North American Scrap Metal Prices Stable; Copper and Brass Record Modest Gains — October 2025 Market Report
Mixed Aluminum Turnings prices also remained unchanged.
TORONTO (Scrap Monster): The North American scrap metal prices remained mostly unchanged on the ScrapMonster Price Index as of Monday, October 27, 2025. Steel and Stainless Steel scrap prices witnessed no change on the Index. Copper and Brass/Bronze scrap prices registered a marginal increase, whereas Aluminum scrap prices remained flat on the Index.
Copper Scrap Prices
The price of Alternator scrap remained unchanged over the previous day. The price of #1 Copper Wire and Tubing increased by $0.04 per Lb. #2 Copper Wire and Tubing prices were also up by $0.04 per Lb. The price of #1 Copper Bare Bright edged higher by $ 0.04 per Lb.
The prices of #1 Insulated Copper Wire 85% Recovery prices witnessed an increase of $0.01 per Lb over the previous day. #2 Insulated Copper Wire 50% Recovery prices were up by $0.01 per Lb on the Index. #3 Copper-Light copper prices recorded an increase of $0.04 per Lb.
The prices of Copper Radiator scrap recorded a jump of $0.01 per Lb on the Index.
Copper Transformer Scrap prices were flat over the day.
Cu Yokes prices reported no change over the previous day.
Cu/Al Radiator Ends, Cu/Al Radiators and Cu/Al Radiators/Fe prices remained stable as of October 27, 2025.
Harness Wire 35% Recovery and Romex Wire prices inched higher by $0.01 per Lb each over the day.
The prices of Heater Cores, Scrap Electric Motors, Starters, Sealed units, and Xmas Lights reported no change from the previous day’s price levels.
Aluminum Scrap Prices
1100 Scrap prices remained flat over the day. The prices of 3003 Scrap were flat on the Index. The prices of 356 Aluminum Wheels and 6063 Extrusions/Fe also were unchanged.
The prices of 6063 Extrusions held steady over the day.
Meantime, prices of 5052 Scrap and 6061 Extrusions remained flat when compared with the prior day.
The prices of Al/Cu Radiators and Al/Cu Radiators/Fe remained unchanged over the day. Aluminum Radiators and Aluminum Radiators/Fe prices held steady. Aluminum Transformers and Breakage 50% Recovery prices remained unchanged as of October 27, 2025.
E.C Aluminum Wire prices were flat on the Index.
Chrome Wheels, Litho Sheets, and MLC Clips held steady at the previous day’s price levels.
Mixed Aluminum Turnings prices also remained unchanged.
The prices of Old Cast and UBC witnessed no change over the previous day.
Old Sheet, Painted Siding, and Zorba 90% NF prices also were unchanged.
Steel Scrap Prices
#1 Bundle prices remained flat.
The prices of #1 Busheling and #1 HMS too reported no change as of October 27, 2025.
HMS 80/20 prices held steady on the Index.
Sheet Metal, Shredded Auto Scrap, and Structural Steel also saw no change in prices when compared with the previous day.
Stainless Steel Scrap Prices
201 SS and 301 SS prices reported no change.
304 SS Solid prices also remained flat over the previous day.
304 SS Turning witnessed no change in prices as of October 27, 2025.
309 SS and 310 SS prices saw no change in price from the previous day’s level.
330 SS prices were flat.
Also, 316 SS Solid prices remained unchanged on the Index.
Brass/Bronze Scrap Prices
The Brass/Bronze Scrap prices in the North American region witnessed slight increase on the Index.
70/30 Brass Scrap, 80/20 Brass Scrap, 85/15 Brass Scrap, and Brass Radiator scrap prices were up by $0.01 per Lb each as of Monday, October 27, 2025.
Brass Radiator /Fe and Brass Radiator Ends prices maintained the previous day's price levels.
Red Brass, Red Borings and Yellow Brass prices edged higher by $0.01 per Lb on the Index.
Market Overview
ScrapMonster Index reported broad stability in North American scrap markets for the week ending October 27, 2025. Non-ferrous metals led movement, with copper wire and tubing segments gaining up to $0.04 per pound. Brass and bronze categories rose modestly by $0.01 per pound.
Ferrous metals, including steel and stainless steel grades, remained flat, while aluminum scrap prices held steady across major grades. The largely unchanged steel market reflects continued balance between domestic supply and slowing manufacturing demand.
Industry Expert Commentary
Copper’s resilience this week reflects underlying global demand and consistent supply from recyclers. Market participants should closely watch non-ferrous metals for potential signals of increased momentum as manufacturing trends evolve.
Global Context
North American scrap markets mirrored recent European trends, with limited volatility and minor upside in select non-ferrous categories. Asian markets exhibited higher volatility amid fluctuating export orders.
Takeaways for Market Participants
Monitor copper and brass scrap segments for future price momentum.
Steel and aluminum sectors likely to remain stable short term.
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Did you know?
Copper’s recyclability makes it a perennial leader in non-ferrous market momentum. Minor price upticks can have outsized effects on scrap yard profitability during stable months.
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