Copper Scrap Prices
Below are the current prices of Copper Scrap. The pricing data is collected from hundreds of scrap companies, including scrap yards, brokers, and exporters, in the United States, China, India, and Europe . Current Prices were updated on 09, May 2025. The prices displayed are three months old. For live prices, subscribe to the Premium Membership
United States Copper Scrap Prices
| Commodity | North America | East Coast | Midwest | West Coast |
| Alternator | 0.41 (+0.01) | 0.41 (+0.01) | 0.40 (+0.01) | 0.42 (+0.01) |
| #1 Copper Bare Bright | 4.46 (+0.16) | 4.46 (+0.16) | 4.36 (+0.16) | 4.49 (+0.16) |
| #1 Copper Wire and Tubing | 4.36 (+0.16) | 4.36 (+0.16) | 4.26 (+0.16) | 4.39 (+0.16) |
| #1 Insulated Copper Wire 85% Recovery | 1.88 (+0.05) | 1.88 (+0.05) | 1.87 (+0.05) | 1.89 (+0.05) |
| #2 Copper Wire and Tubing | 4.26 (+0.16) | 4.26 (+0.16) | 4.16 (+0.16) | 4.29 (+0.16) |
| #2 Insulated Copper Wire 50% Recovery | 1.69 (+0.05) | 1.69 (+0.05) | 1.68 (+0.05) | 1.70 (+0.05) |
| #3 Copper - Light Copper | 4.16 (+0.16) | 4.16 (+0.16) | 4.06 (+0.16) | 4.19 (+0.16) |
| Copper Radiators | 2.80 (+0.09) | 2.80 (+0.09) | 2.79 (+0.09) | 2.81 (+0.09) |
| Copper Transformer Scrap | 0.45 (+0.01) | 0.45 (+0.01) | 0.44 (+0.01) | 0.46 (+0.01) |
| Cu Yokes | 0.92 (+0.02) | 0.92 (+0.02) | 0.91 (+0.02) | 0.93 (+0.02) |
| Cu/Al Radiator Ends | 0.58 (+0.01) | 0.58 (+0.01) | 0.57 (+0.01) | 0.59 (+0.01) |
| Cu/Al Radiators | 1.77 (+0.04) | 1.77 (+0.04) | 1.75 (+0.04) | 1.79 (+0.04) |
| Cu/Al Radiators /Fe | 1.56 (+0.04) | 1.56 (+0.04) | 1.54 (+0.04) | 1.58 (+0.04) |
| Harness Wire 35% Recovery | 1.59 (+0.04) | 1.59 (+0.04) | 1.58 (+0.04) | 1.60 (+0.04) |
| Heater Cores | 1.71 (+0.04) | 1.71 (+0.04) | 1.70 (+0.04) | 1.72 (+0.04) |
| Romex® Wire | 1.86 (+0.05) | 1.85 (+0.05) | 1.84 (+0.05) | 1.88 (+0.05) |
| Scrap Electric Motors | 0.50 (+0.01) | 0.50 (+0.01) | 0.49 (+0.01) | 0.52 (+0.02) |
| Sealed Units | 0.40 (+0.01) | 0.40 (+0.01) | 0.39 (+0.01) | 0.41 (+0.01) |
| Starters | 0.41 (+0.01) | 0.41 (+0.01) | 0.40 (+0.01) | 0.41 (+0.01) |
| Xmas Lights | 0.28 (+0.01) | 0.28 (+0.01) | 0.27 (+0.01) | 0.28 (+0.01) |
China Copper Scrap Prices
| Commodity | Price | Change | Change% | Unit |
| #1 Copper Bare Bright | 76100.00 | +800 | +1.06% | CNY/MT |
| #1 Copper Wire and Tubing | 72400.00 | +800 | +1.12% | CNY/MT |
| #1 Insulated Copper Wire 85% Recovery | 37450.00 | +400 | +1.08% | CNY/MT |
| #2 Copper Wire and Tubing | 71400.00 | +800 | +1.13% | CNY/MT |
| #2 Insulated Copper Wire 50% Recovery | 25450.00 | +150 | +0.59% | CNY/MT |
| Copper Transformer Scrap | 12200.00 | +50 | +0.41% | CNY/MT |
| Cu Yokes | 17400.00 | +50 | +0.29% | CNY/MT |
| Cu/Al Radiators | 26450.00 | +150 | +0.57% | CNY/MT |
| Harness Wire 35% Recovery | 17500.00 | +50 | +0.29% | CNY/MT |
| Heater Cores | 30750.00 | +300 | +0.99% | CNY/MT |
| Scrap Electric Motors | 7550.00 | +50 | +0.67% | CNY/MT |
| Sealed Units | 7400.00 | +50 | +0.68% | CNY/MT |
| Sealed Units | 7400.00 | +50 | +0.68% | CNY/MT |
India Copper Scrap Prices
| Commodity | Price | Change | Change% | Unit |
| Copper armeture | 840000.00 | +6000 | +0.72% | Rupee/Ton |
| Copper cable scrap | 850000.00 | +6000 | +0.71% | Rupee/Ton |
| Copper heavy scrap | 840000.00 | +6000 | +0.72% | Rupee/Ton |
| Copper sheet cutting | 429000.00 | +6000 | +1.42% | Rupee/Ton |
| Copper utensil scrap | 844000.00 | +6000 | +0.72% | Rupee/Ton |
| Copper wire bars (HCL*) | 861000.00 | +6000 | +0.7% | Rupee/Ton |
Europe Copper Scrap Prices
| Commodity | Price | Change | Change% | Unit |
| #1 Copper Bare Bright | 6000.00 | 0 | 0% | $US/Tonne |
| #1 Copper Wire and Tubing | 5200.00 | 0 | 0% | $US/Tonne |
| #1 Insulated Copper Wire 85% Recovery | 1900.00 | 0 | 0% | $US/Tonne |
| #2 Copper Wire and Tubing | 4750.00 | 0 | 0% | $US/Tonne |
| Braziery Copper | 4400.00 | 0 | 0% | $US/Tonne |
| Copper Dry Bright | 6000.00 | 0 | 0% | $US/Tonne |
| Copper Radiators | 2650.00 | 0 | 0% | $US/Tonne |
| Copper Tube | 5200.00 | 0 | 0% | $US/Tonne |
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