SchrottScrap THHN Wire Prices in New York
Check the latest THHN Wire scrap prices across New York and find the highest-paying local buyers. National data shows yards are currently paying an average of $3.24 per pound, though perfectly clean, sorted loads can fetch up to $3.85.
Average THHN Wire Price
- Low (around $2.50): Floor price, typically for small loads.
- Mid ($2.53): A fair deal for standard quantities.
- High ($2.55+): Top-dollar rate. Offered for large commercial loads or by the most competitive buyers.
Pricing verified from 2 live board rates in this area.
Top Paying Scrap Yards for THHN Wire in New York
Use our directory to locate scrap yards in in New York that purchase electrical building wire. Always call ahead to confirm their current scale rates for THHN, and ask how they grade solid versus stranded copper to ensure you get the best payout.
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🚀 List your scrap yard ⟶| Metal grade | Average price (per lb) |
|---|---|
| THHN Wire | $2.53 / lb |
| MCM & Industrial Cable | $3.94 / lb |
| Romex® Wire | $2.38 / lb |
| #1 Insulated Wire | $2.28 / lb |
| #2 Insulated Wire | $2.21 / lb |
| Coax & Heliax Cable | $2.16 / lb |
| Telecom & Data Wire | $1.88 / lb |
| Wire Harnesses | $1.65 / lb |
| #3 Insulated Wire (Low Grade) | $1.14 / lb |
| Jelly Wire | $1.03 / lb |
| Christmas Lights | $0.37 / lb |
| Computer Wire | $0.30 / lb |
| Armored Cable (BX) | $0.30 / lb |
THHN Wire Market Trends & Price History
This chart shows where the market is headed. If the line is climbing, prices are rising — you might get a better deal in a few days. If it's dropping, don't wait: sell today before yards lower their buy prices further.
THHN Wire: Scrap Yard Price vs. World Market (COMEX)
Avg scrap yard price
Today's world market price (COMEX)
THHN 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 | $2.53 / lb | −$3.44 (57.6%) |
| April 2026 | $5.9057 / lb | $3.51 / lb | −$2.40 (40.6%) |
| March 2026 | $5.6775 / lb | $3.41 / lb | −$2.27 (39.9%) |
| February 2026 | $5.8801 / lb | $3.25 / lb | −$2.63 (44.7%) |
| 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 | $2.84 / lb | −$2.22 (43.9%) |
| 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 | $2.69 / lb | −$1.79 (39.9%) |
| 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 | $2.76 / lb | −$2.16 (43.9%) |
| February 2025 | $4.5581 / lb | $2.58 / lb | −$1.98 (43.4%) |
| 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 | $2.53 / lb | −$1.85 (42.2%) |
| June 2024 | $4.4911 / lb | $2.70 / lb | −$1.79 (39.9%) |
| May 2024 | $4.7266 / lb | $2.75 / lb | −$1.98 (41.8%) |
THHN 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| $2.53 / lb | +$0.28 | $2.50 – $2.55 | |
| 11/10/2025 | $2.25 / lb | −$0.05 | $2.25 – $2.25 |
| 3/24/2025 | $2.30 / lb | +$0.05 | $2.30 – $2.30 |
| 2/17/2025 | $2.25 / lb | +$0.05 | $2.25 – $2.25 |
| 7/19/2024 | $2.20 / lb | −$0.30 | $2.20 – $2.20 |
| 7/16/2024 | $2.50 / lb | −$0.05 | $2.50 – $2.50 |
THHN Wire scrap prices in New York on the map
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