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 September 21, 2026. The prices displayed are three months old. For live prices, subscribe to the Premium Membership

Prices updated on September 21, 2026.The prices displayed are three months old. For live prices Subscribe to Premium

United States Copper Scrap Prices

CommodityNorth AmericaEast CoastMidwestWest Coast
Alternator0.50 (0)0.50 (0)0.49 (0)0.51 (0)
#1 Copper Bare Bright6.23 (-0.06)6.23 (-0.06)6.04 (-0.06)6.33 (-0.06)
#1 Copper Wire and Tubing6.13 (-0.06)6.13 (-0.06)5.94 (-0.06)6.23 (-0.06)
#1 Insulated Copper Wire 85% Recovery3.05 (-0.01)3.05 (-0.01)3.01 (-0.01)3.07 (-0.01)
#2 Copper Wire and Tubing6.03 (-0.06)6.03 (-0.06)5.84 (-0.06)6.13 (-0.06)
#2 Insulated Copper Wire 50% Recovery2.88 (-0.01)2.88 (-0.01)2.86 (-0.01)2.89 (-0.01)
#3 Copper - Light Copper5.93 (-0.06)5.93 (-0.06)5.74 (-0.06)6.03 (-0.06)
Copper Radiators4.28 (-0.02)4.28 (-0.02)4.23 (-0.02)4.32 (-0.02)
Copper Transformer Scrap0.59 (0)0.59 (0)0.58 (0)0.61 (0)
Cu Yokes1.41 (0)1.41 (0)1.40 (0)1.42 (0)
Cu/Al Radiator Ends0.65 (0)0.65 (0)0.64 (0)0.66 (0)
Cu/Al Radiators3.10 (0)3.10 (0)3.08 (0)3.12 (0)
Cu/Al Radiators /Fe2.84 (0)2.84 (0)2.82 (0)2.86 (0)
Harness Wire 35% Recovery2.79 (-0.01)2.79 (-0.01)2.78 (-0.01)2.79 (-0.01)
Heater Cores2.64 (0)2.64 (0)2.62 (0)2.64 (0)
Romex® Wire3.03 (-0.01)3.02 (-0.01)3.00 (-0.01)3.03 (-0.01)
Scrap Electric Motors0.50 (0)0.50 (0)0.49 (0)0.51 (0)
Sealed Units0.48 (0)0.48 (0)0.47 (0)0.49 (0)
Starters0.48 (0)0.48 (0)0.47 (0)0.49 (0)
Xmas Lights0.33 (0)0.33 (0)0.32 (0)0.34 (0)

China Copper Scrap Prices

CommodityPriceChangeChange%Unit
#1 Copper Bare Bright103750.0000%CNY/MT
#1 Copper Wire and Tubing99650.0000%CNY/MT
#1 Insulated Copper Wire 85% Recovery50500.0000%CNY/MT
#2 Copper Wire and Tubing98650.0000%CNY/MT
#2 Insulated Copper Wire 50% Recovery30700.0000%CNY/MT
Copper Transformer Scrap13350.0000%CNY/MT
Cu Yokes19500.0000%CNY/MT
Cu/Al Radiators31700.0000%CNY/MT
Harness Wire 35% Recovery19750.0000%CNY/MT
Heater Cores42450.0000%CNY/MT
Scrap Electric Motors8950.0000%CNY/MT
Sealed Units8850.0000%CNY/MT
Sealed Units8850.0000%CNY/MT

India Copper Scrap Prices

CommodityPriceChangeChange%Unit
Copper armeture1283000.0000%Rupee/Ton
Copper cable scrap1293000.0000%Rupee/Ton
Copper heavy scrap1283000.0000%Rupee/Ton
Copper sheet cutting873000.0000%Rupee/Ton
Copper utensil scrap1291000.0000%Rupee/Ton
Copper wire bars (HCL*)1310000.0000%Rupee/Ton

Europe Copper Scrap Prices

CommodityPriceChangeChange%Unit
#1 Copper Bare Bright6000.0000%USD/Tonne
#1 Copper Wire and Tubing5200.0000%USD/Tonne
#1 Insulated Copper Wire 85% Recovery1900.0000%USD/Tonne
#2 Copper Wire and Tubing4750.0000%USD/Tonne
Braziery Copper4400.0000%USD/Tonne
Copper Dry Bright6000.0000%USD/Tonne
Copper Radiators2650.0000%USD/Tonne
Copper Tube5200.0000%USD/Tonne

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