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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: April 6, 2026

8,020.35
USD/MT
+0.81%
24h change
+2.94%
7-day change
-0.27%
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
Apr 6, 20268,020.35+0.81%
Apr 5, 20267,956.26+0.96%
Apr 4, 20267,880.73+0.92%
Apr 3, 20267,808.53-0.24%
Apr 2, 20267,826.93+1.30%
Apr 1, 20267,726.79-0.27%
Mar 31, 20267,747.45-0.56%
Mar 30, 20267,791.41-0.42%
Mar 29, 20267,824.55-0.83%
Mar 28, 20267,889.82-0.38%
Mar 27, 20267,920.09+0.05%
Mar 25, 20267,916.21+0.92%
Mar 24, 20267,843.71-0.44%
Mar 23, 20267,878.16-0.84%
Mar 22, 20267,944.92-0.92%
Mar 21, 20268,018.42-0.92%
Mar 20, 20268,093.07-0.45%
Mar 19, 20268,129.97+1.10%
Mar 18, 20268,041.37+0.89%
Mar 17, 20267,970.70-0.15%
Mar 16, 20267,983.03+0.40%
Mar 15, 20267,950.84-0.74%
Mar 14, 20268,010.51+0.07%
Mar 13, 20268,005.21-0.27%
Mar 12, 20268,027.07+0.71%
Mar 11, 20267,970.84-0.89%
Mar 10, 20268,042.20