North American Copper Scrap Prices Rise While Broader Scrap Market Remains Stable on the Index- July 27, 2026

Daily Scrap Metal Price Report | 2026-07-28 01:06:25 | By Carolina Curiel

Copper scrap values posted slight gains, whereas brass/bronze, stainless steel, and steel scrap categories held steady with no day-over-day changes. Meanwhile, E.C. Aluminum Wire prices registered a modest uptick on the Index.

Summary

Copper scrap prices edged higher, with major grades such as #1 Copper Wire and Tubing and #1 Copper Bare Bright gaining $0.04 per lb.
E.C. Aluminum Wire was the only aluminum grade to increase, rising by $0.01 per lb, while other aluminum scrap categories remained unchanged.
Brass, bronze, stainless steel, and steel scrap prices were stable, with no day-over-day movement across their listed grades.

MONTREAL (Scrap Monster): North American scrap metal markets remained largely stable on the ScrapMonster Price Index on Monday, July 27, 2026. Copper scrap values posted slight gains, whereas brass/bronze, stainless steel, and steel scrap categories held steady with no day-over-day changes. Meanwhile, E.C. Aluminum Wire prices registered a modest uptick on the Index.

Key Market Points

Copper was the main mover, with copper grades rising by up to $0.04 per lb.
Among the listed aluminum scrap grades, E.C. Aluminum Wire alone saw a price increase.
Brass and bronze scrap prices remained unchanged across all listed categories.
Stainless steel scrap prices showed no movement compared to the previous day.
Major steel scrap grades, such as #1 HMS, Busheling, and Shredded Auto Scrap, recorded no day-over-day price changes.

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.

#1 Insulated Copper Wire 85% Recovery and #2 Insulated Copper Wire 50% Recovery prices edged higher by $0.01 per Lb on the Index.

Also, Copper Radiator scrap, Scrap Electric Motors, Sealed Units, and Starters prices increased by $0.02 per Lb over the previous day’s prices.

Meanwhile, Copper Transformer, Cu Yokes, Cu/Al Radiator Ends, Cu/Al Radiators, Cu/Al Radiators/Fe, Harness Wire 35% Recovery, Romex Wire, Heater Cores, and Xmas Lights all held steady.

E.C. Aluminum Wire Scrap Prices Rise

Aluminum scrap prices mostly recorded no variation on the Index.

The only exception was E.C. Aluminum Wire, whose prices went higher by $0.01 per Lb on the Index.

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 Prices Continue to Hold Firm

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.

No Change in Stainless Steel Scrap Prices

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 Market Remains Stable 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.