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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: May 20, 2026

8,424.87
USD/MT
-0.02%
24h change
+0.54%
7-day change
+2.82%
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
May 20, 20268,424.87-0.02%
May 19, 20268,426.36+0.51%
May 18, 20268,383.97-1.07%
May 17, 20268,475.05-0.36%
May 16, 20268,505.78+0.19%
May 15, 20268,489.86+0.40%
May 14, 20268,456.03+0.91%
May 13, 20268,379.61+0.72%
May 12, 20268,319.43+0.10%
May 10, 20268,311.03+0.06%
May 9, 20268,305.82-0.95%
May 8, 20268,385.41+0.36%
May 7, 20268,355.03
May 6, 20268,355.29-0.76%
May 5, 20268,419.68+0.91%
May 4, 20268,343.47+1.11%
May 3, 20268,251.96-0.02%
May 2, 20268,253.62+0.81%
May 1, 20268,187.10+0.56%
Apr 30, 20268,141.64+0.86%
Apr 29, 20268,071.83+0.53%
Apr 28, 20268,029.21+0.06%
Apr 27, 20268,024.58+0.04%
Apr 26, 20268,021.06-0.73%
Apr 24, 20268,080.32-1.17%
Apr 23, 20268,176.08-1.02%
Apr 22, 20268,259.92+0.81%
Apr 21, 20268,193.80