Updated Copper Scrap Metal Prices Page

We have updated the copper scrap metals prices page to show current scrap copper prices around the world including USA, China, India, Korea and more. The page on this website can be viewed at COPPER SCRAP METAL PRICES

Scrap Copper Prices as of Oct 27

Current scrap copper prices (based on current spot market prices) for copper scrap as of Oct 27 2009 are:
No.1 Heavy Scrap Copper 2.58 2.73 lbs USD
No.2 Scrap Copper 2.27 2.42 lbs USD
Soldered Copper Pipe 1.97 2.12 lbs USD
Beryllium Copper Scrap 1.82 1.97 lbs USD
Light Scrap Copper 1.97 2.12 lbs USD
Copper Turnings 1.97 2.12 lbs USD
No.1 [...]

Copper Prices Aug 11 2009

Prices below are based on current spot market prices and are LTL, TL and in USD per pounds:
No.1 Heavy Scrap Copper 2.38 2.53 lbs USD
No.2 Scrap Copper 2.10 2.25 lbs USD
Soldered Copper Pipe Scrap 1.82 1.97 lbs USD
Beryllium Copper Scrap 1.68 1.83 lbs USD
Light Scrap Copper 1.82 1.97 lbs USD
Copper Turnings 1.82 1.97 lbs USD
No.1 [...]

Copper Wire Cable and Pipe Scrap Prices

Current copper scrap prices as of July 10, 2009 – prices are LTL, TL
No.1 Heavy Scrap Copper 1.82 1.97 lbs USD
No.2 Scrap Copper 1.60 1.75 lbs USD
Soldered Copper Pipe Scrap 1.38 1.53 lbs USD 
Copper Turnings 1.38 1.53 lbs USD
No.1 Bare Bright Copper Wire 1.86 2.01 lbs USD
No.1 Copper Wire Scrap 1.78 1.93 lbs USD
No.2 Copper [...]

Current Scrap Copper Recycling Prices May 21 2009

Current copper scrap prices. LTL and TL prices is USD per pound are shown below:
No.1 Heavy Scrap Copper 1.69 1.84 lbs USD
No.2 Scrap Copper 1.48 1.63 lbs USD
Soldered Copper Pipe Scrap 1.28 1.43 lbs USD
Beryllium Copper Scrap 1.18 1.33 lbs USD
Light Scrap Copper 1.28 1.43 lbs USD
No.1 Bare Bright Copper Wire 1.73 1.88 lbs USD
No.1 [...]

Why Copper price surged by 50% in three months

What’s driving copper to its recent high of $2.20 a pound? If demand is down, how is it possible that the price of copper went up 40% to 50% within the last three months alone? “We’re playing by a different set of rules now,” says Gianni Kovacevic, corporate development strategist at Global Opportunities AG. In [...]

Copper Prices Remain Higher on Chinese Demand

Amid the acute uncertainty, the copper prices remained higher on Thursday with the intense buying support from China. The rise has been a promising one however analysts are cautioning investors against the euphoria from China.
Near-term copper futures in New York rose to $2.20 a pound Wednesday, up from $2.11 on Tuesday and the highest since [...]

What is The Current Price of Scrap Copper?

The question of how much is the current price of scrap copper is asked many times on the internet and through emails to the admin of this site.  The answer depends on the current daily price of copper and what you can obtain from your local recycling yard or if your lucky your nearest scrap [...]

Summary of Copper Scrap Metal Prices Worldwide Feb 21

Average prices for copper scrap metals across the world are provided below in the specific countries currency and weight designation:
US Scrap Copper 1.19 1.34 lbs USD
Canadian Copper 1.50 1.69 lbs CND
EU Scrap Copper 2081.46 2343.83 MT EURO
China Tong Scrap 17956.70 20220.15 MT RMB
Asia Copper 2623.47 2954.16 MT USD
Indian Scrap Copper 131.18 147.71 Kg. INR
Korean Copper [...]

Copper Scrap Metal PriceSummary January 29

Summary of scrap metal prices for copper across the globe is shown below.  Prices are less then truck load and truck load prices. 
US Scrap Copper 1.21 1.36 lbs USD
Canadian Copper 1.47 1.66 lbs CND
EU Scrap Copper 2010.07 2259.25 MT EURO
China Tong Scrap 18258.50 20521.94 MT RMB
Asia Copper 2667.57 2998.26 MT USD
Indian Scrap Copper 130.13 146.26 Kg. [...]