🔩 Non-Ferrous Metals

Copper Scrap Price Today

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

Last updated: May 13, 2026

9,686.35
USD/MT
-1.32%
24h change
-0.20%
7-day change
+2.59%
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
May 13, 20269,686.35-1.32%
May 12, 20269,816.20-1.09%
May 10, 20269,923.94+0.80%
May 9, 20269,845.41+0.05%
May 8, 20269,840.22+0.29%
May 7, 20269,811.40+0.48%
May 6, 20269,764.14+0.60%
May 5, 20269,706.12+0.25%
May 4, 20269,682.04-1.04%
May 3, 20269,783.83-0.26%
May 2, 20269,809.33+0.57%
May 1, 20269,753.46
Apr 30, 20269,753.50+0.51%
Apr 29, 20269,703.89+0.32%
Apr 28, 20269,672.66+0.78%
Apr 27, 20269,597.89+1.13%
Apr 26, 20269,491.05+0.43%
Apr 24, 20269,450.26+1.04%
Apr 23, 20269,353.04-0.09%
Apr 22, 20269,361.26+0.18%
Apr 21, 20269,344.27-1.18%
Apr 20, 20269,455.73+0.73%
Apr 19, 20269,386.77-0.13%
Apr 17, 20269,399.31-0.30%
Apr 16, 20269,427.39+0.45%
Apr 15, 20269,384.98-0.60%
Apr 14, 20269,442.06