Scrap Metal Prices: Weekly Market Update Report– Oct 31- Nov 6, 2025
Weekly Metal Price Report | 2025-11-21 01:44:03
Copper scrap prices mostly declined, with largest dips witnessed in Xmas Lights, #3 Copper-Light Copper, #2 Copper Wire and Tubing, Starters, and Sealed Units.
By Paul Ploumis
MONTREAL (Scrap Monster): The weekly market price trends in North America for various scrap metal categories on the Scrap Monster Price Index for the week of October 31- November 6, 2025, are given in the report that follows:
Copper scrap prices mostly declined, with largest dips witnessed in Xmas Lights, #3 Copper-Light Copper, #2 Copper Wire and Tubing, Starters, and Sealed Units. Aluminum scrap prices, except E.C. Aluminum Wire, recorded no variation on the Index. Brass and bronze scrap recorded broad-based decline in prices week-over-week. Lead and zinc scrap prices held steady on the Index.
Steel scrap prices, inlcuding #1 HMS, Shredded Auto Scrap, HMS 80/20, and #1 Bushelin, recorded no variation across global markets. Also, stainless steel scrap prices remained steady week-over-week across North American and Chinese scrap markets.
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NON-FERROUS SCRAP
Market Drivers
- Industrial Demand and Manufacturing Activity – Growth in construction, automotive, electronics, and renewable energy sectors boosts demand for non-ferrous metals like aluminum, copper, and nickel. Strong industrial output directly translates into higher scrap consumption for secondary metal production.
Global Metal Prices and Exchange Trends – EFluctuations in base metal prices on global exchanges (like LME and COMEX) significantly influence scrap collection and trade. Rising primary metal prices generally encourage higher scrap recycling activity and export volumes.
- International Trade Policies and Logistics Costs – Export-import regulations, freight rates, and tariff barriers impact the global flow of scrap metals. Trade restrictions or logistical challenges can tighten regional supply and affect price dynamics for recyclers and smelters.
COPPER SCRAP PRICES
Market Highlights
North America Copper Scrap Prices: Over the previous week, there was a slight decline of 2.45% in copper scrap prices. #1 Copper Bare Bright’s prices edged lower by 2.40%. #1 Copper Wire and Tubing closed at $4.78 per pound, down 2.45% from the beginning of the week. Additionally, the price of #2 Copper Wire and Tubing went down from $4.80 to $4.68 per pound, registering a weekly decline of 2.50%.
Charts
The table below provides weekly price fluctuations in #1 Copper Bare Bright, #1 Copper Wire and Tubing and #2 Copper Wire and Tubing.
| Category | Price Change ($) | % Change |
| #1 Copper Bare Bright | 0.12 | -2.40% |
| #1 Copper Wire and Tubing | 0.12 | -2.45% |
| #2 Copper Wire and Tubing | 0.12 | -2.50% |
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USA East Coast Copper Scrap Prices
The price of #1 Copper Bare Bright on the Scrap Monster Price Index dropped by $0.12 per pound as of Thursday, November 6, 2025, a weekly decline of ↓2.40%. #1 Copper Wire & Tubing went lower by $0.12 per pound, registering a decline by ↓2.45% from the prior week. By the end of the week, the price of #2 Copper Wire and Tubing had decreased by ↓2.50% to $0.12 less per pound.
USA Midwest Copper Scrap Prices
The price of #1 Copper Bare Bright on the Scrap Monster Price Index fell by $0.12 per pound as of Thursday, November 6, 2025, a weekly drop of ↓2.50%. #1 Copper Wire & Tubing edged lower by $0.12 per pound, registering a fall by ↓2.55% from the prior week. By the end of the week, the price of #2 Copper Wire and Tubing had dropped by ↓2.61% to close the week at $4.48 per pound.
USA West Coast Copper Scrap Prices
#1 Copper Bare Bright’s prices on the Scrap Monster Price Index decreased by $0.12 per pound as of Thursday, November 6, 2025, a weekly decline of ↓2.38%. #1 Copper Wire & Tubing inched lower by $0.12 per pound, registering a dip by ↓2.42% from the prior week. #2 Copper Wire and Tubing prices had declined by ↓2.47% as at the end of the week.
International Comparison
China Copper Scrap Prices
- All of the copper scrap categories edged lower on the Scrap Monster Price Index.
- Top Losers: Heater Cores ↓0.99%, #2 Copper Wire and Tubing ↓0.86%, #1 Copper Wire and Tubing ↓0.85%
India Copper Scrap Prices
- All copper scrap categories recorded week-over-week increase on the Scrap Monster Price Index.
ALUMINUM SCRAP PRICES
Market Highlights
North America Aluminum Scrap Prices: Over the previous week, there was no change in aluminum scrap prices, except for E.C. Aluminum Wire, whose prices dropped by ↓0.78% to $1.28 per Lb. 6063 Extrusions closed at $0.98 per pound, maintaining the previous week's price. Old Cast prices were unchanged at $0.84 per Lb over the previous week. Also, the price of UBC remained stable at $0.85 per pound.
Charts
The table below provides weekly price fluctuations in E.C. Aluminum Wire, 6063 Extrusions, Old Cast and UBC.
Category | Price Change ($) | % Change |
0.01 | -0.78% | |
0 | Nil | |
0 | Nil | |
0 | Nil |
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USA East Coast Aluminum Scrap Prices
The price of E.C. Aluminum Wire on the Scrap Monster Price Index recorded a decline of ↓0.78% as of Thursday, November 6, 2025. 6063 Extrusions were flat at $0.98 per pound, upon comparison with the prior week. By the end of the week, the price of Old Cast witnessed no variation. Also, UBC prices recorded no change week-on-week.
USA Midwest Aluminum Scrap Prices
Over the previous week, there was no major changes in aluminum scrap prices. E.C. Aluminum Wire’s prices recorded a decline by ↓0.78% to close the week at $1.28 per pound. 6063 Extrusions closed at $0.96 per pound, maintaining the previous week's price. Old Cast prices were unchanged at $0.81 per Lb over the previous week. Also, the price of UBC remained stable at $0.84 per pound.
USA West Coast Aluminum Scrap Prices
The price of E.C. Aluminum Wire on the Scrap Monster Price Index recorded a decline by ↓0.78% as of Thursday, November 6, 2025. 6063 Extrusions were flat at $0.98 per pound, upon comparison with the prior week. By the end of the week, the price of Old Cast witnessed no variation. Also, UBC prices recorded no change week-on-week.
International Comparison
China Aluminum Scrap Prices
- All aluminum scrap categories recorded increase from the previous week's prices on the Scrap Monster Price Index. Old Cast and Old Sheet prices recorded the biggest gains, rising by ↑1.59% each on the Index.
India Aluminum Scrap Prices
- All aluminum scrap categories recorded week-over-week increase on the Scrap Monster Price Index.
- Top Gainers: Aluminum ingots ↑2.25%, Aluminum utensil scrap ↑2.33%
BRASS/BRONZE SCRAP PRICES
Market Highlights
North America Brass/Bronze Scrap Prices: Over the previous week, there was a modest decline of ↓0.33% in brass/bronze scrap prices. Yellow Brass’s prices edged lower by ↓0.34%. Red Brass closed at $3.11 per pound, down ↓0.32% from the beginning of the week.
Charts
The table below provides weekly price fluctuations in Yellow Brass and Red Brass.
Category | Price Change ($) | % Change |
0.01 | -0.32% | |
0.01 | -0.34% |
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USA East Coast Brass/Bronze Scrap Prices
The price of Red Brass on the Scrap Monster Price Index dropped by $0.01 per pound as of Thursday, November 6, 2025, a weekly decline of ↓0.32%. Yellow Brass edged lower by $0.01 per pound, recording a dip by ↓0.34% from the prior week.
USA Midwest Brass/Bronze Scrap Prices
By the conclusion of the week ended November 6, 2025, the price of Red Brass had decreased by ↓0.33% to $0.01 less per pound. Additionally, Yellow Brass prices recorded week-on-week decline by ↓0.35%.
USA West Coast Brass/Bronze Scrap Prices
Red Brass went lower by $0.01 per pound, witnessing a dip by ↓0.31% from the prior week. By the end of the week, the price of Yellow Brass had declined by ↓0.33%, dropping by $0.01 per pound.
International Comparison
China Brass/Bronze Scrap Prices
- All brass/bronze scrap categories inched lower on the Scrap Monster Price Index.
- Top Loser: Yellow Brass ↓0.54%
India Brass/Bronze Scrap Prices
- All brass/bronze scrap categories recorded week-over-week jump on the Scrap Monster Price Index.
LEAD SCRAP PRICES
Market Highlights
North America Lead Scrap Prices: Over the previous week, there was no variation in lead scrap prices. The prices of Scrap Auto Batteries were unchanged at $0.24 per pound at the close of the week.
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The table below provides weekly price fluctuations in Scrap Auto Batteries.
Category | Price Change ($) | % Change |
0 | Nil |
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USA East Coast Lead Scrap Prices
The price of Scrap Auto Batteries on the Scrap Monster Price Index held steady as of Thursday, November 6, 2025.
USA Midwest Lead Scrap Prices
By the conclusion of the week ended November 6, 2025, the price of Scrap Auto Batteries maintained previous week’s price level.
USA West Coast Lead Scrap Prices
The prices of Scrap Auto Batteries recorded no change on the Scrap Monster Price Index as of Thursday, November 6, 2025.
International Comparison
China Lead Scrap Prices
- All lead scrap categories held steady on the Scrap Monster Price Index.
India Lead Scrap Prices
- All lead scrap categories recorded week-over-week increase on the Scrap Monster Price Index.
- Top Gainer: Lead ingot ↑2.33%
ZINC SCRAP PRICES
Market Highlights
North America Zinc Scrap Prices: Over the previous week, zinc scrap prices recorded no variation. The prices of New Zinc Die Cast were unmoved at $0.82 per pound. Also, Old Zinc Die Cast prices held steady at $0.69 per pound at the close of the week.
Charts
The table below provides weekly price fluctuations in New Zinc Die Cast and Old Zinc Die Cast.
Category | Price Change ($) | % Change |
0 | Nil | |
0 | Nil |
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USA East Coast Zinc Scrap Prices
The price of New Zinc Die Cast on the Scrap Monster Price Index recorded no change as of Thursday, November 6, 2025. Also, Old Zinc Die Cast prices remained flat over the previous week.
USA Midwest Zinc Scrap Prices
By the conclusion of the week ended November 6, 2025, the prices of New Zinc Die Cast and Old Zinc Die Cast recorded no variation from the previous week’s price levels.
USA West Coast Zinc Scrap Prices
The prices of New Zinc Die Cast and Old Zinc Die Cast recorded no variation on the Scrap Monster Price Index as of Thursday, November 6, 2025. Similarly, the New Zinc Die Cast prices remained unchanged week-over-week.
International Comparison
- Shred zinc scrap prices went higher by CNY 50 per MT to close at CNY 16,050 per MT on the Scrap Monster Price Index.
- Tin Slab prices held steady week-over-week on the Scrap Monster Price Index.
- Zinc slab prices edged lower by ↓3.22% over the previous week
FERROUS SCRAP
Market Drivers
- Steel Production and Mill Demand — Ferrous scrap demand is closely tied to global steel production levels. Higher output from electric arc furnaces (EAFs) and integrated mills increases scrap consumption, particularly in regions like the U.S., EU, and India.
- Construction and Infrastructure Activity — Expansion in infrastructure, housing, and manufacturing projects drives steel usage, thereby boosting demand for scrap as a key raw material in rebar and structural steel production.
- Scrap Collection and Supply Chain Efficiency — Availability of quality scrap depends on effective collection networks, demolition activity, and recycling infrastructure. Improved scrap processing and sorting technologies enhance supply consistency.
- Export–Import Dynamics and Currency Fluctuations — Exchange rates, freight costs, and trade policies shape global scrap flow patterns. A weaker domestic currency often boosts scrap exports, while trade restrictions or higher freight rates can tighten supply and influence regional pricing.
STEEL SCRAP PRICES
Market Highlights
North America Steel Scrap Prices: Over the previous week, there was no variation in steel scrap prices. #1 HMS prices maintained previous week's price of $315 per MT. Shredded Auto Scrap closed at $365 per MT, unchnaged from the week before. The HMS 80/20 prices held steady at $255 per MT. Additionally, the price of # Busheling witnessed no change from $380 per MT.
Charts
The table below provides weekly price fluctuations in #1 HMS, Shredded Auto Scrap, HMS 80/20, and #1 Busheling.
Category | Price Change ($) | % Change |
0 | Nil | |
0 | Nil | |
0 | Nil | |
0 | Nil |
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USA East Coast Steel Scrap Prices
The price of #1 HMS on the Scrap Monster Price Index reported no change as of Thursday, November 6, 2025. Shredded Auto Scrap prices were flat on the Index upon comparison with the prior week. By the end of the week, the price of HMS 80/20 had recorded no change. #1 Busheling prices also were flat over the previous week.
USA Midwest Steel Scrap Prices
#1 HMS prices held steady on the Scrap Monster Price Index. Shredded Auto Scrap closed the week at $365 per MT, unmoved from the beginning of the week. The HMS 80/20 prices were stable. Also, the price of # Busheling recorded no weekly fluctuation.
USA West Coast Steel Scrap Prices
#1 HMS’s price on the Scrap Monster Price Index was flat as of Thursday, November 6, 2025. Shredded Auto Scrap witnessed no variation in prices from the prior week. By the end of the week, the price of HMS 80/20 had recorded no fluctuation. #1 Busheling prices also held steady over the previous week.
International Comparison
China Flat
China Steel Scrap Prices
- All the steel scrap categories held steady on the Scrap Monster Price Index.
- #1 HMS and Cast Iron Scrap prices were flat at $1630 and $1730 per MT respectively.
STAINLESS STEEL SCRAP PRICES
Market Highlights
North America Stainless Steel Scrap Prices: Over the previous week, there was no change in stainless steel scrap prices. 304 SS Solid scrap prices remained unchanged at $0.62 per pound.
Chart
The table below provides weekly price fluctuations in 304 SS Solid scrap.
Category | Price Change ($) | % Change |
0 | Nil |
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USA East Coast Stainless Steel Scrap Prices
The price of 304 SS Solid on the Scrap Monster Price Index held steady at $0.62 per pound as of Thursday, November 6, 2025.
USA Midwest Stainless Steel Scrap Prices
304 SS Solid prices were flat on the Scrap Monster Price Index. The price of the commodity reported no variation from the previous week’s price of $0.62 per pound.
USA West Coast Stainless Steel Scrap Prices
The price of 304 SS Solid on the Scrap Monster Price Index held steady at $0.62 per pound as of Thursday, November 6, 2025.
International Comparison
China Mostly Flat
China Stainless Steel Scrap Prices
- All the stainless steel scrap categories, except a few, held steady on the Scrap Monster Price Index.
- 310 SS scrap prices dropped by ↓0.64%, falling from CNY 15,650 per MT to CNY 15,550 per MT.
- 309 SS and 316 SS Solid prices declined by ↓0.35% and ↓0.36% respectively.
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Weekly Market Drivers
- Mills & buy programs- U.S. Steel Sector Gains Momentum as Shipments Rise in September 2025
- Trade/policy- Steel Industry's Exports Reach $900 Million in September
- Recycling Market Trends- BIR 2025 Highlights: How Tariffs are Reshaping Global Scrap and Recycling Markets
Global Comparison & Policy Impact
USA vs. China/India
Copper: U.S. ↓0.41– ↓3.45%; China- ↓0.84%; India- ↑0.23%
Aluminum: U.S.-Flat; China- ↑1.44%; India- ↑2.29%
Ferrous: Flat trend across all major regions
Expert Quote:
“The US ferrous scrap market appears to be entering a holding pattern for November… The Outlook Trend Indicator has edged up to 52.3, indicating slight bullishness, though the increase is modest and suggests minimal pricing momentum.” — Fastmarkets.
Outlook
- Steady Ferrous Demand Recovery – Steel production is stabilizing in Asia and North America, supporting gradual recovery in ferrous scrap consumption. India and Southeast Asia are expected to drive demand growth as electric-arc-furnace (EAF) steelmaking expands.
- Soft Near-Term Ferrous Prices – Short-term ferrous scrap prices are expected to stay range-bound due to sluggish construction and infrastructure spending in China and Europe, with only modest seasonal gains forecast for Q1 2026.
- Positive Non-Ferrous Momentum – Non-ferrous metals such as aluminium and copper show stronger price prospects, buoyed by energy-transition industries (EVs, renewables) and rising use of recycled content in manufacturing.
- Supply Constraints to Support Premiums – Global scrap availability remains tight due to slower demolition activity and stricter export regulations in the EU and Asia, which could support higher premiums for clean, segregated scrap grades.
- Sustainability and Policy Tailwinds – Increasing circular-economy mandates and carbon-neutrality targets are boosting investment in scrap processing, with markets like India, the EU, and the U.S. expected to expand recycling capacity through 2030.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Which metal category recorded the sharpest decline during the past week (Oct 31 to Nov 6, 2025)?
Copper scrap saw the largest dip, with #1 Copper Bare Bright, #1 Copper Wire and Tubing, and #2 Copper Wire and Tubing each falling by around 2.4–2.5% across all U.S. regions.
- How did international markets (China and India) compare?
China showed mixed movement — copper and brass declined slightly, while aluminum and zinc gained modestly. India, by contrast, reported price increases across all major non-ferrous categories.
- What are the main market drivers influencing current scrap trends?
Key drivers include industrial demand, global metal prices, trade regulations, energy-transition demand, and logistics costs. Environmental and sustainability policies are also shaping long-term recycling investments.
- How can I track scrap metal prices in real time?
Use the Scrap Monster Price Index or US Scrap Price Index, and access daily reports via the Scrap Monster portal.
