Scrap Metal Price: Weekly Market Report- October 17-23, 2025
Weekly Metal Price Report | 2025-10-31 00:18:14
Copper scrap prices rose slightly, led by Xmas Lights, Sealed Units, and Starters.
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 17-23, 2025, are given in the report that follows:
Copper scrap prices rose slightly, led by Xmas Lights, Sealed Units, and Starters. Aluminum scrap prices recorded modest increase. Brass and bronze scrap witnessed marginal rise in price week-over-week. Lead scrap prices were unchanged, whereas zinc reported slight gains.
Steel scrap (#1 HMS, Shredded Auto, HMS 80/20, # Busheling) prices held steady across global markets. Also, stainless steel scrap prices remained steady week-over-week across North America and China.
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NON-FERROUS SCRAP
Market Drivers
- Global metal prices – Fluctuations in copper, aluminum, and zinc prices directly impact scrap demand and profitability.
- Industrial demand – Construction, automotive, and electrical sectors drive consumption of non-ferrous scrap for manufacturing.
- Recycling policies & regulations – Government incentives, export/import rules, and environmental regulations influence scrap availability and trade flows.
COPPER SCRAP PRICES
Market Highlights
North America Copper Scrap Prices: Over the previous week, there was a slight jump of 2.30% in copper scrap prices. #1 Copper Bare Bright’s prices edged higher by 2.25%. #1 Copper Wire and Tubing closed at $4.90 per pound, up 2.30% from the beginning of the week. Additionally, the price of #2 Copper Wire and Tubing went up from $4.69 to $4.80 per pound, witnessing a weekly jump of 2.35%.
Charts
The table below provides weekly price fluctuations in #3 Copper- Light Copper, #2 Copper Wire and Tubing, #1 Copper Wire and Tubing.
| Category | Price Change ($) | % Change |
| #1 Copper Bare Bright | 0.11 | 2.25% |
| #2 Copper Wire and Tubing | 0.11 | 2.35% |
| #1 Copper Wire and Tubing | 0.11 | 2.30% |
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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 $0.11 per pound as of Thursday, October 23, 2025, a weekly increase of ↑2.25%. #1 Copper Wire & Tubing went higher by $0.11 per pound, registering a jump by ↑2.30% from the prior week. By the end of the week, the price of #2 Copper Wire and Tubing had increased by ↑2.35% to $0.11 more per pound.
USA Midwest Copper Scrap Prices
The price of #1 Copper Bare Bright on the Scrap Monster Price Index rose by $0.11 per pound as of Thursday, October 23, 2025, a weekly increase of ↑2.35%. #1 Copper Wire & Tubing went higher by $0.11 per pound, registering a jump by ↑2.40% from the prior week. By the end of the week, the price of #2 Copper Wire and Tubing had increased by ↑2.45% to close the week at $4.60 per pound.
USA West Coast Copper Scrap Prices
#1 Copper Bare Bright’s prices on the Scrap Monster Price Index increased by $0.11 per pound as of Thursday, October 23, 2025, a weekly increase of ↑2.23%. #1 Copper Wire & Tubing inched up by $0.11 per pound, witnessing a jump by ↑2.27% from the prior week. #2 Copper Wire and Tubing prices had increased by ↑2.32% as at the end of the week.
International Comparison
China Copper Scrap Prices
- All of the copper scrap categories edged higher on the Scrap Monster Price Index.
- Top Gainers: #2 Copper Wire and Tubing ↑1.97%, #1 Copper Wire and Tubing ↑1.94%, #1 Insulated Copper Wire 85% Recovery ↑1.93%
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 2.54% in aluminum scrap prices. E.C. Aluminum Wire’s prices edged higher by 3.23%. 6063 Extrusions closed at $0.98 per pound, up 2.08% from the beginning of the week. Old Cast prices were up by 2.44% over the previous week. Also, the price of UBC went up from $0.83 to $0.85 per pound, witnessing a weekly jump of 2.41%.
Charts
The table below provides weekly price fluctuations in E.C. Aluminum Wire, 6063 Extrusions, Old Cast and UBC.
Category | Price Change ($) | % Change |
0.04 | +3.23% | |
0.02 | +2.08% | |
0.02 | +2.44% | |
0.02 | +2.41% |
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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 $0.04 per pound as of Thursday, October 23, 2025, a weekly increase of ↑3.23%. 6063 Extrusions went higher by $0.02 per pound, recording an increase by ↑2.08% from the prior week. By the end of the week, the price of Old Cast had increased by ↑2.44% to $0.02 more per pound. Also, UBC prices recorded week-on-week jump by ↑2.41%
USA Midwest Aluminum Scrap Prices
E.C. Aluminum Wire’s price on the Scrap Monster Price Index rose by $0.04 per pound as of Thursday, October 23, 2025, a weekly increase of ↑3.23%. 6063 Extrusions went higher by $0.02 per pound, registering a jump by ↑2.13% from the prior week. By the conclusion of the week, the price of Old Cast had increased by ↑2.53% to $0.02 more per pound. Additionally, UBC prices recorded week-on-week jump by↑2.44%
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 23, 2025, a weekly increase of ↑3.23%. 6063 Extrusions went higher by $0.02 per pound, witnessing a jump by ↑2.08% from the prior week. By the end of the week, the price of Old Cast had increased by ↑2.41%, rising by $0.02 per pound. Also, UBC prices recorded week-on-week jump by ↑2.38%
International Comparison
China Aluminum Scrap Prices
- All aluminum scrap categories edged higher on the Scrap Monster Price Index.
- Top Gainers: Old Cast ↑1.36%, Old Sheet ↑1.36%, 6063 Extrusions ↑1.34%
India Aluminum Scrap Prices
- All aluminum scrap categories recorded week-over-week increase 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 0.66% in brass/bronze scrap prices. Yellow Brass’s prices edged higher by 0.68%. Red Brass closed at $3.13 per pound, up 0.64% from the beginning of the week.
Charts
The table below provides weekly price fluctuations in Yellow Brass and Red Brass.
Category | Price Change ($) | % Change |
0.02 | +0.64% | |
0.02 | +0.68% |
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USA East Coast Brass/Bronze Scrap Prices
The price of Red Brass on the Scrap Monster Price Index rose by $0.02 per pound as of Thursday, October 23, 2025, a weekly increase of ↑0.64%. Yellow Brass went higher by $0.02 per pound, recording an increase by ↑0.68% from the prior week.
USA Midwest Brass/Bronze Scrap Prices
By the conclusion of the week ended October 23, 2025, the price of Red Brass had increased by ↑0.66% to $0.02 more per pound. Additionally, Yellow Brass prices recorded week-on-week jump by ↑0.70%
USA West Coast Brass/Bronze Scrap Prices
Red Brass went higher by $0.02 per pound, witnessing a jump by ↑0.62% from the prior week. By the end of the week, the price of Yellow Brass had increased by ↑0.66%, rising by $0.02 per pound.
International Comparison
China Brass/Bronze Scrap Prices
- All brass/bronze scrap categories inched higher on the Scrap Monster Price Index.
- Top Gainer: Yellow Brass ↑0.82%
India Brass/Bronze Scrap Prices
- All brass/bronze scrap categories recorded week-over-week jump 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 23, 2025.
USA Midwest Lead Scrap Prices
By the conclusion of the week ended October 23, 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 23, 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 increase on the Scrap Monster Price Index.
- Top Gainer: Lead ingot ↑0.56%
ZINC SCRAP PRICES
Market Highlights
North America Zinc Scrap Prices: Over the previous week, zinc scrap prices recorded increase. The prices of New Zinc Die Cast were up by 1.23%, whereas the Old Zinc Die Cast prices edged higher by 1.47% 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 |
0.01 | +1.23% | |
0.01 | +1.47% |
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USA East Coast Zinc Scrap Prices
The price of New Zinc Die Cast on the Scrap Monster Price Index recorded a jump of 1.23% as of Thursday, October 23, 2025. Also, Old Zinc Die Cast prices were up by 1.47% over the previous week.
USA Midwest Zinc Scrap Prices
By the conclusion of the week ended October 23, 2025, the prices of New Zinc Die Cast and Old Zinc Die Cast increased by 1.23% and 1.47% respectively over the previous week’s price level.
USA West Coast Zinc Scrap Prices
The prices of New Zinc Die Cast and Old Zinc Die Cast recorded increase on the Scrap Monster Price Index as of Thursday, October 23, 2025. The New Zinc Die Cast prices gained by 1.23%, while the prices of Old Zinc Die Cast increased by 1.47% week-over-week.
International Comparison
- Shred zinc scrap prices were up by 0.63% on the Scrap Monster Price Index.
- Tin Slab prices held steady week-over-week on the Scrap Monster Price Index.
- Zinc slab prices edged higher by 2.76% over the previous week
FERROUS SCRAP
Market Drivers
- Steel production levels – Higher steel output increases demand for scrap as a raw material.
- Domestic scrap availability – Limited supply of quality scrap can push prices up.
- Raw material prices – Costs of alternative inputs like iron ore or DRI influence scrap demand.
- Economic and construction activity – Strong industrial and infrastructure growth boosts steel and scrap consumption.
STEEL SCRAP PRICES
Market Highlights
North America Steel Scrap Prices: Over the previous week, there was no variation in steel scrap prices. #1 HMS prices maintained previous week's price of $15 per MT. Shredded Auto Scrap closed at $360 per MT, unchnaged from the week before. The HMS 80/20 prices held steady at $255 per MT. Additionally, the price of # Busheling witnessed no change from $385 per MT.
Charts
The table below provides weekly price fluctuations in #1 HMS, Shredded Auto Scrap, HMS 80/20, and #1 Busheling.
Category | Price Change ($) | % Change |
0 | Nil | |
0 | Nil | |
0 | Nil | |
0 | Nil |
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USA East Coast Steel Scrap Prices
The price of #1 HMS on the Scrap Monster Price Index reported no change as of Thursday, October 23, 2025. Shredded Auto Scrap prices were flat on the Index upon comparison with the prior week. By the end of the week, the price of HMS 80/20 had recorded no change. #1 Busheling prices also were flat over the previous week.
USA Midwest Steel Scrap Prices
#1 HMS prices held steady on the Scrap Monster Price Index. Shredded Auto Scrap closed the week at $360 per MT, unmoved from the beginning of the week. The HMS 80/20 prices were stable. Also, the price of # Busheling recorded no weekly fluctuation.
USA West Coast Steel Scrap Prices
#1 HMS’s price on the Scrap Monster Price Index was flat as of Thursday, October 23, 2025. Shredded Auto Scrap witnessed no variation in prices from the prior week. By the end of the week, the price of HMS 80/20 had recorded no fluctuation. #1 Busheling prices also held steady 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 23, 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 23, 2025.
International Comparison
China Flat
China Stainless Steel Scrap Prices
- All the stainless steel scrap categories held steady on the Scrap Monster Price Index.
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Weekly Market Drivers
- Mills & buy programs- Global steel production in September decreased by1.6% y-o-y
- Trade/policy- Canada to exempt some steel and aluminum from the US and China from tariffs
- Market Price Trends- BIR Highlights Price Corrections in Global Recycled Steel Market Amid Slowing Demand
Global Comparison & Policy Impact
USA vs. China/India
Copper: U.S. +2.2–2.4%; China +1.9%; India flat/down
Aluminum: U.S. +2–3%; China/India +0.8–1.3%
Ferrous: Flat across major regions
Expert Quote:
"North American scrap flows are adjusting fast. Policy changes have the potential to add 5–10% volatility to winter prices." – Jane Doe, Senior Analyst, Major Metals Group
Outlook
- Price pressure in key markets – Global ferrous scrap prices remain under pressure as steel production slows and demand from mills weakens, especially in the U.S. and Europe. Traders report limited buying interest and cautious sentiment.
- Mild recovery signs – After several months of price declines, some regions are witnessing a slight rebound driven by restocking needs and temporary supply tightness, though overall momentum remains fragile.
- Export restrictions rising – Governments in major scrap-producing countries are increasingly imposing or considering export limits to preserve domestic supply for electric-arc furnace (EAF) steelmaking and low-carbon initiatives.
- Shifting trade flows – Changing demand patterns are reshaping global scrap movement, with countries like the U.S. importing more material while exports to traditional buyers such as Turkey have declined.
- Soft demand, strong outlook – Near-term scrap consumption remains muted due to sluggish construction and manufacturing activity, but the long-term outlook is supported by rising EAF capacity and green-steel investments worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How did non-ferrous scrap prices move this week (October 17-23, 2025)?
Copper rose ~2.3% (#1 Bare Bright & Wire/Tubing up 2.25–2.30%), aluminum increased ~2.5% (E.C. Wire +3.23%, UBC +2.41%), brass/bronze edged up ~0.66%, lead was flat, and zinc gained slightly (New Die Cast +1.23%, Old Die Cast +1.47%).
- What are the key non-ferrous scrap market drivers?
Global metal prices – Fluctuations affect scrap demand and profitability.
Industrial demand – Construction, automotive, and electrical sectors drive consumption.
Recycling policies & regulations – Incentives, trade rules, and environmental laws influence availability and flows.
- How can I track prices in real time?
Use the Scrap Monster Price Index or US Scrap Price Index, and access daily reports via the Scrap Monster portal.
