North American Scrap Metal Index Records Decline in Copper, Brass Prices- Dec 9, 2025
Daily Scrap Metal Price Report | 2025-12-10 12:52:33
E.C Aluminum Wire prices were unchanged on the Index.
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TORONTO (Scrap Monster): As of Tuesday, December 9, 2025, North American Copper and Brass/Bronze scrap prices recorded modest decline on the ScrapMonster Price Index.
- Copper: Weak trend
- Aluminum: Held steady
- Brass/Bronze: Widespread decline
- Stainless Steel: Saw no variation
- Steel: Flat trend
Copper Scrap Prices
The price of Alternator scrap declined by $0.01 per Lb over the previous day.
The price of #1 Copper Wire and Tubing, #2 Copper Wire and Tubing, #1 Copper Bare Bright, and #3 Copper- Light Copper declined by $0.11 per Lb.
The prices of #1 Insulated Copper Wire 85% Recovery and #2 Insulated Copper Wire 50% Recovery were down by $0.02 per Lb on the Index.
Copper Radiator scrap prices recorded a decline of $0.03 per Lb.
Copper Transformer and Cu Yokes prices dropped by $0.01 per Lb on the Index.
Cu/Al Radiator Ends, Cu/Al Radiators and Cu/Al Radiators/Fe prices were unchanged as of December 9, 2025.
Harness Wire 35% Recovery, Heater Cores and Romex Wire prices witnessed declines by $0.02 per Lb over the day.
The prices of Scrap Electric Motors, Starters, Sealed units, and Xmas Lights were down by $0.01 per Lb from the previous day’s price levels.
Aluminum Scrap Prices
1100 Scrap prices held steady over the day.
The prices of 3003 Scrap, 356 Aluminum Wheels and 6063 Extrusions/Fe also were flat.
The prices of 6063 Extrusions recorded no variation over the day.
Also, prices of 5052 Scrap and 6061 Extrusions held steady when compared with the prior day.
The prices of Al/Cu Radiators and Al/Cu Radiators/Fe recorded no variation over the day.
Aluminum Radiators and Aluminum Radiators/Fe prices held steady.
Aluminum Transformers and Breakage 50% Recovery prices remained unchanged as of December 9, 2025.
E.C Aluminum Wire prices were unchanged on the Index.
Chrome Wheels, Litho Sheets, and MLC Clips remained steady when compared with the previous day’s price levels.
Mixed Aluminum Turnings prices also were flat.
The prices of Old Cast and UBC witnessed no change over the previous day.
Old Sheet, Painted Siding, and Zorba 90% NF prices also held steady on the Index.
Steel Scrap Prices
- #1 Bundle: No change
- #1 Busheling: Flat trend
- #1 HMS: Held steady
- HMS 80/20: Stable pricing
Sheet Metal, Shredded Auto Scrap, and Structural Steel also saw no change in prices as of December 9, 2025.
Stainless Steel Scrap Prices
201 SS and 301 SS prices reported no change.
304 SS Solid prices also remained flat over the previous day.
304 SS Turning witnessed no change in prices as of December 9, 2025.
309 SS and 310 SS prices saw no change in price from the previous day’s level.
330 SS prices were flat.
Also, 316 SS Solid prices remained unchanged on the Index.
Brass/Bronze Scrap Prices
The Brass/Bronze Scrap prices in the North American region witnessed decline on the Index.
- 70/30 Brass Scrap: Down by $0.03 per Lb
- 80/20 Brass Scrap: Dropped by $0.03 per Lb
- 85/15 Brass Scrap: Saw a dip by $0.03 per Lb
- Brass Radiator: Reduced by $0.03 per Lb
Brass Radiator /Fe prices recorded decline by $0.01 per Lb.
Brass Radiator Ends prices maintained the previous day's price levels as of December 9, 2025.
Also, Red Brass, Red Borings and Yellow Brass prices dropped by $0.03 per Lb on the Index.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Which scrap metals saw a decline on December 9, 2025?
Copper and brass/bronze scrap prices declined modestly, with specific drops in alternators, copper wire and tubing, radiators, and brass radiator scrap.
- Did aluminum scrap prices change on December 9, 2025?
Aluminum scrap prices held steady on December 9, 2025, with key grades such as 1100 Scrap, 3003 Scrap, 356 Aluminum Wheels, 6063 Extrusions, 5052 Scrap, and 6061 Extrusions all showing no variation on the ScrapMonster Price Index compared to the prior day.
Al/Cu Radiators, Aluminum Radiators, E.C. Aluminum Wire, Aluminum Transformers, Mixed Aluminum Turnings, Old Cast, UBC, Old Sheet, Painted Siding, and Zorba 90% NF likewise remained flat across the North American market.
https://www.scrapmonster.com/scrap-prices/category/Aluminum-Scrap/116/1/1
- What happened to brass and bronze scrap prices in North America on December 9, 2025?
Brass/Bronze scrap prices in North America saw a widespread decline on December 9, 2025. 70/30, 80/20, 85/15 Brass Scrap, Brass Radiator, Red Brass, Red Borings, and Yellow Brass all slipped by $0.03 per Lb, while Brass Radiator/Fe edged lower by $0.01 per Lb.
Brass Radiator Ends was the notable exception, maintaining the previous day’s price levels despite the broader downturn across most brass and bronze categories.
- Where can I track live North American scrap metal prices and daily Index changes?
Live North American scrap metal prices and daily ScrapMonster Price Index movements for copper, aluminum, steel, stainless, and brass/bronze are available through ScrapMonster’s subscription service. Users can access updated per-pound prices, historical charts, and category-level breakdowns across multiple regions.
The platform also lists United States scrap prices, broker buying rates, and three-month historical snapshots, with live updates reserved for premium memberships.
- How did stainless steel scrap prices perform on the Index as of December 9, 2025?
Stainless steel scrap prices remained unchanged across all tracked grades on December 9, 2025. 201 SS, 301 SS, 304 SS Solid, 304 SS Turning, 309 SS, 310 SS, 330 SS, and 316 SS Solid all reported flat pricing versus the previous session on the ScrapMonster Index.
This broad stability suggests limited buying or selling pressure in the stainless segment, with markets consolidating after prior movements in other metals.
https://www.scrapmonster.com/scrap-prices/category/Stainless-Steel/151/1/1
- Were North American steel scrap prices flat or volatile on December 9, 2025?
North American steel scrap prices showed a flat trend on December 9, 2025, with #1 Bundle, #1 Busheling, #1 HMS, and HMS 80/20 all holding steady on the ScrapMonster Index. Sheet Metal, Shredded Auto Scrap, and Structural Steel also posted no day-to-day changes.
This stable pattern indicates a quiet trading session for ferrous scrap, with no notable upward or downward momentum across the main steel categories.
https://www.scrapmonster.com/scrap-prices/category/Steel/300/1/1
- Which specific copper scrap grades declined the most on the Index for December 9, 2025?
The largest drop among copper scrap grades was in **#1 Copper Wire and Tubing, #2 Copper Wire and Tubing, #1 Copper Bare Bright, and #3 Copper – Light Coppereach down by $0.11 per Lb. Other copper items mostly moved lower by $0.01–$0.03 per Lb.
Harness Wire, Heater Cores, Romex Wire, Copper Radiators, Alternators, and Scrap Electric Motors all recorded smaller day-over-day price reductions, signaling a broadly weaker copper complex.
https://www.scrapmonster.com/scrap-prices/category/Copper-Scrap/128/1/1
