Average scrap price for #2 Insulated Wire

180-day market: price lists from 1 yard. As of 3/23/2026.
$1.25/ lb−$0.05 (3.8%)
GT = Gross Ton (2240 lbs)
Avg: $1.25
Lowest price $1.25
Highest price$1.25Who pays the most? ⟶
How to read scrap yard offers Ohio

Scrap buy price in Ohio — $1.25 / lb (single yard offer in our database). Compare with prices across Ukraine below to estimate the real value of this scrap grade.

52-week price range
Over the past year, prices ranged from $0.90 to $3.25.
Jun '25Sep '25Dec '25Mar '26Today
Market response to COMEX pricing
Current spread vs. exchange (today): ~80.7% (-$5.24/ lb). Typical spread for this grade: 39%–81%
✓ Scrap yards are offering fair market rates
Market snapshot
Downward trend. Prices have been falling over the past 3 months.
Pricing verified from 1 live board rate (out of 2 tracked local buyers).

Where to sell #2 Insulated Wire in Ohio

Scrap yards in Ohio buying #2 Insulated Wire — with current per-pound rates listed. Prices shown are indicative; actual payouts may vary by lot size, date, and material condition. Call ahead to confirm today’s price and minimum quantity. For large lots, ask about specialty or volume pricing.

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Livingston & Co., Inc.

Listed as: INSULATED #2
2502 Gallia St, Portsmouth, OH 45662 Plan route
$1.25/ lb
Updated 229 days ago

Speedie Recycling

Listed as: #2 Low Grade Mix 35%
7021 Eberhart Rd NW, Dover, OH 44622 Plan route
Today: 8-11AM
$1.00/ lb

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Compare #2 Insulated Wire prices with other Insulated Copper Wire grades

See the exact price difference between #2 Insulated Wire and similar grades like MCM & Industrial Cable or THHN Wire. Compare the current rates per pound below to ensure you get the maximum payout for your sorted scrap.

Current price #2 Insulated Wire
#2 Insulated Wire Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$1.25 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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MCM & Industrial Cable Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$4.10 / lb
Mix it with #2 Insulated Wire?They'll pay $1.25 / lb for all of it
Loss if not sorted:-$2.85 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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THHN Wire Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$3.05 / lb
Mix it with #2 Insulated Wire?They'll pay $1.25 / lb for all of it
Loss if not sorted:-$1.80 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Romex® Wire Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$2.60 / lb
Mix it with #2 Insulated Wire?They'll pay $1.25 / lb for all of it
Loss if not sorted:-$1.35 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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#1 Insulated Wire Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$2.00 / lb
Mix it with #2 Insulated Wire?They'll pay $1.25 / lb for all of it
Loss if not sorted:-$0.75 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Coax & Heliax Cable Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$2.10 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Telecom & Data Wire Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$1.70 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Jelly Wire Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$1.03 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Computer Wire Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$0.75 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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#3 Insulated Wire (Low Grade) Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$0.70 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Wire Harnesses Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$0.60 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Armored Cable (BX) Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$0.60 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Christmas Lights Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$0.35 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Price chart: #2 Insulated Wire and COMEX Copper exchange data

This chart helps you track market direction and analyze #2 Insulated Wire prices at local scrap yards. The line shows the local trend alongside COMEX Copper exchange data. When the exchange ticks up and yard prices haven't followed yet, they typically catch up within a few days — a good signal to wait before selling. When both lines are trending down, lock in your price and sell now before yards lower their offers further.

Current #2 Insulated Wire scrap vs. COMEX Copper world price (COMEX)

Avg scrap yard price

$1.25
Scrap metal dealers
Price gap: −$5.24 / lb
vs. exchange

Today's world market price (COMEX)

$6.49 / lb
✓ For 99.9% pure refined metal
💡 Why is the scrap yard price lower than the exchange? The COMEX price is the global benchmark for 99.99% pure refined metal traded in large institutional contracts. The gap between COMEX and what you pocket is the yard's margin — it covers sorting, cleaning, transport to the mill, and protects them against sudden price drops.

Monthly spread: #2 Insulated Wire scrap vs. COMEX Copper

Market Analysis: This month, the average spread between #2 Insulated Wire prices at local scrap yards and the exchange is 80.6%. This is outside the typical historical range for this metal category (78% – 84%). Our data suggests local yard prices haven’t fully updated to reflect current market movements. Browse offers in your area ↑
PeriodWorld price (per lb)Scrap yard price (per lb)Spread vs. exchange
June 2026 (current)$6.4428 / lb$1.25 / lb−$5.19 (80.6%)
May 2026$6.3000 / lb$3.78 / lb−$2.52 (40%)
April 2026$5.9057 / lb$3.54 / lb−$2.37 (40.1%)
March 2026$5.6775 / lb$2.55 / lb−$3.13 (55.1%)
February 2026$5.8801 / lb$3.22 / lb−$2.66 (45.2%)
January 2026$5.8949 / lb$3.54 / lb−$2.35 (39.9%)
December 2025$5.4977 / lb$3.30 / lb−$2.20 (40%)
November 2025$5.0640 / lb$2.73 / lb−$2.33 (46.1%)
October 2025$5.0502 / lb$2.44 / lb−$2.61 (51.7%)
September 2025$4.6624 / lb$2.32 / lb−$2.34 (50.2%)
August 2025$4.4780 / lb$2.22 / lb−$2.26 (50.4%)
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$2.30 / lb−$2.62 (53.2%)
February 2025$4.5581 / lb$2.74 / lb−$1.82 (39.9%)
January 2025$4.2698 / lb$2.56 / lb−$1.71 (40%)
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$2.17 / lb−$2.32 (51.7%)
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$3.9836 / lb$2.39 / lb−$1.59 (40%)
February 2024$3.8018 / lb$2.28 / lb−$1.52 (40%)
January 2024$3.8113 / lb$2.29 / lb−$1.52 (39.9%)
December 2023$3.8712 / lb$2.32 / lb−$1.55 (40.1%)
November 2023$3.7208 / lb$2.23 / lb−$1.49 (40.1%)
October 2023$3.6093 / lb$2.17 / lb−$1.44 (39.9%)
September 2023$3.7598 / lb$2.26 / lb−$1.50 (39.9%)
August 2023$3.7761 / lb$2.27 / lb−$1.51 (39.9%)
July 2023$3.8455 / lb$2.31 / lb−$1.54 (39.9%)
June 2023$3.8050 / lb$2.28 / lb−$1.53 (40.1%)
May 2023$3.7515 / lb$2.25 / lb−$1.50 (40%)
April 2023$4.0074 / lb$2.40 / lb−$1.61 (40.1%)
March 2023$4.0282 / lb$2.42 / lb−$1.61 (39.9%)
February 2023$4.0648 / lb$2.44 / lb−$1.62 (40%)
January 2023$4.1151 / lb$2.47 / lb−$1.65 (40%)
December 2022$3.8207 / lb$2.08 / lb−$1.74 (45.6%)
November 2022$3.6740 / lb$2.00 / lb−$1.67 (45.6%)
October 2022$3.4304 / lb$2.06 / lb−$1.37 (39.9%)
September 2022$3.4553 / lb$2.07 / lb−$1.39 (40.1%)
August 2022$3.6165 / lb$2.17 / lb−$1.45 (40%)
July 2022$3.4195 / lb$2.05 / lb−$1.37 (40%)
June 2022$4.1187 / lb$2.47 / lb−$1.65 (40%)
May 2022$4.2926 / lb$2.42 / lb−$1.87 (43.6%)

Daily price history for #2 Insulated Wire

The table below shows the daily price history for #2 Insulated Wire at local scrap yards. For each day we display the average payout, the change from the previous day, and the full market range (low and high). This lets you spot the direction of the market over recent days — whether prices are climbing, falling, or holding steady. Review several consecutive days of data before making a trip, and always confirm today’s rate directly with the yards listed on this page.

DateAvg price (per lb)ChangeRange (Low/High)
$1.25 / lb−$0.05$1.25 – $1.25
3/22/2026 $1.30 / lb−$0.20$1.30 – $1.30
3/4/2026 $1.50 / lb+$0.45$1.50 – $1.50
11/5/2025 $1.05 / lb−$0.16$1.05 – $1.05
11/3/2025 $1.21 / lb−$0.04$0.85 – $1.65
10/29/2025 $1.25 / lb+$0.25$1.25 – $1.25
9/25/2025 $1.00 / lb+$0.10$1.00 – $1.00
8/29/2025 $0.90 / lb+$0.40$0.90 – $0.90
3/22/2025 $0.50 / lb−$0.25$0.50 – $0.50
6/15/2024 $0.75 / lb+$0.10$0.75 – $0.75
12/4/2022 $0.65 / lb−$0.10$0.65 – $0.65