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Copper Scrap Price Today

Copper scrap including Birch/Cliff (No.2) and Berry (No.1) grades for refining and direct melt.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

8,259.87
USD/MT
-0.57%
24h change
+0.07%
7-day change
+2.98%
30-day change
30-Day Price Trend
About Copper Scrap

Copper scrap is a key secondary raw material for smelters and refineries worldwide. Prices track LME copper closely with deductions for processing, transport, and grade.

Compare Copper Scrap prices by country: 🇦🇺 Australia, 🇺🇸 United States, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇫🇷 France, 🇮🇹 Italy.

Common Grades & Types
Bare Bright
The highest-value copper scrap, uninsulated bare wire.
#1 Copper
Clean uncoated copper pipe and heavy wire.
#2 Copper
Mixed copper with coatings or minor alloying.
Copper Solids
Thick copper sections from electrical equipment.
Key Applications
  • Secondary copper cathode production
  • Brass and bronze manufacturing
  • Foundry alloys
  • Copper rod and wire production
What Drives Copper Scrap Prices
  • 1LME copper price
  • 2Scrap grade and cleanliness
  • 3Logistics and freight
  • 4Regional demand
  • 5Refinery capacity
Frequently Asked Questions

Historical Prices
Last 30 days — USD/MT
DatePriceDaily Change
Aug 7, 20268,259.87-0.57%
Aug 6, 20268,307.58+0.41%
Aug 5, 20268,273.34+0.55%
Aug 4, 20268,227.88+1.13%
Aug 3, 20268,136.19-1.05%
Aug 2, 20268,222.62-1.08%
Aug 1, 20268,312.25+0.71%
Jul 30, 20268,254.03+0.25%
Jul 29, 20268,233.19+0.74%
Jul 28, 20268,172.43-0.45%
Jul 26, 20268,209.57+1.25%
Jul 25, 20268,108.37-0.49%
Jul 24, 20268,148.65+0.57%
Jul 23, 20268,102.48+0.72%
Jul 22, 20268,044.47-0.67%
Jul 21, 20268,098.96-0.82%
Jul 20, 20268,166.25+0.27%
Jul 19, 20268,144.25-1.11%
Jul 17, 20268,235.27+0.04%
Jul 16, 20268,232.36+1.16%
Jul 15, 20268,137.65-0.35%
Jul 14, 20268,166.47-0.43%
Jul 12, 20268,201.45+1.19%
Jul 11, 20268,105.02+0.98%
Jul 10, 20268,025.97+0.06%
Jul 9, 20268,020.97