October 20, 2025-North American Scrap Metal Prices Inched Up on the Index

TORONTO (Scrap Monster): The North American scrap metal prices recorded increase on the ScrapMonster Price Index as of Monday, October 20, 2025. Aluminum, Copper scrap prices registered a marginal increase. Also, Brass/Bronze scrap prices edged higher on the Index. Steel and Stainless Steel scrap prices witnessed no change when compared with the prior day’s prices.

Copper Scrap Prices

• The price of Alternator scrap witnessed no change over the previous day.
• The price of #1 Copper Wire and Tubing increased by $0.05 per Lb.
• #2 Copper Wire and Tubing prices were also up by $0.05 per Lb.
• The price of #1 Copper Bare Bright edged higher by $ 0.05 per Lb.
• The prices of #1 Insulated Copper Wire 85% Recovery prices witnessed a rise of $0.01 per Lb over the previous day. 
• #2 Insulated Copper Wire 50% Recovery prices also increased by $0.01 per Lb on the Index.
• #3 Copper-Light copper prices recorded an increase of $0.05 per Lb.
• The prices of Copper Radiator scrap edged higher by $0.01 per Lb on the Index.
• Copper Transformer and Cu Yokes prices were flat over the previous day.
• Cu/Al Radiator Ends prices were unchanged on the Index.
• Cu/Al Radiators and Cu/Al Radiators/Fe prices witnessed no change as of October 20, 2025.
• Harness Wire 35% Recovery and Romex Wire prices were up by $0.01 per Lb over the day.

Also, Heater Cores prices increased by $0.01 per Lb on the Index.

The prices of Scrap Electric Motors, Starters, Sealed units, and Xmas Lights held steady from the previous day’s price levels.

Did you know? Copper price increases are often a leading indicator of regional manufacturing growth and supply chain resilience.

Aluminum Scrap Prices

• 1100 Scrap prices remained flat over the day. The prices of 3003 Scrap were flat on the Index.
• The prices of 356 Aluminum Wheels and 6063 Extrusions/Fe also were unchanged.
• The prices of 6063 Extrusions held steady over the day.
• Meantime, prices of 5052 Scrap and 6061 Extrusions remained flat 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 October 20, 2025.

E.C Aluminum Wire prices edged higher by $0.01 per Lb on the Index.

Chrome Wheels, Litho Sheets, and MLC Clips held steady at the previous day’s price levels.

Mixed Aluminum Turnings prices also remained unchanged.

The prices of Old Cast and UBC witnessed no change over the previous day.

Old Sheet, Painted Siding, and Zorba 90% NF prices also were unchanged.

Steel Scrap Prices

• #1 Bundle prices remained flat.
• The prices of #1 Busheling and #1 HMS too reported no change as of October 20, 2025.
• HMS 80/20 prices held steady on the Index.

Sheet Metal, Shredded Auto Scrap, and Structural Steel also saw no change in prices when compared with the previous day.

Stainless Steel Scrap Prices

• 201 SS prices reported no change.
• 301 SS and 304 SS Solid prices were unchanged over the previous day.
• 304 SS Turning prices were flat as of October 20, 2025.
• 309 SS and 310 SS prices witnessed no variation from the previous day’s level.
• 330 SS prices were unchanged on the Index.

Also, 316 SS Solid prices recorded no variation on the Index.

Stable steel prices reflect broader market equilibrium and global supply recalibration.

Brass/Bronze Scrap Prices

The Brass/Bronze Scrap prices in the North American region witnessed increase on the Index.

• 70/30 Brass Scrap, 80/20 Brass Scrap, 85/15 Brass Scrap and Brass Radiator scrap prices were up by $0.01 per Lb as of Monday, October 20, 2025.
• Brass Radiator /Fe and Brass Radiator Ends prices were flat from the previous day's price levels.
• Red Brass, Red Borings and Yellow Brass prices edged higher by $0.01 per Lb on the Index. 

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Expert Analysis & Tomorrow’s Outlook

While current price gains point to positive momentum in North America’s scrap metal markets, keep an eye on copper trends and regional manufacturing indices for tomorrow’s movement. Fresh economic data and export volume will continue to influence volatility.

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