chain link – grades not established B class B source · verified 2026-10-08

    Buyer card · Source ↗

  24. Derichebourg España, S.A.U.

    Zaragoza (Cogullada) – non-ferrous scrapyard, Zaragoza · Spain

    processor From the chain link – grades not established B class B source · verified 2026-10-08

    Buyer card · Source ↗

  25. EDERFIL BECKER KOOP. E.

    Alegia – enamelled winding wire, Alegia · Spain

    smelter From the type of plant – not from a document B class B source · verified 2026-10-17

    Buyer card · Source ↗

  26. EDERFIL BECKER KOOP. E.

    Legorreta – enamelled winding wire, Legorreta · Spain

    smelter From the type of plant – not from a document B class B source · verified 2026-10-17

    Buyer card · Source ↗

  27. Erbenmetal, S.L.U.

    Torrent – storage and recycling of radiators and brass, Torrent · Spain

    processor Scrap in a plant document B class B source · verified 2026-10-08

    Accepted grades: brass scrap, aluminium-copper radiators

    Buyer card · Source ↗

  28. Erbenmetal, S.L.U.

    Xirivella – non-ferrous scrap depot, Xirivella · Spain

    processor From the chain link – grades not established B class B source · verified 2026-10-08

    Buyer card · Source ↗

  29. Fercometal, S.L.

    Riba-roja de Túria – non-ferrous scrap depot, Riba-roja de Túria · Spain

    processor Scrap in a plant document B class B source · verified 2026-10-08

    Accepted grades: mixed copper-bearing scrap

    Buyer card · Source ↗

  30. Ferromolins, S.L.

    Molins de Rei – scrap processing centre, Molins de Rei · Spain

    processor From the chain link – grades not established B class B source · verified 2026-10-08

    Buyer card · Source ↗

  31. Ferromolins, S.L.

    San José de la Rinconada – scrap processing centre, La Rinconada · Spain

    processor From the chain link – grades not established B class B source · verified 2026-10-08

    Buyer card · Source ↗

  32. Ferromolins, S.L.

    Zaragoza (PTR López Soriano) – scrap processing centre, Zaragoza · Spain

    processor From the chain link – grades not established B class B source · verified 2026-10-08

    Buyer card · Source ↗

  33. Hermanos Inglés, S.A.

    Alhama de Murcia – shredder with metal separation, Alhama de Murcia · Spain

    processor From the chain link – grades not established B class B source · verified 2026-10-08

    Buyer card · Source ↗

  34. HME Ibertubos S.A.U.

    Santa Perpètua de Mogoda – rurownia, Santa Perpètua de Mogoda (Barcelona) · Spain

    smelter From the type of plant – not from a document B class B source · verified 2026-10-08

    Buyer card · Source ↗

  35. Indumetal Recycling, S.A.

    Asua-Erandio – processing of WEEE and composite scrap, Erandio · Spain

    processor From the chain link – grades not established B class B source · verified 2026-10-08

    Buyer card · Source ↗

  36. Industrias López Soriano, S.A.

    Zaragoza (PTR La Cartuja Baja) – shredder and scrap processing, Zaragoza · Spain

    processor From the chain link – grades not established B class B source · verified 2026-10-08

    Buyer card · Source ↗

  37. Inglés Steel, S.L.

    Dos Hermanas – shredder with metal separation, Dos Hermanas · Spain

    processor From the chain link – grades not established B class B source · verified 2026-10-08

    Buyer card · Source ↗

  38. José Jareño, S.A.

    El Puig de Santa Maria – cable granulation and scrap yard, El Puig de Santa Maria · Spain

    processor Scrap in a plant document B class B source · verified 2026-10-08

    Accepted grades: insulated copper wire and cable scrap, aluminium wire and cable scrap

    Buyer card · Source ↗

  39. José Jareño, S.A.

    Onda – scrap yard, Onda · Spain

    processor From the chain link – grades not established B class B source · verified 2026-10-08

    Buyer card · Source ↗

  40. José Jareño, S.A.

    San Martín de la Vega – scrap yard, San Martín de la Vega · Spain

    processor From the chain link – grades not established B class B source · verified 2026-10-08

    Buyer card · Source ↗

  41. La Farga YourCopperSolutions S.A.

    Les Masies de Voltregà – rolling mill (ETP and FRHC Cosmelt), Les Masies de Voltregà · Spain

    smelter From the chain link – grades not established B class B source · verified 2026-10-08

    Buyer card · Source ↗

  42. Metales Unzueta II, S.L.

    Vitoria-Gasteiz (PI Betoño) – non-ferrous scrap depot, Vitoria-Gasteiz · Spain

    processor From the chain link – grades not established B class B source · verified 2026-10-08

    Buyer card · Source ↗

  43. Mirada Levante, S.L.

    Alaquàs – granulacja kabli, Alaquàs · Spain

    processor Scrap in a plant document B class B source · verified 2026-10-08

    Accepted grades: insulated copper wire and cable scrap, aluminium wire and cable scrap

    Buyer card · Source ↗

  44. Mirada Levante, S.L.

    Minglanilla – cable granulation and aluminium sorting, Minglanilla · Spain

    processor Scrap in a plant document B class B source · verified 2026-10-08

    Accepted grades: insulated copper wire and cable scrap, aluminium wire and cable scrap

    Buyer card · Source ↗

  45. Peninsular del Latón, S.A.

    Córdoba – brass foundry and extrusion plant, Córdoba · Spain

    smelter From the type of plant – not from a document B class B source · verified 2026-10-17

    Buyer card · Source ↗

  46. Reinoxmetal 2002, S.L.U.

    Bilbao – stainless steel and nickel alloy scrap processing, Bilbao · Spain

    processor From the chain link – grades not established B class B source · verified 2026-10-08

    Buyer card · Source ↗

  47. UVE 2003, S.L.

    Parets del Vallès – non-ferrous scrap depot, Parets del Vallès · Spain

    processor From the chain link – grades not established B class B source · verified 2026-10-08

    Buyer card · Source ↗

  48. UVE 2003 Trading, S.L.

    Getafe – non-ferrous scrap depot, Getafe · Spain

    processor From the chain link – grades not established B class B source · verified 2026-10-08

    Buyer card · Source ↗

  49. Yainfe Recycling, S.L.

    Seseña – scrap processing plant, Seseña · Spain

    processor From the chain link – grades not established B class B source · verified 2026-10-08

    Buyer card · Source ↗

  50. Yainfe Recycling, S.L.

    Torrejón de Velasco – scrap and WEEE processing plant, Torrejón de Velasco · Spain

    processor From the chain link – grades not established B class B source · verified 2026-10-08

    Buyer card · Source ↗

Scrap trade

Imports and exports of scrap (total: within the EU and with non-EU countries), balance and unit value from trade declarations.

Copper scrap trade – Spain, 2015–2025 Spain – copper scrap: imports 113,728 t in 2015 and 185,187 t in 2025; exports 156,197 t in 2015 and 223,414 t in 2025. 0 50 k 100 k 150 k 200 k 250 k 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 exports 2015: 156,197 texports 2016: 159,589 texports 2017: 185,611 texports 2018: 163,895 texports 2019: 210,356 texports 2020: 179,581 texports 2021: 190,966 texports 2022: 147,639 texports 2023: 140,500 texports 2024: 170,426 texports 2025: 223,414 t imports 2015: 113,728 timports 2016: 130,564 timports 2017: 150,485 timports 2018: 154,279 timports 2019: 175,361 timports 2020: 147,600 timports 2021: 191,228 timports 2022: 181,159 timports 2023: 165,023 timports 2024: 176,651 timports 2025: 185,187 t
imports exports tonnes (scrap mass)
Table of years (chart data)
Copper scrap trade – Spain, 2015–2025
Year Imports (t)Exports (t)Balance (t) Import unit value (EUR/t)Export unit value (EUR/t)
2015 113,728156,19742,469 2,9102,492
2016 130,564159,58929,025 2,5382,016
2017 150,485185,61135,126 2,6512,606
2018 154,279163,8959,616 2,7663,301
2019 175,361210,35634,995 2,7202,767
2020 147,600179,58131,981 2,8712,663
2021 191,228190,966-262 3,5374,307
2022 181,159147,639-33,520 4,1985,127
2023 165,023140,500-24,523 4,4264,782
2024 176,651170,426-6,226 4,1305,368
2025 185,187223,41438,226 4,5245,897
2026 incomplete year: 2026-01/2026-08 151,958169,86017,902 5,9357,316

Largest scrap suppliers (2025)

  1. France 73,994 t
  2. Portugal 20,019 t
  3. United Kingdom 15,835 t
  4. Italy 12,306 t
  5. Germany 10,738 t

Largest scrap destinations (2025)

  1. China 104,350 t
  2. Pakistan 18,554 t
  3. Thailand 13,164 t
  4. India 11,794 t
  5. Portugal 11,122 t

Unit value (EUR/t) – value divided by mass from trade declarations (Comext); an approximation of the price level, not a market price. CN codes: 7404 00 10, 7404 00 91, 7404 00 99 . Source: Eurostat Comext – EU trade by CN8 (DS-045409), as of 2026-10-20. Balance = exports − imports. Comext

Straight-line distance (great circle) from the shipping point – not road distance. The description of the shipment procedure is general and does not constitute legal advice. Legal status as of 20 October 2026: Regulation (EU) 2024/1157 of the European Parliament and of the Council on shipments of waste. The classification of the waste and the obligations of the parties are determined case by case.

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