North American Copper Scrap Prices Rise While Broader Scrap Market Remains Stable on the Index- June 26, 2026

Daily Scrap Metal Price Report | 2026-06-29 06:04:21 | By Carolina Curiel

70/30 Brass Scrap, 80/20 Brass Scrap, 85/15 Brass Scrap and Brass Radiator scrap prices all held flat.

Summary

Copper leads market gains: Major clean copper scrap grades, including #1 Copper Bare Bright and #1/#2 Copper Wire and Tubing, increased by $0.04 per lb.
Most non-ferrous grades stable: Aluminum, brass, bronze, and secondary copper scrap categories recorded no day-over-day price changes.
Ferrous market remains steady: Stainless steel and steel scrap prices, including #1 HMS, Busheling, and Shredded Auto Scrap, remained unchanged.

MONTREAL (Scrap Monster): North American scrap metal prices were mostly unchanged on the ScrapMonster Price Index as of Friday, June 26, 2026. Copper scrap prices recorded a modest increase, while aluminum, brass/bronze, stainless steel, and steel scrap prices showed no day-over-day variation on the Index.

Key Market Points

Copper was the main mover, with several clean copper grades rising by $0.04 per lb.
All the listed aluminum scrap grades held steady.
Brass/bronze scrap prices were unchanged across the listed categories.
Stainless steel scrap prices saw no day-over-day movement.
Steel scrap prices remained flat across major grades, including #1 HMS, Busheling and Shredded Auto Scrap.

Copper Scrap Prices Record Modest Gains

Copper scrap prices were the clearest positive mover in the North American market. The price of #1 Copper Wire and Tubing increased by $0.04 per lb. #2 Copper Wire and Tubing also rose by $0.04 per lb, while #1 Copper Bare Bright edged higher by the same amount.

#3 Copper-Light Copper prices also advanced by $0.04 per lb. The price of Alternator scrap remained unchanged from the previous day.

The broader secondary copper board did not show the same upward movement. #1 Insulated Copper Wire 85% Recovery and #2 Insulated Copper Wire 50% Recovery were flat on the Index. Copper Radiator, Copper Transformer, Cu Yokes, Cu/Al Radiator Ends, Cu/Al Radiators, Cu/Al Radiators/Fe, Harness Wire 35% Recovery, Romex Wire, Heater Cores, Electric Motors, Starters, Sealed Units, and Xmas Lights all held steady.

Aluminum Scrap Prices Remain Unchanged

Aluminum scrap prices recorded no variation on the Index.

E.C. Aluminum Wire, 1100 Scrap, 3003 Scrap, 356 Aluminum Wheels, 6063 Extrusions, 6063 Extrusions/Fe, 5052 Scrap, 6061 Extrusions, Al/Cu Radiators, Al/Cu Radiators/Fe, Aluminum Radiators and Aluminum Radiators/Fe all held steady.

Aluminum Transformers, Breakage 50% Recovery, Chrome Wheels, Litho Sheets, MLC Clips, Mixed Aluminum Turnings, Old Cast, UBC, Old Sheet, Painted Siding and Zorba 90% NF also recorded no change on the day.

Brass and Bronze Scrap Hold Steady

Brass and bronze scrap prices were unchanged across the North American Index. 70/30 Brass Scrap, 80/20 Brass Scrap, 85/15 Brass Scrap, and Brass Radiator scrap prices all held flat.

Brass Radiator/Fe, Brass Radiator Ends, Red Brass, Red Borings, and Yellow Brass also showed no day-over-day fluctuation.

Stainless Steel Prices Show No Variation

Stainless steel scrap prices were stable across the listed grades. 201 SS, 301 SS, 304 SS Solid, 304 SS Turning, 309 SS, 310 SS, 330 SS, and 316 SS Solid all remained unchanged on the Index.

Steel Scrap Prices Remain Flat Across Major Grades

Steel scrap prices also held steady. #1 Bundle, #1 Busheling, #1 HMS, HMS 80/20, Sheet Metal, Shredded Auto Scrap, and Structural Steel all showed no day-over-day movement.