Scrap Metal Price: Weekly Market Report- October 2-9, 2025

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Highlights

Majority of the copper scrap categories recorded increase in price
Top three gainers: #3 Copper- Light Copper, #2 Copper Wire and Tubing, #1 Copper Wire and Tubing
Copper Radiators reported the least weekly gain (+1.45%)

The table below provides weekly price fluctuations in #3 Copper- Light Copper, #2 Copper Wire and Tubing, #1 Copper Wire and Tubing.

Sl No	Category	Start Price ($)	End Price ($)	% Change
1	#3 Copper- Light Copper	4.54	4.71	+3.74%
2	#2 Copper Wire and Tubing	4.64	4.81	+3.66%
3	#1 Copper Wire and Tubing	4.74	4.91	+3.59%

Charts

USA East Coast Scrap Prices

#3 Copper- Light Copper↑ 3.74%, #2 Copper Wire and Tubing ↑3.66%, #1 Copper Wire and Tubing ↑3.59%

The price of #3 Copper- Light Copper increased the most, rising from $4.54 per Lb to $4.71 per Lb. The other major gainers were #2 Copper Wire and Tubing and #1 Copper Wire and Tubing.

USA Midwest Scrap Prices

Harness Wire 35% Recovery↑ 2.84%, Cu Yokes ↑2.78%, #2 Insulated Copper Wire 50% Recovery ↑2.69%

As of Thursday, October 9, 2025, the price of Harness Wire 35% Recovery on the Scrap Monster Price Index was up from $2.11 to $2.17 per pound. Cu Yokes edged higher from the previous week’s closing price of $1.08 to $1.11 per pound. The average price of #2 Insulated Copper Wire 50% Recovery had closed at $2.44 per pound by the conclusion of the week.

USA West Coast Scrap Prices

#3 Copper- Light Copper↑ 3.7%, #2 Copper Wire and Tubing ↑3.62%, #1 Copper Wire and Tubing ↑3.55%

According to the Scrap Monster Price Index, the price of #3 Copper- Light Copper increased from $4.59 to $4.76 per pound. Last week, the price of #2 Copper Wire and Tubing was up by $0.17 per Lb. By the conclusion of the previous week, #1 Copper Wire and Tubing prices had inched up from $4.79 to $4.96 per pound.

China

All copper scrap categories edged higher on the Scrap Monster Price Index.
Top Gainers: #2 Copper Wire and Tubing↑ 4.31%, #1 Copper Wire and Tubing ↑4.26%, #1 Copper Bare Bright ↑4.07%

India

All copper scrap categories recorded week-over-week jump on the Scrap Monster Price Index.

The table below provides weekly price fluctuations of the top three gainers:

Sl No	Category	Start Price (INR)	End Price (INR)	% Change
1	Copper sheet cutting	512,000	578,000	+12.89%
2	Copper heavy scrap	923,000	989,000	+7.15%
3	Copper armeture	923,000	989,000	+7.15%

Europe

The regional copper scrap prices held steady on the Scrap Monster Price Index during the week ended October 9, 2025.

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ALUMINUM SCRAP PRICES

Highlights

Most of the aluminum scrap categories recorded increase in price
Top three market gainers: 6063 Extrusions/Fe, 6061 Extrusions, Zorba 90% NF
The least gain in prices was seen in 5052 Scrap (+1.85%)

The table below shows the weekly price variations in 6063 Extrusions/Fe, 6061 Extrusions, and Zorba 90% NF

Sl No	Category	Start Price ($)	End Price ($)	% Change
1	6063 Extrusions/Fe	0.70	0.72	+2.86%
2	6061 Extrusions	0.73	0.75	+2.74%
3	Zorba 90% NF	0.74	0.76	+2.70%

Charts

6063 Extrusions/Fe↑ 2.86%, 6061 Extrusions↑2.74%, Zorba 90% NF↑2.70%

The commodity to witness biggest jump in prices over the previous week was 6063 Extrusions/Fe, followed by 6061 Extrusions and Zorba 90%NF.

USA Midwest

6063 Extrusions/Fe↑ 2.90%, 6061 Extrusions↑2.78%, Zorba 90% NF↑2.74%

According to the Scrap Monster Price Index, the price of 6063 Extrusions/Fe increased from $0.69 to $0.71 per pound. Last week, the price of 6061 Extrusions was up by $0.02 per Lb. By the conclusion of the previous week, Zorba 90% NF prices had inched up from $0.73 to $0.75 per pound.

USA West Coast

6063 Extrusions/Fe↑ 2.82%, 6061 Extrusions↑2.74%, Zorba 90% NF↑2.70%

As of Thursday, October 9, 2025, the price of 6063 Extrusions/Fe on the Scrap Monster Price Index was up from $0.71 to $0.73 per pound. 6061 Extrusions edged higher from the previous week’s closing price of $0.73 to $0.75 per pound. The price of Zorba 90% NF had closed at $0.76 per pound by the conclusion of the week.

All aluminum scrap categories inched up on the Scrap Monster Price Index.
Top Gainers: Old Cast ↑ 2.19%, Old Sheet ↑2.19%, 6063 Extrusions ↑2.17%

All aluminum scrap categories recorded week-over-week jump on the Scrap Monster Price Index during the week ended October 9, 2025.

The table below provides weekly price fluctuations of the commodities:

Sl No	Category	Start Price (INR)	End Price (INR)	% Change
1	Aluminum ingots	251,000	265,000	+5.58%
2	Aluminum utensil scrap	242,000	256,000	+5.79%

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The regional aluminum scrap prices recorded no variation on the Scrap Monster Price Index during the previous week.

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BRASS/BRONZE SCRAP PRICES

Highlights

All brass/bronze scrap categories, except Brass Radiator Ends, recorded increase on the Scrap Monster Price Index during the week ended October 9, 2025.
Brass Radiator and Rod Borings increased the most, both rising by 2.13% each.

The least jump in prices was seen in Brass Radiator/Fe.

Charts

The weekly price chart of Red Brass and Yellow Brass is given below:

Brass Radiator↑ 2.13%, Rod Borings↑2.13%

The only commodity to record no variation in prices over the previous week was Brass/Radiator Ends, whose prices held steady at $0.30 per Lb.

Brass Radiator↑ 2.20%, Rod Borings↑2.17%

According to the Scrap Monster Price Index, the price of Brass Radiator increased from $2.73 to $2.79 per pound. Last week, the price of Rod Borings was up by $0.06 per Lb. By the conclusion of the previous week, Brass Radiator/Ends prices held steady from the week before.

Brass Radiator↑ 2.11%, Rod Borings↑2.05%

As of Thursday, October 9, 2025, the price of Brass Radiator on the Scrap Monster Price Index was up from $2.84 to $2.90 per pound. Rod Borings edged higher from the previous week’s closing price of $2.93 to $2.99 per pound.

All aluminum scrap categories witnessed increase on the Scrap Monster Price Index.
Weekly price variation: Yellow Brass ↑ 1.10%, Red Brass ↑1.02%, Brass Radiator ↑0.94%

All aluminum scrap categories recorded week-over-week jump on the Scrap Monster Price Index during the week ended October 9, 2025.

The table below provides weekly price fluctuations of the commodities:

Sl No	Category	Start Price (INR)	End Price (INR)	% Change
1	Brass cuttings	340,000	356,000	+4.71%
2	Brass utensil scrap	429,000	445,000	+3.73%

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The brass/bronze scrap prices in the region reported no variation on the Scrap Monster Price Index during the previous week.

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LEAD SCRAP PRICES

Highlights

All lead scrap varieties held steady on the Scrap Monster Price Index during the week ended October 9, 2025.

Charts

The weekly price chart of Scrap Auto Batteries is given below:

The prices of lead scrap in the region, including lead battery scrap, witnessed no variation over the previous week’s prices.

The regional lead scrap prices were flat on the Scrap Monster Price Index.

The region recorded no variation in the prices of lead scrap over the previous wee.

As of October 9, 2025, the Chinese lead scrap prices held steady on the Scrap Monster Price Index.

Lead ingot scrap recorded a week-on-week increase in prices by 2.23%. The price of the commodity ended the week at INR 183,000 per Ton.

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The lead scrap prices in the region reported no variation on the Scrap Monster Price Index during the previous week.

ZINC SCRAP PRICES

Highlights

The Zinc scrap prices in the region recorded increase over the previous week.

The table below provides weekly price change New Zinc Die Cast and Old Zinc Die Cast.

Sl No	Category	Start Price ($)	End Price ($)	% Change
1	New Zinc Die Cast	0.80	0.81	+1.25%
2	Old Zinc Die Cast	0.67	0.68	+1.49%

Charts

The weekly price charts of New Zinc Die Cast and Old Zinc Die Cast are provided below:

New Zinc Die Cast ↑ 1.25%, Old Zinc Die Cast↑1.49%

New Zinc Die Cast ↑ 1.25%, Old Zinc Die Cast↑1.49%

New Zinc Die Cast ↑ 1.25%, Old Zinc Die Cast↑1.49%

Shred Zinc scrap prices edged higher by 0.95% on the Scrap Monster Price Index.

Zinc slab prices went higher by 5.34%, whereas Tin slab prices held steady on Scrap Monster Price Index.

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The New Zinc Die Cast scrap prices in the region reported no variation on the Scrap Monster Price Index during the previous week.

NON-FERROUS MARKET OUTLOOK

Copper & Aluminum LME/COMEX movements – watch for price swings that could tighten or widen scrap spreads.
Export flow updates – any changes in freight rates, tariffs, or port congestion affecting scrap shipments to Asia or Mexico.
Energy & logistics costs – regional electricity and trucking rates influencing aluminum and zinc remelting margins.
Mills & smelter bids – monitor secondary mill purchasing activity, especially for clean/high-grade copper, aluminum, and brass scrap.

FERROUS SCRAP

Stainless Steel scrap recorded jump in prices over the previous week’s prices. On the contrary, Steel scrap prices held steady on the Scrap Monster Price Index on a weekly basis.

Market Drivers

Steel production demand: Changes in global steel output directly influence ferrous scrap consumption and prices.
Raw material supply: Availability and cost of scrap, iron ore, and alternative feedstocks affect price levels.
Trade policies & tariffs: Export/import restrictions and duties impact global scrap flows and market pricing.

STEEL SCRAP PRICES

Highlights

Steel scrap prices in the region witnessed no variation

Charts

The weekly price charts of #1HMS, Shredded Auto Scrap, HMS 80/20 and #1 Busheling are given below:

All categories of steel scrap maintained previous week’s price levels

#1 Bundle, #1 Busheling, #1 HMS, HMS 80/20, Sheet Metal, Shredded Auto Scrap and Structural Steel prices recorded no variation week-over-week.

The prices of all commodities were stable during the week ended October 9, 2025, according to the Scrap Monster Price Index.

#1 HMS prices were flat at CNY 1,630 per MT.
Cast Iron Scrap prices recorded no change from CNY 1,730 per MT.

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The regional steel scrap prices held steady on the Scrap Monster Price Index during the week ended October 9, 2025.

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STAINLESS STEEL SCRAP PRICES

Highlights

All stainless steel categories gained on the Scrap Monster Price Index.
Top three movers: 201 SS, 301 SS, 304 SS Turning
The commodity to record least gain in prices was 309 SS Scrap (+1.22%)

The table below shows the weekly price variations in 201 SS, 301 SS, and 304 SS Turning:

Sl No	Category	Start Price ($)	End Price ($)	% Change
1	201 SS	0.17	0.18	+5.88%
2	301 SS	0.39	0.40	+2.56%
3	304 SS Turning	0.51	0.52	+1.96%

Chart

The weekly variation in the prices of 304 SS Solid is depicted in the following chart:

201 SS ↑ 5.88%, 301 SS ↑2.56%, 304 SS Turning ↑1.96%

The commodity to witness biggest jump in prices over the previous week was 201 SS, followed by 301 SS and 304 SS Turning.

201 SS ↑ 5.88%, 301 SS ↑2.56%, 304 SS Turning ↑1.96%

According to the Scrap Monster Price Index, the price of 201 SS increased from $0.17 to $0.18 per pound. Last week, the price of 301 SS scrap was up by $0.01 per Lb. By the conclusion of the previous week, 304 SS Turning prices had inched up from $0.61 to $0.62 per pound.

201 SS ↑ 5.88%, 301 SS ↑2.56%, 304 SS Turning ↑1.96%

As of Thursday, October 9, 2025, the price of 201 SS on the Scrap Monster Price Index was up from $0.17 to $0.18 per pound. 301 SS edged higher from the previous week’s closing price of $0.39 to $0.40 per pound. The price of 304 SS Turning had closed at $0.62 per pound by the end of the week.