North American Copper and Aluminum Scrap Prices Up Slightly on the Index- Dec. 1, 2025
Daily Scrap Metal Price Report | 2025-12-02 12:26:41
#2 Insulated Copper Wire 50% Recovery prices also were flat on the Index.
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TORONTO (Scrap Monster): The prices of a few scrap categories in North American region recorded increase on the ScrapMonster Price Index as of Monday, December 1, 2025. Steel and Stainless Steel scrap prices witnessed no change on the Index. Copper and Aluminum scrap prices registered a marginal increase, whereas Brass/Bronze scrap prices remained stable on the Index.
Copper Scrap Prices
Alternator prices held steady on the Index.
The price of #1 Copper Wire and Tubing edged higher by $0.01 per Lb. #2 Copper Wire and Tubing prices were also up by $0.01 per Lb. The price of #1 Copper Bare Bright also recorded increase by $ 0.01 per Lb.
The #1 Insulated Copper Wire 85% Recovery prices witnessed no variation over the previous day. #2 Insulated Copper Wire 50% Recovery prices also were flat on the Index. #3 Copper-Light copper prices inched up by $0.01 per Lb.
The prices of Copper Radiator scrap held steady on the Index.
Copper Transformer Scrap remained unchanged.
Cu Yokes prices were flat over the previous day.
Cu/Al Radiator Ends, Cu/Al Radiators and Cu/Al Radiators/Fe remained stable as of December 1, 2025.
Harness Wire 35% Recovery and Romex Wire prices recorded no change over the day.
Heater Cores prices also were flat on the Index.
The prices of 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 edged higher by $0.01 per Lb over the day. The prices of 3003 Scrap also were up by $0.01 per Lb on the Index. The prices of 356 Aluminum Wheels and 6063 Extrusions/Fe also went higher by $0.01 per Lb.
The prices of 6063 Extrusions witnessed a jump of $0.01 per Lb over the day.
Also, prices of 5052 Scrap and 6061 Extrusions inched higher by $0.01 per Lb each 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 Monday, December 1, 2025.
E.C Aluminum Wire prices were up by $0.01 per Lb on the Index.
Chrome Wheels, Litho Sheets, and MLC Clips prices increased by $0.01 per Lb from the previous day’s price levels.
Mixed Aluminum Turnings prices also were up by $0.01 per Lb.
The prices of Old Cast and UBC reported jump by $0.01 per Lb each over the previous day.
Old Sheet, Painted Siding, and Zorba 90% NF prices also increased by $0.01 per Lb.
Steel Scrap Prices
#1 Bundle prices recorded no change on the Index.
The prices of #1 Busheling and #1 HMS were unchanged as of December 1, 2025.
HMS 80/20 prices held steady on the Index.
Sheet Metal and Structural Steel were flat when compared with the previous day.
Shredded Auto Scrap prices reported no variation on the Index.
Stainless Steel Scrap Prices
201 SS and 301 SS prices reported no change.
304 SS Solid prices remained flat over the previous day.
304 SS Turning witnessed no change in prices as of Monday, December 1, 2025.
309 SS and 310 SS prices saw no change from the previous day.
330 SS prices were flat from the prior day.
In the meantime, 316 SS Solid prices also remained unchanged on the Index.
Brass/Bronze Scrap Prices
The Brass/Bronze Scrap prices in the North American region witnessed no change on the Index.
70/30 Brass Scrap, 80/20 Brass Scrap, 85/15 Brass Scrap, and Brass Radiator scrap prices were flat as of Monday, December 1, 2025.
Brass Radiator /Fe and Brass Radiator Ends prices maintained the previous day's price levels.
Red Brass, Red Borings and Yellow Brass prices held steady on the Index.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Which scrap metals increased in price on December 1, 2025?
Several copper and aluminum scrap categories increased by $0.01 per lb, including #1 Copper Wire and Tubing, 1100 Aluminum Scrap, 6063 Extrusions, and E.C Aluminum Wire.
- Did steel scrap prices change on the ScrapMonster Index on December 1, 2025?
No, steel scrap prices such as #1 Bundle, HMS 80/20, Sheet Metal, and Shredded Auto Scrap remained flat.
- What happened to Brass/Bronze scrap prices on December 1, 2025?
Brass and bronze categories—including 70/30, 80/20, Red Brass, and Brass Radiators—were unchanged.
- What changed in North American scrap metal prices on December 1, 2025?
On December 1, 2025, a few North American scrap categories on the ScrapMonster Price Index moved higher, led by small gains in Copper and Aluminum scrap, while Steel, Stainless Steel, and Brass/Bronze scrap prices remained stable on the Index. This reflects a mixed market where non-ferrous metals saw marginal strength and ferrous grades held flat day over day.
- Which copper scrap grades increased on the ScrapMonster Price Index on December 1, 2025?
On December 1, 2025, #1 Copper Wire and Tubing, #2 Copper Wire and Tubing, #1 Copper Bare Bright, and #3 Copper-Light Copper each edged higher by $0.01 per Lb, while several other copper-related grades held steady on the Index. Insulated wire, copper radiators, transformers, Cu yokes, Cu/Al radiator combinations, harness wire, Romex wire, heater cores, and various motor-related items reported no change from the previous day.
- How did aluminum scrap prices move in North America on December 1, 2025?
Key Aluminum scrap grades such as 1100 Scrap, 3003 Scrap, 356 Aluminum Wheels, 6063 Extrusions/Fe, 6063 Extrusions, 5052 Scrap, 6061 Extrusions, E.C Aluminum Wire, Chrome Wheels, Litho Sheets, MLC Clips, Mixed Aluminum Turnings, Old Cast, UBC, Old Sheet, Painted Siding, and Zorba 90% NF all increased by $0.01 per Lb. Al/Cu radiator grades, aluminum radiators, aluminum transformers, and Breakage 50% Recovery remained unchanged over the day, indicating selective strengthening across non-ferrous aluminum categories.
- Were stainless steel scrap prices affected on December 1, 2025?
North American Stainless Steel scrap prices stayed unchanged on December 1, 2025, with grades such as 201 SS, 301 SS, 304 SS Solid, 304 SS Turning, 309 SS, 310 SS, 316 SS Solid, and 330 SS all holding flat compared with the previous day. This indicates a stable stainless segment, with no day-over-day movement reported across the main indexed grades.
- How can I track daily changes in North American scrap metal prices like those on December 1, 2025?
Daily movements in Copper, Aluminum, Steel, Stainless Steel, and Brass/Bronze scrap can be tracked through the ScrapMonster Price Index, which reports day-over-day changes by grade and highlights marginal increases or stable price trends across North America. Users can monitor updates for categories such as #1 Copper Bare Bright, 1100 Scrap, 6063 Extrusions, and key steel grades, and may also subscribe for live scrap prices where available.
