Schrott#1 Insulated Wire Scrap Prices in Benton Harbor
Current #1 Insulated Wire prices at scrap yards in Benton Harbor (Michigan). Compare local offers against the U.S. national average to get the most money for your scrap.
Average #1 Insulated Wire Price
National high for this grade: $3.40 / lb.
Scrap buy price in Benton Harbor, Michigan — $2.55 / lb (single yard offer in our database). Compare with prices across Ukraine below to estimate the real value of this scrap grade.
Pricing verified from 1 live board rate in this area.
#1 Insulated Wire price reference for Benton Harbor (Michigan)
Scrap yards in Benton Harbor (Michigan) don't always update their prices in real time. To give you a reliable current value, we use the U.S. national average ($2.93 / lb). The secondary metals market tracks exchange moves consistently across the country. Use this national figure as your benchmark when negotiating with local yards. #1 Insulated Wire prices across the U.S. →
Top Scrap Yards Buying #1 Insulated Wire in Benton Harbor, MI
These are scrap yards in Benton Harbor (Michigan) that recently updated #1 Insulated Wire prices in our database. Call them to lock in a quote. If your city isn't listed, use the National Index above as a bargaining reference with your nearest buyer.
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🚀 List your scrap yard ⟶| Metal grade | Average price (per lb) |
|---|---|
| #1 Insulated Wire | $2.87 / lb |
| MCM & Industrial Cable | $3.94 / lb |
| THHN Wire | $3.24 / lb |
| Coax & Heliax Cable | $2.17 / lb |
| Romex® Wire | $2.15 / lb |
| Wire Harnesses | $1.20 / lb |
| Telecom & Data Wire | $1.10 / lb |
| Jelly Wire | $1.03 / lb |
| #2 Insulated Wire | $1.00 / lb |
| Armored Cable (BX) | $0.66 / lb |
| #3 Insulated Wire (Low Grade) | $0.59 / lb |
| Computer Wire | $0.40 / lb |
| Christmas Lights | $0.13 / lb |
Historical Price Trends for #1 Insulated Wire
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#1 Insulated Wire: Scrap Yard Price vs. World Market (COMEX)
Avg scrap yard price
Today's world market price (COMEX)
#1 Insulated Wire: Spread vs. Exchange — Monthly History
| Period | World price (per lb) | Scrap yard price (per lb) | Spread vs. exchange |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 (current) | $5.9700 / lb | $2.55 / lb | −$3.42 (57.3%) |
| April 2026 | $5.9057 / lb | $3.51 / lb | −$2.40 (40.6%) |
| March 2026 | $5.6775 / lb | $3.09 / lb | −$2.59 (45.6%) |
| February 2026 | $5.8801 / lb | $3.37 / lb | −$2.51 (42.7%) |
| January 2026 | $5.8949 / lb | $3.16 / lb | −$2.73 (46.4%) |
| December 2025 | $5.4977 / lb | $2.81 / lb | −$2.69 (48.9%) |
| November 2025 | $5.0640 / lb | $2.98 / lb | −$2.08 (41.2%) |
| October 2025 | $5.0502 / lb | $3.03 / lb | −$2.02 (40%) |
| September 2025 | $4.6624 / lb | $2.80 / lb | −$1.86 (39.9%) |
| August 2025 | $4.4780 / lb | $2.67 / lb | −$1.81 (40.4%) |
| July 2025 | $5.4826 / lb | $3.29 / lb | −$2.19 (40%) |
| June 2025 | $4.8832 / lb | $2.93 / lb | −$1.95 (40%) |
| May 2025 | $4.6862 / lb | $2.81 / lb | −$1.88 (40%) |
| April 2025 | $4.6543 / lb | $2.79 / lb | −$1.86 (40.1%) |
| March 2025 | $4.9195 / lb | $2.95 / lb | −$1.97 (40%) |
| February 2025 | $4.5581 / lb | $2.64 / lb | −$1.92 (42.1%) |
| January 2025 | $4.2698 / lb | $2.54 / lb | −$1.73 (40.5%) |
| December 2024 | $4.1579 / lb | $2.50 / lb | −$1.66 (39.9%) |
| November 2024 | $4.1994 / lb | $2.52 / lb | −$1.68 (40%) |
| October 2024 | $4.4318 / lb | $2.66 / lb | −$1.77 (40%) |
| September 2024 | $4.2927 / lb | $2.58 / lb | −$1.71 (39.9%) |
| August 2024 | $4.1218 / lb | $2.47 / lb | −$1.65 (40.1%) |
| July 2024 | $4.3752 / lb | $2.63 / lb | −$1.75 (39.9%) |
| June 2024 | $4.4911 / lb | $2.70 / lb | −$1.79 (39.9%) |
| May 2024 | $4.7547 / lb | $2.85 / lb | −$1.90 (40.1%) |
| April 2024 | $4.3637 / lb | $2.62 / lb | −$1.74 (40%) |
| March 2024 | $3.9921 / lb | $2.39 / lb | −$1.60 (40.1%) |
#1 Insulated Wire Scrap Price History — Daily Data
A day-by-day market snapshot in exact numbers. Every day we aggregate buy prices from local scrap yards, recording the average, low, and high. Use this table to track real price movement over recent days.
| Date | Avg price (per lb) | Change | Range (Low/High) |
|---|---|---|---|
| $2.55 / lb | — no change | $2.55 – $2.65 | |
| 3/4/2026 | $2.55 / lb | +$0.45 | $2.50 – $2.60 |
| 1/17/2026 | $2.10 / lb | −$0.52 | $2.10 – $2.10 |
| 12/21/2025 | $2.62 / lb | +$0.42 | $2.62 – $2.62 |
| 12/19/2025 | $2.20 / lb | +$0.10 | $2.20 – $2.20 |
| 12/7/2025 | $2.10 / lb | −$0.50 | $2.10 – $2.10 |
| 12/5/2025 | $2.60 / lb | — no change | $2.55 – $2.65 |
| 8/26/2025 | $2.60 / lb | +$0.42 | $2.60 – $2.60 |
| 2/6/2025 | $2.18 / lb | −$0.07 | $2.18 – $2.18 |
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