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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: July 23, 2026

8,102.48
USD/MT
+0.72%
24h change
-0.43%
7-day change
-2.78%
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
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, 20268,020.97-0.46%
Jul 8, 20268,058.03+0.58%
Jul 7, 20268,011.84-0.50%
Jul 6, 20268,052.11-0.08%
Jul 5, 20268,058.78+0.23%
Jul 4, 20268,040.02-0.15%
Jul 3, 20268,052.04-0.40%
Jul 2, 20268,084.59-0.17%
Jul 1, 20268,098.50-0.02%
Jun 30, 20268,100.16-1.00%
Jun 29, 20268,181.82-1.10%
Jun 28, 20268,272.71-0.26%
Jun 26, 20268,294.30+0.26%
Jun 25, 20268,272.89-0.74%
Jun 24, 20268,334.37