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Data Legend. The chart above shows Copper Scrap price assessments in USA Dollar per metric ton (USD/mt) in 3 locations, as follows:
- Copper Scrap (#2 95%), US (United States): Copper Scrap (#2 copper, 95% Cu content), export spot price, fob, United States
- Copper Scrap (Honey 60%), EUR (Europe): Copper Scrap (honey, 60% Cu content), export transaction price, fob, France
- Copper Scrap (99%), CN (China): Copper Scrap (bare bright, 99% Cu content), spot price, i-w, China
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Copper Price Outlook. The price of Copper Scrap (United States) increased during April 2019 to 5,240 USD per metric ton, which represents a slight rise of 2% compared to the previous month’s value. On a year-over-year basis, the prices of Copper Scrap (United States) decreased significantly by 8%. Meanwhile, the average price of Copper Scrap (China) amounted to 5,070 USD per metric ton, from 4,180 USD per metric ton one year earlier. On a month-over-month basis, the price of Copper Scrap (China) is 0.8% lower than the price one month before.
The price of Copper Scrap (Europe) rose slightly throughout April 2019, reaching 3,280 USD per metric ton. The price is 0.6% higher than the average price in the previous month and 8% lower than the average price one year before.
About Copper Scrap. Copper Scrap consists in Copper parts or products unsuitable for sale, or discarded metallic material from various sources. It may be reclaimed by melting and refining processes, which require presorting the material to decrease contaminants. Copper is a metal widely used in industry because it has desirable properties such as high ductility, malleability, electrical and thermal conductivity and resistance to corrosion. It is among the most valuable metals available when it comes to scrap collection and recycling, which gives copper scrap its own economical relevance.
As a recycling material, copper scrap has various impurities and contaminants, such as insulating wiring varnish, paint, coatings, solder, oxidation and even alloyed metals. Naturally, the higher the copper content, the simpler the recovery process and the more valuable the scrap.
Copper Scrap Handling. Copper Scrap can be stored in big bags, on pallets or pressed in bundles, and in a dry area. It can be transported by rail, truck, and/or ship.
Copper Scrap Uses. There are four primary types of copper scrap: bare bright copper, grade #1 copper, grade #2 copper, and light copper (AKA grade #3 copper)
