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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 3, 2026

8,052.04
USD/MT
-0.40%
24h change
-2.67%
7-day change
-5.04%
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 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, 20268,334.37-1.19%
Jun 23, 20268,434.79-0.85%
Jun 22, 20268,507.15+0.16%
Jun 21, 20268,493.79+0.19%
Jun 20, 20268,477.91+0.08%
Jun 18, 20268,471.54-1.02%
Jun 17, 20268,558.74+0.38%
Jun 16, 20268,526.05+1.05%
Jun 15, 20268,437.04
Jun 14, 20268,438.19-0.25%
Jun 13, 20268,459.25-0.54%
Jun 12, 20268,505.60-0.72%
Jun 11, 20268,567.19+0.19%
Jun 10, 20268,550.65+0.74%
Jun 9, 20268,487.71
Jun 8, 20268,487.87+1.06%
Jun 7, 20268,398.89-0.40%
Jun 6, 20268,432.61+0.45%
Jun 5, 20268,394.57-1.00%
Jun 4, 20268,478.98