#2 Copper Wire and Tubing Scrap Price

Market price summary

The #2 Copper Wire and Tubing Scrap Price witnessed an increase of $US 0.12 per Lb over the previous day in the United States. The price increased from $US 6.15 to $US 6.27.The #2 Copper Wire and Tubing Scrap Price witnessed an increase of CNY 1850 per MT over the previous day in China. The price increased from CNY 98500.00 to CNY 100350.00.The #2 Copper Wire and Tubing Scrap Price prices recorded no change over the prior day's prices in Europe. The price remain the same at $US 4750.00 per Tonne.The prices displayed are three months old. For live prices, subscribe to the Premium Membership

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6.27$US/Lb +0.12(+1.95)
May 11, 2026
Price ChangeChange%Month HighMonth LowYear HighYear Low
+0.12+1.95%6.556.046.554.85

#2 Copper Wire and Tubing Scrap Price Historical Prices *Available since Mar,2012.

DateNorth AmericaWest CoastMidwestEast Coast
2026-05-126.296.296.106.39
2026-05-116.176.175.986.27
2026-05-086.006.005.816.10
2026-05-075.865.865.675.96
2026-05-065.875.875.685.97
2026-05-055.695.695.505.79
2026-05-045.565.565.375.66

100350.00CNY/MT
May 11, 2026
Price ChangeChange%Month HighMonth LowYear HighYear Low
1850+1.88%102800.00100150.00102800.0085750.00

#2 Copper Wire and Tubing Scrap Price Historical Prices*Available since Mar,2012.

DatePriceUnit
2026-05-12100350.00CNY/MT
2026-05-1198500.00CNY/MT
2026-05-0898350.00CNY/MT
2026-05-0796850.00CNY/MT
2026-05-0696500.00CNY/MT
2026-05-0594850.00CNY/MT
2026-05-0494850.00CNY/MT

4750.00$US/Tonne
May 11, 2026
Price ChangeChange%Month HighMonth LowYear HighYear Low
00%4750.004750.004750.004750.00

#2 Copper Wire and Tubing Scrap Price Historical Prices *Available since Dec,1969.

DatePriceUnit
2026-05-124750.00$US/Tonne
2026-05-114750.00$US/Tonne
2026-05-084750.00$US/Tonne
2026-05-074750.00$US/Tonne
2026-05-064750.00$US/Tonne
2026-05-054750.00$US/Tonne
2026-05-044750.00$US/Tonne

About #2 Copper Wire and Tubing

#2 Copper Wire and Tubing

#2 Copper Wire and Tubing and are some of the most common copper materials found in scrap yards and around construction sites. They consist mainly of copper tubing from plumbing parts and fixtures and HVAC parts and equipment, as well as copper wiring, generally found in construction sites from general electrical applications.

For copper wires and tubes to be considered #2 Copper Wire and Tubing, they can consist of miscellaneous copper scraps with minimal soldering , iron attachments, brittle wire, and can contain copper connections.

#2 Copper Wire and Tubing are considered to be very valuable scrap materials and can be sold to scrap yards and dealers at high prices, usually by the pound.

ISRI’s Specification Code: CLIFF

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Copper prices fluctuate daily, you can view today’s copper prices here: Copper Scrap Prices

North America
6.29$US/Lb
High
6.45 (Year) - 6.45 (Month)
Low
5.04 (Year) - 6.23 (Month)
USA East Coast
6.29$US/Lb
High
6.45 (Year) - 6.45 (Month)
Low
5.04 (Year) - 6.23 (Month)
USA Midwest
6.10$US/Lb
High
6.26 (Year) - 6.26 (Month)
Low
4.85 (Year) - 6.04 (Month)
USA West Coast
6.39$US/Lb
High
6.55 (Year) - 6.55 (Month)
Low
5.20 (Year) - 6.33 (Month)
China
100350.00CNY/MT
High
102800.00 (Year) - 102800.00 (Month)
Low
85750.00 (Year) - 100150.00 (Month)
Europe
4750.00$US/Tonne
High
4750.00 (Year) - 4750.00 (Month)
Low
4750.00 (Year) - 4750.00 (Month)