Scrap Metal Price: Weekly Market Report- October 10-16, 2025
Weekly Metal Price Report | 2025-10-23 11:13:48
Ferrous scrap prices are likely to stay steady in the short term
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 10-16, 2025, are given in the report that follows:
Copper and aluminum scrap prices mostly climbed, led by Xmas Lights, Sealed Units, Starters, and Breakage 50% Recovery. Brass and bronze scrap rose, led by Brass Radiator/Fe, while lead and zinc stayed flat.
Steel scrap prices tumbled across global markets, led by notable dips in #1 Bundle (-8.75%) and #1 Busheling (-8.33%). In contrast, stainless steel scrap prices remained steady week-over-week across North America and China.
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NON-FERROUS SCRAP
Market Drivers
- Tight Scrap Supply and Collection Challenges- Limited availability of high-grade scrap is tightening domestic supply
- Sustainability and Policy Support- U.S. policies promoting circular economy practices boost demand for domestic scrap.
- Increased Secondary Smelting and Refining Activity- Ramping up of operations boosts domestic competition for high-quality scrap.
COPPER SCRAP PRICES
Market Highlights
North America Copper Scrap Prices: Over the previous week, there was a slight increase of 1.06% in copper scrap prices. #1 Copper Bare Bright’s prices edged higher by 1.04%. #1 Copper Wire and Tubing closed at $4.76 per pound, up 1.06% from the beginning of the week. Additionally, the price of #2 Copper Wire and Tubing went up from $4.61 to $4.66 per pound, witnessing a weekly jump of 1.08%.
Charts
The table below provides weekly price fluctuations in #3 Copper- Light Copper, #2 Copper Wire and Tubing, #1 Copper Wire and Tubing.
Category | Price Change ($) | % Change |
0.05 | +1.04% | |
0.05 | +1.08% | |
0.05 | +1.06% |
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USA East Coast Copper Scrap Prices
The price of #1 Copper Bare Bright on the Scrap Monster Price Index rose by $0.05 per pound as of Thursday, October 16, 2025, a weekly increase of ↑1.04%. #1 Copper Wire & Tubing went higher by $0.05 per pound, registering a jump by ↑1.06% from the prior week. By the end of the week, the price of #2 Copper Wire and Tubing had increased by ↑1.08% to $0.05 more per pound.
USA Midwest Copper Scrap Prices
The price of #1 Copper Bare Bright on the Scrap Monster Price Index rose by $0.05 per pound as of Thursday, October 16, 2025, a weekly increase of ↑1.08%. #1 Copper Wire & Tubing went higher by $0.05 per pound, registering a jump by ↑1.11% from the prior week. By the end of the week, the price of #2 Copper Wire and Tubing had increased by ↑1.13% to close the week at $4.46 per pound.
USA West Coast Copper Scrap Prices
#1 Copper Bare Bright’s prices on the Scrap Monster Price Index increased by $0.05 per pound as of Thursday, October 16, 2025, a weekly increase of ↑1.03%. #1 Copper Wire & Tubing inched up by $0.05 per pound, witnessing a jump by ↑1.05% from the prior week. #2 Copper Wire and Tubing prices had increased by ↑1.07% as at the end of the week.
International Comparison
China Copper Scrap Prices
- Most of the copper scrap categories edged lower on the Scrap Monster Price Index.
- Top Losers: #1 Insulated Copper Wire 85% Recovery ↓ 1.07%, #2 Copper Wire and Tubing ↓ 1.06%, #1 Copper Wire and Tubing ↓ 1.05%,
India Copper Scrap Prices
- All copper scrap categories recorded week-over-week decline on the Scrap Monster Price Index.
ALUMINUM SCRAP PRICES
Market Highlights
North America Aluminum Scrap Prices: Over the previous week, there was a modest increase of 1.27% in aluminum scrap prices. E.C. Aluminum Wire’s prices edged higher by 1.61%. 6063 Extrusions closed at $0.97 per pound, up 1.04% from the beginning of the week. Old Cast prices were up by 1.22% over the previous week. Also, the price of UBC went up from $0.83 to $0.84 per pound, witnessing a weekly jump of 1.20%.
Charts
The table below provides weekly price fluctuations in E.C. Aluminum Wire, 6063 Extrusions, Old Cast and UBC.
Category | Price Change ($) | % Change |
0.02 | +1.61% | |
0.01 | +1.04% | |
0.01 | +1.22% | |
0.01 | +1.20% |
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USA East Coast Aluminum Scrap Prices
The price of E.C. Aluminum Wire on the Scrap Monster Price Index rose by $0.02 per pound as of Thursday, October 16, 2025, a weekly increase of ↑1.61%. 6063 Extrusions went higher by $0.01 per pound, recording an increase by ↑1.04% from the prior week. By the end of the week, the price of Old Cast had increased by ↑1.22% to $0.01 more per pound. Also, UBC prices recorded week-on-week jump by ↑1.20%
USA Midwest Aluminum Scrap Prices
E.C. Aluminum Wire’s price on the Scrap Monster Price Index rose by $0.02 per pound as of Thursday, October 16, 2025, a weekly increase of ↑1.61%. 6063 Extrusions went higher by $0.01 per pound, registering a jump by ↑1.06% from the prior week. By the conclusion of the week, the price of Old Cast had increased by ↑1.27% to $0.01 more per pound. Additionally, UBC prices recorded week-on-week jump by ↑1.22%
USA West Coast Aluminum Scrap Prices
The price of E.C. Aluminum Wire on the Scrap Monster Price Index rose by $0.02 per pound as of Thursday, October 16, 2025, a weekly increase of ↑1.61%. 6063 Extrusions went higher by $0.01 per pound, witnessing a jump by ↑1.04% from the prior week. By the end of the week, the price of Old Cast had increased by ↑1.20%, rising by $0.01 per pound. Also, UBC prices recorded week-on-week jump by ↑1.19%
International Comparison
China Aluminum Scrap Prices
- All aluminum scrap categories edged lower on the Scrap Monster Price Index.
- Top Losers: Aluminum Transformers ↓ 0.52%, Aluminum Radiators ↓ 0.50%, Zorba 90% NF↓ 0.49%,
India Aluminum Scrap Prices
- All aluminum scrap categories recorded week-over-week decline on the Scrap Monster Price Index.
BRASS/BRONZE SCRAP PRICES
Market Highlights
North America Brass/Bronze Scrap Prices: Over the previous week, there was a modest increase of 1.0% in brass/bronze scrap prices. Yellow Brass’s prices edged higher by 1.02%. Red Brass closed at $3.11 per pound, up 0.97% from the beginning of the week.
Charts
The table below provides weekly price fluctuations in Yellow Brass and Red Brass.
Category | Price Change ($) | % Change |
0.03 | +0.97% | |
0.03 | +1.02% |
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USA East Coast Brass/Bronze Scrap Prices
The price of Red Brass on the Scrap Monster Price Index rose by $0.03 per pound as of Thursday, October 16, 2025, a weekly increase of ↑0.97%. Yellow Brass went higher by $0.03 per pound, recording an increase by ↑1.02% from the prior week.
USA Midwest Brass/Bronze Scrap Prices
By the conclusion of the week ended October 16, 2025, the price of Red Brass had increased by ↑0.99% to $0.01 more per pound. Additionally, Yellow Brass prices recorded week-on-week jump by ↑1.06%
USA West Coast Brass/Bronze Scrap Prices
Red Brass went higher by $0.03 per pound, witnessing a jump by ↑0.94% from the prior week. By the end of the week, the price of Yellow Brass had increased by ↑1.0%, rising by $0.03 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 decline 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 $0.24 per pound at the close of the week.
Charts
The table below provides weekly price fluctuations in Scrap Auto Batteries.
Category | Price Change ($) | % Change |
Nil | 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, October 16, 2025.
USA Midwest Lead Scrap Prices
By the conclusion of the week ended October 16, 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, October 16, 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 decline on the Scrap Monster Price Index.
- Top Loser: Lead ingot ↓ 2.19%
ZINC SCRAP PRICES
Market Highlights
North America Zinc Scrap Prices: Over the previous week, there was no variation in zinc scrap prices. The prices of New Zinc Die Cast and Old Zinc Die Cast were unchanged at $0.81 per pound and $0.68 per pound respectively at the close of the week.
Charts
The table below provides weekly price fluctuations in New Zinc Die Cast and Old Zinc Die Cast.
Category | Price Change ($) | % Change |
Nil | Nil | |
Nil | Nil |
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USA East Coast Zinc Scrap Prices
The price of New Zinc Die Cast on the Scrap Monster Price Index held steady as of Thursday, October 16, 2025. Also, Old Zinc Die Cast prices were flat over the previous week.
USA Midwest Zinc Scrap Prices
By the conclusion of the week ended October 16, 2025, the prices of New Zinc Die Cast and Old Zinc Die Cast maintained previous week’s price level.
USA West Coast Zinc Scrap Prices
The prices of New Zinc Die Cast and Old Zinc Die Cast recorded no change on the Scrap Monster Price Index as of Thursday, October 16, 2025.
International Comparison
- All zinc scrap categories held steady on the Scrap Monster Price Index.
- Tin Slab prices held steady week-over-week on the Scrap Monster Price Index.
- Zinc slab prices dipped by 1.69% over the previous week
FERROUS SCRAP
Market Drivers
- Steel Mill Demand: Steady mill production sustains strong scrap consumption.
- Construction and Auto Sectors: Ongoing projects and vehicle output boost steel use.
- Export Activity: Rising overseas demand supports price stability.
- Supply Constraints: Limited collection and logistics challenges tighten availability.
STEEL SCRAP PRICES
Market Highlights
North America Steel Scrap Prices: Over the previous week, there was a decline of 4.09% in steel scrap prices. #1 HMS prices edged lower by 1.56%. Shredded Auto Scrap closed at $360 per MT, down 2.70% from the beginning of the week. The HMS 80/20 prices were down by 3.77%. Additionally, the price of # Busheling dipped from $420 to $385 per MT, witnessing a weekly fall of 8.33%.
Charts
The table below provides weekly price fluctuations in #1 HMS, Shredded Auto Scrap, HMS 80/20, and #1 Busheling.
Category | Price Change ($) | % Change |
5 | -1.56% | |
10 | -2.70% | |
10 | -3.77% | |
35 | -8.33% |
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USA East Coast Steel Scrap Prices
The price of #1 HMS on the Scrap Monster Price Index dropped by $5 per MT as of Thursday, October 16, 2025, registering a weekly decline of ↓1.56%. Shredded Auto Scrap went lower by $10 per MT, recording a fall by ↓2.70% from the prior week. By the end of the week, the price of HMS 80/20 had declined by ↓3.77% to $5 less per MT. #1 Busheling prices also were down by 8.33% over the previous week.
USA Midwest Steel Scrap Prices
#1 HMS prices edged lower by 1.56% on the Scrap Monster Price Index. Shredded Auto Scrap closed at $360 per MT, down ↓2.70% from the beginning of the week. The HMS 80/20 prices were down by 3.77%. Also, the price of # Busheling fell from $420 to $385 per MT, witnessing a weekly decline of ↓8.33%.
USA West Coast Steel Scrap Prices
#1 HMS’s price on the Scrap Monster Price Index dropped by $5 per MT as of Thursday, October 16, 2025, registering a weekly decline of ↓1.56%. Shredded Auto Scrap went lower by $10 per MT, recording a fall by ↓2.70% from the prior week. By the end of the week, the price of HMS 80/20 had declined by ↓3.77% to $5 less per MT. #1 Busheling prices also were down by 8.33% 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 $0.62 per pound.
Charts
The table below provides weekly price fluctuations in 304 SS Solid scrap.
Category | Price Change ($) | % Change |
Nil | 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, October 16, 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, October 16, 2025.
International Comparison
China ↓0.52%
China Stainless Steel Scrap Prices
- All the stainless steel scrap categories except 201 SS scrap recorded decline on the Scrap Monster Price Index.
- Top Losers: 316 SS Solid ↓ 1.09%, 309 SS ↓ 1.03%
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Weekly Market Drivers
- Mills & buy programs- U.S. Steel Mill Shipments Declined in August
- Trade/policy- EU pressures to cancel tariffs on steel derivatives.
- Macroeconomic Instability- Recycled Steel Market Hit by Macroeconomic Instability.
Outlook
- Stable Prices: Ferrous scrap prices are likely to stay steady in the short term, supported by balanced domestic demand and moderate supply levels.
- Mill Demand: Steel mill buying remains consistent as production rates hold firm, keeping scrap consumption steady across key regions.
- Export Trends: Strong demand from overseas markets, particularly Turkey and Asia, is expected to provide a floor for prices.
- Seasonal Factors: Cooler weather and slower demolition activity may tighten scrap flows, offering mild upward pressure on prices.
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- Global demand and supply trends – Industrial activity and production levels, especially in major economies like China and the U.S.
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- What supply and demand factors are influencing scrap metal prices right now?
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Supply side: Tight collections, logistics issues, quality of scrap feedstock (especially non-ferrous).
Demand side: Mill production levels, downstream construction & automotive activity, export markets (especially Turkey / Asia) for ferrous.
Policy / trade: Circular economy initiatives in the U.S., tariffs or export conditions, currency shifts.
- How do international trends (China, India) compare with North American scrap metal price movements in this week?
Internationally:
- In China and India, many categories of copper, aluminium and brass/bronze scrap showed declines even as North America saw gains.
- For example: China copper scrap categories edged lower (-1.04%); India saw declines ~-1.25%.
- Stainless‐steel scrap in China recorded a slight decline (~-0.52%) while North America remained flat.
