North American Scrap Market Stable; Copper Prices Climb on the Index- July 10, 2026
Daily Scrap Metal Price Report | 2026-07-13 01:42:29
Copper scrap prices recorded a modest increase, while aluminum, brass/bronze, stainless steel, and steel scrap prices showed no day-over-day variation on the Index.
By MONTREAL (Scrap Monster): North American scrap metal prices were mostly unchanged on the ScrapMonster Price Index as of Friday, July 10, 2026. Copper scrap prices recorded a modest increase, while aluminum, brass/bronze, stainless steel, and steel scrap prices showed no day-over-day variation on the Index.
Key Market Points
Copper was the main mover, with several clean copper grades rising by $0.04 per lb.
All the listed aluminum scrap grades held steady.
Brass/bronze scrap prices were unchanged across the listed categories.
Stainless steel scrap prices saw no day-over-day movement.
Steel scrap prices remained flat across major grades, including #1 HMS, Busheling and Shredded Auto Scrap.
Copper Scrap Prices Record Modest Gains
Copper scrap prices were the clearest positive mover in the North American market. The price of #1 Copper Wire and Tubing increased by $0.04 per lb. #2 Copper Wire and Tubing also rose by $0.04 per lb, while #1 Copper Bare Bright edged higher by the same amount.
#3 Copper-Light Copper prices also advanced by $0.04 per lb. The price of Alternator scrap remained unchanged from the previous day.
The broader secondary copper board did not show the same upward movement. #1 Insulated Copper Wire 85% Recovery and #2 Insulated Copper Wire 50% Recovery were flat on the Index. Copper Radiator, Copper Transformer, Cu Yokes, Cu/Al Radiator Ends, Cu/Al Radiators, Cu/Al Radiators/Fe, Harness Wire 35% Recovery, Romex Wire, Heater Cores, Electric Motors, Starters, Sealed Units, and Xmas Lights all held steady.
Aluminum Scrap Prices Remain Unchanged
Aluminum scrap prices recorded no variation on the Index.
E.C. Aluminum Wire, 1100 Scrap, 3003 Scrap, 356 Aluminum Wheels, 6063 Extrusions, 6063 Extrusions/Fe, 5052 Scrap, 6061 Extrusions, Al/Cu Radiators, Al/Cu Radiators/Fe, Aluminum Radiators and Aluminum Radiators/Fe all held steady.
Aluminum Transformers, Breakage 50% Recovery, Chrome Wheels, Litho Sheets, MLC Clips, Mixed Aluminum Turnings, Old Cast, UBC, Old Sheet, Painted Siding and Zorba 90% NF also recorded no change on the day.
Brass and Bronze Scrap Hold Steady
Brass and bronze scrap prices were unchanged across the North American Index. 70/30 Brass Scrap, 80/20 Brass Scrap, 85/15 Brass Scrap, and Brass Radiator scrap prices all held flat.
Brass Radiator/Fe, Brass Radiator Ends, Red Brass, Red Borings, and Yellow Brass also showed no day-over-day fluctuation.
Stainless Steel Prices Show No Variation
Stainless steel scrap prices were stable across the listed grades. 201 SS, 301 SS, 304 SS Solid, 304 SS Turning, 309 SS, 310 SS, 330 SS, and 316 SS Solid all remained unchanged on the Index.
Steel Scrap Prices Remain Flat Across Major Grades
Steel scrap prices also held steady. #1 Bundle, #1 Busheling, #1 HMS, HMS 80/20, Sheet Metal, Shredded Auto Scrap, and Structural Steel all showed no day-over-day movement.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Which scrap metal category recorded price gains in North America on July 10, 2026?
Copper scrap was the only category to post gains, with several clean copper grades rising by $0.04 per lb.
- Which copper scrap grades increased in price?
#1 Copper Wire and Tubing, #2 Copper Wire and Tubing, #1 Copper Bare Bright, and #3 Copper-Light Copper each gained $0.04 per lb.
- What does the latest price movement indicate about the North American scrap market?
The market remained largely stable, with copper showing modest strength while all other major scrap metal categories traded flat.
