December 10, 2025-North American Scrap Metal Prices Exhibited Mixed Trend on the Index
Scrap Prices | 2025-12-11 03:41:15
310 SS prices dipped by $0.02 per Lb from the previous day’s level.
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TORONTO (Scrap Monster): North American scrap metal prices showed a mixed movement on the ScrapMonster Price Index as of Wednesday, December 10, 2025.
- Copper: Mostly edged higher
- Aluminum: Overall flat trend with dip in E.C. Aluminum Wire prices
- Brass/Bronze: Widespread jump
- Stainless Steel: Overall decline
- Steel: No variation
Copper Scrap Prices
The price of Alternator scrap was flat over the previous day.
The prices of #1 Copper Wire and Tubing, #2 Copper Wire and Tubing, #1 Copper Bare Bright and #3 copper- Light Copper edged higher by $ 0.05 per Lb.
The prices of #1 Insulated Copper Wire 85% Recovery and #2 Insulated Copper Wire 50% Recovery prices were also up by $0.01 per Lb each on the Index.
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 December 10, 2025.
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 variation 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, Al/Cu Radiators/Fe, Aluminum Radiators and Aluminum Radiators/Fe prices held steady.
Aluminum Transformers and Breakage 50% Recovery prices remained unchanged as of December 10, 2025.
E.C Aluminum Wire prices were down by $0.01 per Lb on the Index.
Chrome Wheels, Litho Sheets, and MLC Clips remained steady when compared with the previous day’s price levels.
Mixed Aluminum Turnings, 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 10, 2025.
Stainless Steel Scrap Prices
201 SS prices reported no change.
301 SS, 304 SS Solid, 304 SS Turning and 309 SS prices witnessed declines by $0.01 per Lb in prices as of December 10, 2025.
310 SS prices dipped by $0.02 per Lb from the previous day’s level.
Also, 316 SS Solid and 330 SS prices dropped by $0.01 per Lb and $0.03 per Lb respectively on the Index.
Brass/Bronze Scrap Prices
The Brass/Bronze Scrap prices in the North American region witnessed a jump on the Index.
- 70/30 Brass Scrap: Up by $0.01 per Lb
- 80/20 Brass Scrap: Inched up by $0.01 per Lb
- 85/15 Brass Scrap: Saw an increase by $0.01 per Lb
- Brass Radiator: Jumped by $0.01 per Lb
Brass Radiator /Fe and Brass Radiator Ends prices maintained the previous day's price levels as of December 10, 2025.
In the meantime, Red Brass, Red Borings and Yellow Brass prices increased by $0.01 per Lb on the Index.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What was the overall trend in North American scrap metal prices on December 10, 2025?
The ScrapMonster Price Index showed mixed movement across major metal categories, with copper and brass/bronze mostly rising, aluminum largely flat, stainless steel declining, and steel unchanged.
- Which copper grades increased in price?
#1 Copper Wire & Tubing
#2 Copper Wire & Tubing
#1 Copper Bare Bright
#3 Copper (Light Copper)
Each increased by $0.05 per lb.
- Which aluminum items remained unchanged?
1100 Scrap, 3003 Scrap, 356 Aluminum Wheels, 6063 Extrusions and Extrusions/Fe, 5052 Scrap, 6061 Extrusions, Al/Cu Radiators, Aluminum Radiators, Aluminum Radiators/Fe, Aluminum Transformers, Breakage 50% Recovery, Chrome Wheels, Litho Sheets, MLC Clips, Mixed Aluminum Turnings, Old Cast, UBC, Old Sheet, Painted Siding, and Zorba 90% NF.
