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 June 19, 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

CommodityNorth AmericaEast CoastMidwestWest Coast
Alternator0.46 (0)0.46 (0)0.45 (0)0.47 (0)
#1 Copper Bare Bright5.39 (-0.08)5.39 (-0.08)5.20 (-0.08)5.55 (-0.08)
#1 Copper Wire and Tubing5.29 (-0.08)5.29 (-0.08)5.10 (-0.08)5.45 (-0.08)
#1 Insulated Copper Wire 85% Recovery2.72 (-0.04)2.74 (-0.02)2.70 (-0.02)2.75 (-0.02)
#2 Copper Wire and Tubing5.19 (-0.08)5.19 (-0.08)5.00 (-0.08)5.35 (-0.08)
#2 Insulated Copper Wire 50% Recovery2.57 (-0.02)2.57 (-0.02)2.55 (-0.02)2.58 (-0.02)
#3 Copper - Light Copper5.09 (-0.08)5.09 (-0.08)4.90 (-0.08)5.25 (-0.08)
Copper Radiators3.87 (-0.04)3.87 (-0.04)3.82 (-0.04)3.91 (-0.04)
Copper Transformer Scrap0.57 (0)0.57 (0)0.56 (0)0.59 (0)
Cu Yokes1.25 (-0.01)1.25 (-0.01)1.24 (-0.01)1.26 (-0.01)
Cu/Al Radiator Ends0.65 (0)0.65 (0)0.64 (0)0.66 (0)
Cu/Al Radiators2.79 (0)2.79 (0)2.77 (0)2.81 (0)
Cu/Al Radiators /Fe2.58 (0)2.58 (0)2.56 (0)2.60 (0)
Harness Wire 35% Recovery2.48 (-0.02)2.48 (-0.02)2.45 (-0.02)2.50 (-0.02)
Heater Cores2.39 (-0.02)2.39 (-0.02)2.37 (-0.02)2.39 (-0.02)
Romex® Wire2.72 (-0.02)2.71 (-0.02)2.70 (-0.02)2.73 (-0.02)
Scrap Electric Motors0.45 (0)0.45 (0)0.44 (0)0.46 (0)
Sealed Units0.43 (0)0.43 (0)0.42 (0)0.44 (0)
Starters0.43 (0)0.43 (0)0.42 (0)0.44 (0)
Xmas Lights0.30 (0)0.30 (0)0.29 (0)0.31 (0)

China Copper Scrap Prices

CommodityPriceChangeChange%Unit
#1 Copper Bare Bright93450.0000%CNY/MT
#1 Copper Wire and Tubing89050.0000%CNY/MT
#1 Insulated Copper Wire 85% Recovery45700.0000%CNY/MT
#2 Copper Wire and Tubing88050.0000%CNY/MT
#2 Insulated Copper Wire 50% Recovery28250.0000%CNY/MT
Copper Transformer Scrap12950.0000%CNY/MT
Cu Yokes18950.0000%CNY/MT
Cu/Al Radiators29250.0000%CNY/MT
Harness Wire 35% Recovery19000.0000%CNY/MT
Heater Cores38050.0000%CNY/MT
Scrap Electric Motors8600.0000%CNY/MT
Sealed Units8450.0000%CNY/MT
Sealed Units8450.0000%CNY/MT

India Copper Scrap Prices

CommodityPriceChangeChange%Unit
Copper armeture1078000.0000%Rupee/Ton
Copper cable scrap1088000.0000%Rupee/Ton
Copper heavy scrap1078000.0000%Rupee/Ton
Copper sheet cutting668000.0000%Rupee/Ton
Copper utensil scrap1085000.0000%Rupee/Ton
Copper wire bars (HCL*)1105000.0000%Rupee/Ton

Europe Copper Scrap Prices

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

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