North American Scrap Metal Prices Mostly Stable; Copper, Brass Edge Higher on the Index- July 29, 2026
Daily Scrap Metal Price Report | 2026-07-30 06:04:00
The prices of #1 Insulated Copper Wire 85% Recovery and #2 Insulated Copper Wire 50% Recovery witnessed an increase of $0.01 per Lb each over the previous day. #3 Copper-Light copper prices also recorded a jump of $0.06 per Lb.
By MONTREAL (Scrap Monster): The North American scrap metal prices remained mostly unchanged on the ScrapMonster Price Index as of Wednesday, July 29, 2026. Copper and Brass/Bronze scrap prices registered a marginal increase. All other scrap categories held steady on the Index.
Copper Scrap Prices
The price of Alternator scrap recorded no variation over the previous day.
The price of #1 Copper Wire and Tubing increased by $0.06 per Lb. #2 Copper Wire and Tubing prices were also up by $0.06 per Lb. The price of #1 Copper Bare Bright edged higher by $ 0.06 per Lb.
The prices of #1 Insulated Copper Wire 85% Recovery and #2 Insulated Copper Wire 50% Recovery witnessed an increase of $0.01 per Lb each over the previous day. #3 Copper-Light copper prices also recorded a jump of $0.06 per Lb.
The prices of Copper Radiator scrap recorded a jump of $0.01 per Lb on the Index.
Copper Transformer Scrap, Cu Yokes, Cu/Al Radiator Ends, Cu/Al Radiators, and Cu/Al Radiators/Fe prices remained stable as of July 29, 2026.
Harness Wire 35% Recovery and Romex Wire prices inched higher by $0.01 per Lb each over the day.
The prices of Heater Cores, Scrap Electric Motors, Starters, Sealed units, and Xmas Lights reported no change from the previous day’s price levels.
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 were also unchanged.
The prices of 6063 Extrusions held steady over the day.
In the meantime, prices of 5052 Scrap and 6061 Extrusions remained flat when compared with the prior day.
The prices of Al/Cu Radiators, Al/Cu Radiators/Fe, Aluminum Radiators, Aluminum Radiators/Fe, Aluminum Transformers, and Breakage 50% Recovery remained unchanged as of July 29, 2026.
Also, E.C Aluminum Wire, Chrome Wheels, Litho Sheets, MLC Clips, Mixed Aluminum Turnings, Old Cast, UBC, Old Sheet, Painted Siding, and Zorba 90% NF prices remained flat over the previous day.
Steel Scrap Prices
#1 Bundle prices remained flat.
The prices of #1 Busheling and #1 HMS were also unmoved as of July 29, 2026.
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 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 July 29, 2026.
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 a slight 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 each as of Wednesday, July 29, 2026.
Brass Radiator /Fe and Brass Radiator Ends prices held steady when compared with 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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Which scrap segment recorded the strongest price movement in North America on July 29?
Frequently Asked Questions
- Which scrap categories recorded price increases on July 29?
Copper and brass/bronze scrap prices posted modest gains, while other categories remained unchanged.
- Which copper grades saw the biggest gains?
#1 Copper Bare Bright, #1 Copper Wire and Tubing, #2 Copper Wire and Tubing, and #3 Copper-Light Copper each increased by $0.06 per lb.
- What was the overall market trend?
The North American scrap market remained largely stable, with only modest strength in copper and brass/bronze prices.
