In the recycling of waste items, a common item in the market is the circuit boards from old electronics, such as those from old mobile phones and computers, or from cars.
In the past, these items were not recycled, but now they have become popular products. The recycling price for mixed circuit boards ranges from 6,000 to 8,000 yuan per ton, while pure computer and mobile phone motherboards can fetch between 15,000 to 30,000 yuan per ton. The number of people entering this recycling business is also continuously increasing.
What is their profit margin? How much can one earn from recycling a ton of old circuit boards?
Today, I will provide a simple analysis and presentation to help everyone understand the profit margins in recycling.
In the recycling of waste circuit boards, the main circuit boards from computers and mobile phones are very valuable, containing precious metals such as gold and silver, as well as other rare metals like platinum and palladium. Generally, there are also non-ferrous metals like copper, nickel, lead, and tin.
For example, from one ton of mobile phone motherboards, various metal components can be extracted: 20 grams of platinum, 400-600 grams of gold, 50-80 grams of palladium, 900-1400 grams of silver, and 120-150 kilograms of copper. The amounts of other metals are less and will not be listed individually. From one ton of computer boards, one can extract 10 grams of platinum, 200-300 grams of gold, 30-50 grams of palladium, and 700-1500 grams of silver.
Based on the specific data and current market metal prices, the income from one ton of mobile phone motherboards is approximately 70,000 to 80,000 yuan, with a recycling price of about 30,000 yuan per ton, and labor and other costs reaching up to 20,000 yuan. The net profit from one ton of waste circuit boards is about 30,000 yuan.
From the analysis above, it is clear that the income from each ton of circuit boards is quite substantial, with earnings exceeding tens of thousands of yuan.
It can be seen that the recycling prices in the market are relatively high, and the profit margins are also considerable, which is why many people are engaged in the recycling of old circuit boards and refining of metal materials.
Therefore, its market prospects are also quite promising. For every pound of ordinary circuit boards recycled, merchants can earn 2 to 3 yuan, while recycling old computer boards and mobile phone motherboards can yield about 8 to 15 yuan per pound, leading to many recyclers collecting old mobile phones and computer boards daily.
Due to the high profits in this industry and the increasing number of participants, the industry is on the rise, and its prosperity is imminent. The market prospects are not a dream but a tangible reality.
Through the above analysis of the profit margins and market prospects of waste circuit board recycling, we can understand the profits and market development prospects of this industry. It is evident that every industry in the market goes through a process of prosperity and decline, with periods of highs and lows. When this industry is thriving, buyers can achieve significant profits. When the industry is in a downturn, profit margins decrease, and the number of participants also declines accordingly. This reflects the priority of economic benefits in a market economy, where profit comes first and benefits are shared. For everyone in society, they are overly focused on profits while neglecting the normal emotional foundations between individuals. This is a flaw in the market economy. They lack the necessary team spirit and only focus on personal gains and losses.
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