October 15, 2025-North American Copper, Aluminum Scrap Prices Dipped on the Index
Daily Scrap Metal Price Report | 2025-10-17 09:23:46
Old Sheet, Painted Siding, and Zorba 90% NF prices also dropped by $0.01 per Lb.
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TORONTO (Scrap Monster): The prices of a few scrap categories in North American region recorded decline on the ScrapMonster Price Index as of Wednesday, October 15, 2025. Steel and Stainless Steel scrap prices witnessed no change on the Index. Copper and Aluminum scrap prices registered a marginal decline, whereas Brass/Bronze scrap prices remained stable on the Index.
Alternator prices held steady on the Index.
The price of #1 Copper Wire and Tubing declined by $0.03 per Lb. #2 Copper Wire and Tubing prices were also down by $0.03 per Lb. The price of #1 Copper Bare Bright edged lower by $ 0.03 per Lb.
The #1 Insulated Copper Wire 85% Recovery prices witnessed no variation over the previous day. #2 Insulated Copper Wire 50% Recovery prices also were flat on the Index. #3 Copper-Light copper prices inched lower by $0.03 per Lb.
The prices of Copper Radiator scrap held steady on the Index.
Copper Transformer Scrap remained unchanged.
Cu Yokes prices were flat over the previous day.
Cu/Al Radiator Ends, Cu/Al Radiators and Cu/Al Radiators/Fe remained stable as of October 15, 2025.
Harness Wire 35% Recovery and Romex Wire prices recorded no change over the day.
Heater Cores prices also were flat on the Index.
The prices of Scrap Electric Motors, Starters, Sealed units, and Xmas Lights reported no change from the previous day's price levels.
1100 Scrap prices edged lower by $0.01 per Lb over the day. The prices of 3003 Scrap also were down by $0.01 per Lb on the Index. The prices of 356 Aluminum Wheels and 6063 Extrusions/Fe also went lower by $0.01 per Lb.
The prices of 6063 Extrusions witnessed a decline of $0.01 per Lb over the day.
Also, prices of 5052 Scrap and 6061 Extrusions inched lower by $0.01 per Lb each when compared with the prior day.
The prices of Al/Cu Radiators and Al/Cu Radiators/Fe remained unchanged over the day. Aluminum Radiators and Aluminum Radiators/Fe prices held steady. Aluminum Transformers and Breakage 50% Recovery prices remained unchanged as of Wednesday, October 15, 2025.
E.C Aluminum Wire prices were down by $0.01 per Lb on the Index.
Chrome Wheels, Litho Sheets, and MLC Clips prices dipped by $0.01 per Lb from the previous day’s price levels.
Mixed Aluminum Turnings prices also were down by $0.01 per Lb.
The prices of Old Cast and UBC reported declined by $0.01 per Lb each over the previous day.
Old Sheet, Painted Siding, and Zorba 90% NF prices also dropped by $0.01 per Lb.
#1 Bundle prices recorded no change on the Index.
The prices of #1 Busheling and #1 HMS were unchanged as of October 15, 2025.
HMS 80/20 prices held steady on the Index.
Sheet Metal and Structural Steel were flat when compared with the previous day.
Shredded Auto Scrap prices reported no variation on the Index.
201 SS and 301 SS prices reported no change.
304 SS Solid prices remained flat over the previous day.
304 SS Turning witnessed no change in prices as of Tuesday, October 15, 2025.
309 SS and 310 SS prices saw no change from the previous day.
330 SS prices were flat from the prior day.
In the meantime, 316 SS Solid prices also remained unchanged on the Index.
The Brass/Bronze Scrap prices in the North American region witnessed no change on the Index.
70/30 Brass Scrap, 80/20 Brass Scrap, 85/15 Brass Scrap, and Brass Radiator scrap prices were flat as of Wednesday, October 15, 2025.
Brass Radiator /Fe and Brass Radiator Ends prices maintained the previous day's price levels.
Red Brass, Red Borings and Yellow Brass prices held steady on the Index.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Which scrap metals recorded the largest price drop on October 15, 2025?
- Copper scrap saw the most notable decline, with #1 Copper Bare Bright, #1, and #2 Copper Wire & Tubing each dropping by $0.03 per lb. Aluminum grades such as 6063 Extrusions and 1100 Scrap fell by $0.01 per lb.
- Did any scrap metal categories show stability on the Index on October 15, 2025?
- Yes, Steel and Stainless Steel scrap prices held steady, showing no change across all major grades, including #1 HMS, 304 SS, and 316 SS. Brass/Bronze scrap also remained flat compared to the previous day.
- What does the stability in Steel and Stainless Steel prices indicate?
- The unchanged prices suggest a balanced market demand and supply situation in the Steel and Stainless Steel sectors, reflecting short-term stability in North American scrap trading.
