Copper Scrap Prices
Below are the current prices of . 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 November 05, 2026. The prices displayed are three months old. For live prices, subscribe to the Premium Membership
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United States Copper Scrap Prices
| Commodity | North America | East Coast | Midwest | West Coast |
| Alternator | 0.53 (0.02) | 0.53 (0.02) | 0.52 (0.02) | 0.54 (0.02) |
| #1 Copper Bare Bright | 6.65 (0.11) | 6.65 (0.11) | 6.46 (0.11) | 6.75 (0.11) |
| #1 Copper Wire and Tubing | 6.55 (0.11) | 6.55 (0.11) | 6.36 (0.11) | 6.65 (0.11) |
| #1 Insulated Copper Wire 85% Recovery | 3.19 (0.03) | 3.19 (0.03) | 3.15 (0.03) | 3.21 (0.03) |
| #2 Copper Wire and Tubing | 6.45 (0.11) | 6.45 (0.11) | 6.26 (0.11) | 6.55 (0.11) |
| #2 Insulated Copper Wire 50% Recovery | 3.03 (0.03) | 3.03 (0.03) | 3.01 (0.03) | 3.04 (0.03) |
| #3 Copper - Light Copper | 6.35 (0.11) | 6.35 (0.11) | 6.16 (0.11) | 6.45 (0.11) |
| Copper Radiators | 4.40 (0.04) | 4.40 (0.04) | 4.36 (0.04) | 4.43 (0.04) |
| Copper Transformer Scrap | 0.60 (0.01) | 0.60 (0.01) | 0.59 (0.01) | 0.62 (0.01) |
| Cu Yokes | 1.46 (0.02) | 1.46 (0.02) | 1.45 (0.02) | 1.47 (0.02) |
| Cu/Al Radiator Ends | 0.70 (0.05) | 0.70 (0.05) | 0.69 (0.05) | 0.71 (0.05) |
| Cu/Al Radiators | 3.25 (0.15) | 3.25 (0.15) | 3.23 (0.15) | 3.27 (0.15) |
| Cu/Al Radiators /Fe | 2.99 (0.15) | 2.99 (0.15) | 2.97 (0.15) | 3.01 (0.15) |
| Harness Wire 35% Recovery | 2.87 (0.03) | 2.87 (0.03) | 2.86 (0.03) | 2.87 (0.03) |
| Heater Cores | 2.73 (0.02) | 2.73 (0.02) | 2.71 (0.02) | 2.73 (0.02) |
| Romex® Wire | 3.16 (0.03) | 3.15 (0.03) | 3.12 (0.03) | 3.16 (0.03) |
| Scrap Electric Motors | 0.55 (0.02) | 0.55 (0.02) | 0.54 (0.02) | 0.56 (0.02) |
| Sealed Units | 0.53 (0.02) | 0.53 (0.02) | 0.52 (0.02) | 0.54 (0.02) |
| Starters | 0.53 (0.02) | 0.53 (0.02) | 0.52 (0.02) | 0.54 (0.02) |
| Xmas Lights | 0.35 (0.01) | 0.35 (0.01) | 0.34 (0.01) | 0.36 (0.01) |
China Copper Scrap Prices
| Commodity | Price | Change | Change% | Unit |
| #1 Copper Bare Bright | 106450.00 | 0 | 0% | CNY/MT |
| #1 Copper Wire and Tubing | 102350.00 | 0 | 0% | CNY/MT |
| #1 Insulated Copper Wire 85% Recovery | 51850.00 | 0 | 0% | CNY/MT |
| #2 Copper Wire and Tubing | 101350.00 | 0 | 0% | CNY/MT |
| #2 Insulated Copper Wire 50% Recovery | 31150.00 | 0 | 0% | CNY/MT |
| Copper Transformer Scrap | 13600.00 | 0 | 0% | CNY/MT |
| Cu Yokes | 19800.00 | 0 | 0% | CNY/MT |
| Cu/Al Radiators | 32150.00 | 0 | 0% | CNY/MT |
| Harness Wire 35% Recovery | 20000.00 | 0 | 0% | CNY/MT |
| Heater Cores | 43500.00 | 0 | 0% | CNY/MT |
| Scrap Electric Motors | 9050.00 | 0 | 0% | CNY/MT |
| Sealed Units | 8950.00 | 0 | 0% | CNY/MT |
| Sealed Units | 8950.00 | 0 | 0% | CNY/MT |
India Copper Scrap Prices
| Commodity | Price | Change | Change% | Unit |
| Copper armeture | 1336000.00 | 0 | 0% | Rupee/Ton |
| Copper cable scrap | 1346000.00 | 0 | 0% | Rupee/Ton |
| Copper heavy scrap | 1336000.00 | 0 | 0% | Rupee/Ton |
| Copper sheet cutting | 926000.00 | 0 | 0% | Rupee/Ton |
| Copper utensil scrap | 1344000.00 | 0 | 0% | Rupee/Ton |
| Copper wire bars (HCL*) | 1369000.00 | 0 | 0% | Rupee/Ton |
Europe Copper Scrap Prices
| Commodity | Price | Change | Change% | Unit |
| #1 Copper Bare Bright | 6000.00 | 0 | 0% | USD/Tonne |
| #1 Copper Wire and Tubing | 5200.00 | 0 | 0% | USD/Tonne |
| #1 Insulated Copper Wire 85% Recovery | 1900.00 | 0 | 0% | USD/Tonne |
| #2 Copper Wire and Tubing | 4750.00 | 0 | 0% | USD/Tonne |
| Braziery Copper | 4400.00 | 0 | 0% | USD/Tonne |
| Copper Dry Bright | 6000.00 | 0 | 0% | USD/Tonne |
| Copper Radiators | 2650.00 | 0 | 0% | USD/Tonne |
| Copper Tube | 5200.00 | 0 | 0% | USD/Tonne |
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