United States #3 Copper - Light Copper Scrap Price
Below are the current prices of #3 Copper - Light Copper Scrap in the East Coast, Midwest, and West Coast regions of the United States and North America. Current prices were updated on February 25, 2026. The prices displayed are three months old. For live prices, subscribe to the Premium Membership
5.59$US/Lb
February 25, 2026
| Price Change | Change% | Month High | Month Low | Year High | Year Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +0.05 | +0.91% | 6.34 | 5.27 | 6.34 | 4.75 |
North America
5.63$US/Lb
High: 6.24 (Year) 6.24 (Month)
Low: 4.94 (Year) 5.46 (Month)
USA East Coast
5.63$US/Lb
High: 6.24 (Year) 6.24 (Month)
Low: 4.94 (Year) 5.46 (Month)
USA Midwest
5.43$US/Lb
High: 6.05 (Year) 6.05 (Month)
Low: 4.75 (Year) 5.27 (Month)
USA West Coast
5.68$US/Lb
High: 6.34 (Year) 6.34 (Month)
Low: 5.10 (Year) 5.56 (Month)
United States #3 Copper - Light Copper Scrap Historical Prices *Available since Dec,1969.
| Date | North America | West Coast | Midwest | East Coast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-26 | 5.63 | 5.63 | 5.43 | 5.68 |
| 2026-02-25 | 5.58 | 5.58 | 5.38 | 5.63 |
| 2026-02-24 | 5.50 | 5.50 | 5.30 | 5.55 |
| 2026-02-23 | 5.39 | 5.39 | 5.19 | 5.44 |
| 2026-02-20 | 5.45 | 5.45 | 5.25 | 5.50 |
| 2026-02-19 | 5.35 | 5.35 | 5.15 | 5.40 |
| 2026-02-18 | 5.36 | 5.36 | 5.16 | 5.41 |
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