Average scrap price for MCM & Industrial Cable

180-day market: price lists from 1 yard. As of yesterday.
$4.90/ lb+$0.10 (2.1%)
GT = Gross Ton (2240 lbs)
Avg: $4.90
Lowest price $4.90
Highest price$4.90Who pays the most? ⟶
How to read scrap yard offers Texas

Scrap buy price in Texas — $4.90 / 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 $3.50 to $4.83.
Sep '25Dec '25Mar '26Jun '26Today
Market snapshot
Upward trend. Prices have been rising over the past week.
Pricing verified from 1 live board rate in this area.

Where to sell MCM & Industrial Cable in Texas

Scrap yards in Texas buying MCM & Industrial Cable — 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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Durham Core Inc.

Listed as: 88 % MCM
6611 Anglin Dr, Forest Hill, TX 76119 Plan route
$2.70/ lb

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Compare MCM & Industrial Cable prices with other Insulated Copper Wire grades

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

Current price MCM & Industrial Cable
MCM & Industrial Cable Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$4.90 / lb
Trend for 30 days: +0.8%
THHN Wire Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$4.30 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.2%
Price analytics
Romex® Wire Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$3.45 / lb
Trend for 30 days: +0.6%
Price analytics
#1 Insulated Wire Based on 4 scrap yards
Avg price:$2.76 / lb
Trend for 30 days: +2.8%
Price analytics
Coax & Heliax Cable Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$2.75 / lb
Trend for 30 days: +1.1%
Price analytics
Telecom & Data Wire Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$2.45 / lb
Trend for 30 days: +0.7%
Price analytics
Wire Harnesses Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$1.93 / lb
Trend for 6 mo.: +20.8%
Price analytics
#2 Insulated Wire Based on 2 scrap yards
Avg price:$1.73 / lb
Trend for 30 days: +3.2%
Price analytics
Armored Cable (BX) Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$1.15 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Price analytics
#3 Insulated Wire (Low Grade) Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$0.80 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Price analytics
Computer Wire Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.40 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Christmas Lights Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.23 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Price trend: MCM & Industrial Cable at local scrap yards

This chart shows the historical price trend for MCM & Industrial Cable at local scrap yards only — no exchange overlay for this material. When the line trends up, yards are raising prices and it may be worth waiting a few days. When it turns down, sell quickly before yards lower their offers.

Daily price history for MCM & Industrial Cable

The table below shows the daily price history for MCM & Industrial Cable 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)
$4.90 / lb+$0.10$4.90 – $4.90
9/17/2026 $4.80 / lb+$0.10$4.80 – $4.80
9/14/2026 $4.70 / lb−$0.05$4.70 – $4.70
9/11/2026 $4.75 / lb+$0.05$4.75 – $4.75
9/10/2026 $4.70 / lb−$0.25$4.70 – $4.70
9/9/2026 $4.95 / lb+$0.05$4.95 – $4.95
9/8/2026 $4.90 / lb+$0.05$4.90 – $4.90
9/3/2026 $4.85 / lb+$0.10$4.85 – $4.85
9/2/2026 $4.75 / lb−$0.05$4.75 – $4.75
8/27/2026 $4.80 / lb+$0.05$4.80 – $4.80
8/25/2026 $4.75 / lb+$0.25$4.75 – $4.75
5/19/2026 $4.50 / lb+$0.20$4.50 – $4.50
5/15/2026 $4.30 / lb−$0.25$4.30 – $4.30
5/14/2026 $4.55 / lb+$0.05$4.55 – $4.55
5/12/2026 $4.50 / lb+$0.05$4.50 – $4.50
5/9/2026 $4.45 / lb+$0.05$4.45 – $4.45
5/8/2026 $4.40 / lb+$0.05$4.40 – $4.40
5/7/2026 $4.35 / lb+$0.10$4.35 – $4.35
5/6/2026 $4.25 / lb+$0.10$4.25 – $4.25
5/5/2026 $4.15 / lb−$0.10$4.15 – $4.15
4/30/2026 $4.25 / lb−$0.05$4.25 – $4.25
4/17/2026 $4.30 / lb+$0.05$4.30 – $4.30
4/16/2026 $4.25 / lb+$0.15$4.25 – $4.25
4/10/2026 $4.10 / lb+$0.05$4.10 – $4.10
4/8/2026 $4.05 / lb+$0.10$4.05 – $4.05
4/1/2026 $3.95 / lb+$0.05$3.95 – $3.95
3/26/2026 $3.90 / lb+$0.20$3.90 – $3.90
3/22/2026 $3.70 / lb−$0.30$3.70 – $3.70
3/13/2026 $4.00 / lb−$0.05$4.00 – $4.00
3/12/2026 $4.05 / lb+$0.05$4.05 – $4.05
3/3/2026 $4.00 / lb−$0.10$4.00 – $4.00
3/2/2026 $4.10 / lb−$0.10$4.10 – $4.10
2/27/2026 $4.20 / lb+$0.20$4.20 – $4.20
2/17/2026 $4.00 / lb−$0.10$4.00 – $4.00
1/30/2026 $4.10 / lb+$0.15$4.10 – $4.10
1/29/2026 $3.95 / lb+$0.05$3.95 – $3.95
1/23/2026 $3.90 / lb−$0.05$3.90 – $3.90
1/20/2026 $3.95 / lb+$0.05$3.95 – $3.95
1/17/2026 $3.90 / lb−$0.10$3.90 – $3.90
1/11/2026 $4.00 / lb+$0.05$4.00 – $4.00
1/9/2026 $3.95 / lb−$0.15$3.95 – $3.95
1/8/2026 $4.10 / lb−$0.10$4.10 – $4.10
1/6/2026 $4.20 / lb+$0.30$4.20 – $4.20
12/24/2025 $3.90 / lb+$0.05$3.90 – $3.90
12/20/2025 $3.85 / lb+$0.10$3.85 – $3.85
12/19/2025 $3.75 / lb−$0.10$3.75 – $3.75
12/10/2025 $3.85 / lb−$0.05$3.85 – $3.85
12/6/2025 $3.90 / lb+$0.05$3.90 – $3.90
12/4/2025 $3.85 / lb+$0.10$3.85 – $3.85
12/2/2025 $3.75 / lb+$0.10$3.75 – $3.75
11/26/2025 $3.65 / lb+$0.10$3.65 – $3.65
11/21/2025 $3.55 / lb−$0.05$3.55 – $3.55
11/20/2025 $3.60 / lb+$0.10$3.60 – $3.60
11/5/2025 $3.50 / lb−$0.10$3.50 – $3.50
10/30/2025 $3.60 / lb−$0.10$3.60 – $3.60
10/29/2025 $3.70 / lb+$0.10$3.70 – $3.70
10/27/2025 $3.60 / lb+$0.10$3.60 – $3.60
10/17/2025 $3.50 / lb−$0.10$3.50 – $3.50
10/14/2025 $3.60 / lb−$0.10$3.60 – $3.60
10/13/2025 $3.70 / lb+$0.05$3.70 – $3.70
10/11/2025 $3.65 / lb−$0.05$3.65 – $3.65
10/10/2025 $3.70 / lb−$0.10$3.70 – $3.70
10/9/2025 $3.80 / lb+$0.10$3.80 – $3.80
10/3/2025 $3.70 / lb+$0.10$3.70 – $3.70
9/29/2025 $3.60 / lb+$0.05$3.60 – $3.60
9/24/2025 $3.55 / lb+$0.15$3.55 – $3.55
9/18/2025 $3.40 / lb−$0.05$3.40 – $3.40
9/3/2025 $3.45 / lb+$0.10$3.45 – $3.45
8/29/2025 $3.35 / lb−$0.10$3.35 – $3.35
8/26/2025 $3.45 / lb+$0.05$3.45 – $3.45
8/23/2025 $3.40 / lb+$0.40$3.40 – $3.40
5/15/2025 $3.00 / lb−$0.65$3.00 – $3.00
3/25/2025 $3.65 / lb+$0.25$3.65 – $3.65
1/18/2025 $3.40 / lb−$0.20$3.40 – $3.40
10/4/2024 $3.60 / lb+$0.35$3.60 – $3.60
8/3/2024 $3.25 / lb−$0.30$3.25 – $3.25
4/21/2024 $3.55 / lb+$0.60$3.55 – $3.55
10/1/2023 $2.95 / lb−$0.30$2.95 – $2.95
3/27/2023 $3.25 / lb+$0.55$3.25 – $3.25
1/23/2023 $2.70 / lb−$0.20$2.70 – $2.70
12/1/2022 $2.90 / lb−$0.10$2.90 – $2.90
6/26/2022 $3.00 / lb−$0.50$3.00 – $3.00
12/6/2021 $3.50 / lb+$0.01$3.50 – $3.50
9/26/2021 $3.49 / lb−$0.11$3.49 – $3.49