🔩 Non-Ferrous Metals

Copper Scrap Price Today

Refined copper cathodes, a key industrial metal for electrical applications.

Last updated: August 1, 2026

9,685.64
USD/MT
-0.48%
24h change
+2.66%
7-day change
+1.71%
30-day change
30-Day Price Trend
About Copper

Copper is one of the world's most traded industrial metals, valued for its electrical conductivity and corrosion resistance. Prices are benchmarked against the London Metal Exchange (LME) and vary based on grade, purity, and market demand.

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Common Grades & Types
Bare Bright Copper (Birch)
Uncoated, unalloyed wire at least 1/16 inch thick. The highest grade scrap.
#1 Copper
Uncoated, unalloyed copper pipe or wire, free of excessive oxides.
#2 Copper
Miscellaneous copper with some oxidation, coatings, or slight alloying.
Copper Tubing
Clean copper tube from plumbing or HVAC systems.
Key Applications
  • Electrical wiring and cables
  • Plumbing pipes and fittings
  • Heat exchangers
  • Motors and generators
  • Electronics and PCBs
  • Roofing and architectural applications
What Drives Copper Prices
  • 1LME copper spot price
  • 2Grade and purity level
  • 3Freight and logistics costs
  • 4Chinese demand (largest consumer)
  • 5Mine supply disruptions
  • 6USD exchange rate
Frequently Asked Questions

Historical Prices
Last 30 days — USD/MT
DatePriceDaily Change
Aug 1, 20269,685.64-0.48%
Jul 30, 20269,732.47-0.31%
Jul 29, 20269,762.28+0.45%
Jul 28, 20269,718.18+0.30%
Jul 26, 20269,689.02+0.99%
Jul 25, 20269,593.97+1.04%
Jul 24, 20269,494.88+0.64%
Jul 23, 20269,434.36+0.50%
Jul 22, 20269,387.15-1.06%
Jul 21, 20269,488.02+0.96%
Jul 20, 20269,397.37+0.41%
Jul 19, 20269,358.67-0.55%
Jul 17, 20269,410.54-0.07%
Jul 16, 20269,416.85-0.73%
Jul 15, 20269,486.48-0.36%
Jul 14, 20269,520.72+0.31%
Jul 12, 20269,491.24+0.60%
Jul 11, 20269,434.91+0.26%
Jul 10, 20269,410.17-0.23%
Jul 9, 20269,432.23-1.15%
Jul 8, 20269,541.59+0.85%
Jul 7, 20269,461.19+0.82%
Jul 6, 20269,384.29-0.73%
Jul 5, 20269,453.77+0.09%
Jul 4, 20269,445.55-0.81%
Jul 3, 20269,522.86