🔩 Non-Ferrous Metals

Copper Scrap Price Today

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

Last updated: July 14, 2026

9,520.72
USD/MT
+0.31%
24h change
+1.45%
7-day change
-1.42%
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
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, 20269,522.86-0.52%
Jul 2, 20269,572.47+0.70%
Jul 1, 20269,505.95-0.68%
Jun 30, 20269,571.32-0.05%
Jun 29, 20269,576.19+0.70%
Jun 28, 20269,509.52+0.13%
Jun 26, 20269,497.53-0.42%
Jun 25, 20269,537.40-0.94%
Jun 24, 20269,627.57+0.36%
Jun 23, 20269,593.06-0.47%
Jun 22, 20269,638.83+0.33%
Jun 21, 20269,606.77-0.21%
Jun 20, 20269,626.81+0.23%
Jun 18, 20269,604.65-0.08%
Jun 17, 20269,612.00+0.34%
Jun 16, 20269,579.11-0.82%
Jun 15, 20269,658.11