Average scrap price for THHN Wire

Market baseline. Local prices last verified on 2/17/2026.
$3.38/ lb+$0.30 (13.3%)
Use this as a baseline for negotiations. Always call local yards to confirm their rate for your load size.GT = Gross Ton (2240 lbs)
Avg: $3.38
Lowest price $2.55
Highest price$2.55Who pays the most? ⟶

National high for this grade: $4.05 / lb.

How to read scrap yard offers Town of Islip, New York

Scrap buy price in Town of Islip, New York — $2.55 / 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 $2.22 to $3.25.
Jun '25Sep '25Dec '25Mar '26Today
Market response to COMEX pricing
Current spread vs. exchange (today): ~47.9% (-$3.11/ lb). Typical spread for this grade: 39%–61%
✓ Scrap yards are offering fair market rates
Market snapshot
Stable market. Prices have held steady over the past 6 months.
Pricing verified from 1 live board rate in this area.

THHN Wire price reference for Town of Islip (New York)

Scrap yards in Town of Islip (New York) don't always update their prices in real time. To give you a reliable current value, we use the U.S. national average ($3.55 / lb). The secondary metals market tracks exchange moves consistently across the country. Use this national figure as your benchmark when negotiating with local yards. THHN Wire prices across the U.S. →

Where to sell THHN Wire in Town of Islip

These are scrap yards in Town of Islip (New York) that recently updated THHN 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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Crestwood Metal Corporation

Listed as: THHN
1100 Lincoln Ave, Holbrook, NY 11741 Plan route
$2.55/ lb

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Compare THHN Wire prices with other Insulated Copper Wire grades

See the exact price difference between THHN Wire and similar grades like MCM & Industrial Cable or #1 Insulated Wire. Compare the current rates per pound below to ensure you get the maximum payout for your sorted scrap.

Current price THHN Wire
THHN Wire Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$3.38 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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MCM & Industrial Cable Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$4.05 / lb
Mix it with THHN Wire?They'll pay $3.38 / lb for all of it
Loss if not sorted:-$0.67 / lb
Trend for 90 days: +12.7%
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#1 Insulated Wire Estimated prices in New York
Avg price:$2.52 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Coax & Heliax Cable Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$2.17 / lb
Trend for 6 mo.: 0.2%
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Romex® Wire Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$2.05 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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#2 Insulated Wire Estimated prices in New York
Avg price:$2.00 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Telecom & Data Wire Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$1.67 / lb
Trend for 90 days: +15.6%
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Wire Harnesses Estimated prices in New York
Avg price:$1.65 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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#3 Insulated Wire (Low Grade) Estimated prices in New York
Avg price:$1.24 / 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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Christmas Lights Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.37 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Computer Wire Estimated prices in New York
Avg price:$0.30 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Armored Cable (BX) Estimated prices in New York
Avg price:$0.30 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Current THHN Wire scrap vs. COMEX Copper world price (COMEX)

Avg scrap yard price

$3.38
Scrap metal dealers
Price gap: −$3.11 / 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: THHN Wire scrap vs. COMEX Copper

Market Analysis: This month, the average spread between THHN Wire prices at local scrap yards and the exchange is 60.4%. This is outside the typical historical range for this metal category (57% – 63%). 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$2.55 / lb−$3.89 (60.4%)
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$3.41 / lb−$2.27 (39.9%)
February 2026$5.8801 / lb$3.26 / lb−$2.62 (44.6%)
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%)

Daily price history for THHN Wire

The table below shows the daily price history for THHN 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)
$2.55 / lb+$0.30$2.55 – $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