North American Scrap Metal Index Records Decline in Copper, Brass Prices- Dec 9, 2025
Scrap Prices | 2025-12-10 03:24:54
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?
No, aluminum scrap prices remained mostly steady across all major types, including 1100, 3003, 356 wheels, 5052, and 6061 extrusions.
- Which brass/bronze scrap types recorded the largest decline?
70/30, 80/20, and 85/15 brass scrap, along with brass radiators, each dropped by approximately $0.03 per pound.
