Average THHN Wire Price

Market baseline. Local prices last verified on 5/1/2026.
$3.35/ lb −$0.15 (4.2%)
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: $3.35
Lowest price $3.41
Highest price$3.41Who pays the most? ⟶

National high for this grade: $3.85 / lb.

How to read scrap yard offers in Kansas

Scrap buy price in Kansas — $3.41 / 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 $1.88 to $3.60.
May '25Aug '25Nov '25Feb '26Today
Market response to COMEX pricing
Current spread vs. exchange (today): ~45.0% (-$2.74 / lb). Typical spread for this grade: 40%–52%
✓ Scrap yards are offering fair market rates
Market snapshot
Downward trend. Prices have been falling over the past month.
Pricing verified from 1 live board rate in this area.

THHN Wire price reference for Kansas

Scrap yards in Kansas don't always update their prices in real time. To give you a reliable current value, we use the U.S. national average ($3.24 / 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. →

Top Paying Scrap Yards for THHN Wire in Kansas

These are scrap yards in Kansas 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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Wichita Material Recovery - WMR - 303-9303

Listed as: Wire Insulated #1 THHN 75%
624 E Morris St, Wichita, KS 67211 Plan route
$3.41 / lb

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How THHN Wire Compares to Other Cable 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:$3.35 / lb
Trend for 30 days: +2.2%
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MCM & Industrial Cable Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$3.81 / lb
Mix it with THHN Wire?They'll pay $3.35 for all of it
Loss if not sorted:-$0.46 / lb
Trend for 30 days: +2.1%
Price analytics
#1 Insulated Wire Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$3.20 / lb
Trend for 30 days: -5.3%
Price analytics
Romex® Wire Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$2.83 / lb
Trend for 30 days: -7.9%
Price analytics
Coax & Heliax Cable Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$2.17 / lb
Trend for 90 days: 0.2%
Price analytics
#2 Insulated Wire Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$1.88 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Price analytics
Wire Harnesses Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$1.69 / lb
Trend for 6 mo.: +3.6%
Price analytics
Telecom & Data Wire Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$1.45 / lb
Trend for 90 days: -6.3%
Price analytics
Jelly Wire Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$1.03 / lb
Trend for 6 mo.: -9.6%
Price analytics
Armored Cable (BX) Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.66 / lb
Trend for 30 days: +33.6%
Price analytics
Computer Wire Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.64 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Price analytics
#3 Insulated Wire (Low Grade) Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$0.54 / lb
Trend for 30 days: +1.8%
Price analytics
Christmas Lights Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.37 / lb
Trend for 6 mo.: +24.9%
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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

$3.35
Scrap metal dealers
Price gap: −$2.74 / lb
vs. exchange

Today's world market price (COMEX)

$6.09 / 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.

THHN Wire: Spread vs. Exchange — Monthly History

Market read: This month's average gap between scrap yard prices and the world market for THHN Wire is 42.9%. This falls within the range of monthly spreads we have on record for earlier periods in this table (40.0%–51.4%). That suggests broadly typical conditions between local buy prices and the exchange benchmark. Our data suggests local yards are still worth comparing before you sell. Check offers in your area ↑
PeriodWorld price (per lb)Scrap yard price (per lb)Spread vs. exchange
May 2026 (current)$5.9700 / lb$3.41 / lb−$2.56 (42.9%)
April 2026$5.9057 / lb$3.47 / lb−$2.44 (41.2%)
March 2026$5.6775 / lb$3.27 / lb−$2.41 (42.4%)
February 2026$5.8801 / lb$3.41 / lb−$2.47 (42%)
January 2026$5.8949 / lb$3.39 / lb−$2.50 (42.5%)
December 2025$5.4977 / lb$3.18 / lb−$2.32 (42.2%)
November 2025$5.0640 / lb$2.98 / lb−$2.08 (41.2%)
October 2025$5.0502 / lb$2.93 / lb−$2.12 (42%)
September 2025$4.6624 / lb$2.76 / lb−$1.90 (40.8%)
August 2025$4.4780 / lb$2.61 / lb−$1.87 (41.7%)
July 2025$5.4826 / lb$2.74 / lb−$2.74 (50%)
June 2025$4.8832 / lb$2.81 / lb−$2.07 (42.5%)
May 2025$4.6862 / lb$2.64 / lb−$2.05 (43.7%)
April 2025$4.6543 / lb$2.69 / lb−$1.96 (42.2%)
March 2025$4.9195 / lb$2.84 / lb−$2.08 (42.3%)
February 2025$4.5581 / lb$2.64 / lb−$1.92 (42.1%)
January 2025$4.2698 / lb$2.46 / lb−$1.81 (42.4%)
December 2024$4.1579 / lb$2.32 / lb−$1.84 (44.2%)
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$2.41 / lb−$1.88 (43.9%)
August 2024$4.1218 / lb$2.47 / lb−$1.65 (40.1%)
July 2024$4.3752 / lb$2.38 / lb−$2.00 (45.6%)
June 2024$4.4911 / lb$2.42 / lb−$2.07 (46.1%)
May 2024$4.7356 / lb$2.30 / lb−$2.44 (51.4%)

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.

DateAvg price (per lb)ChangeRange (Low/High)
$3.41 / lb−$0.15$3.41 – $3.41
4/26/2026 $3.56 / lb−$0.04$3.56 – $3.56
4/19/2026 $3.60 / lb+$0.19$3.60 – $3.60
4/11/2026 $3.41 / lb+$0.11$3.41 – $3.41
4/9/2026 $3.30 / lb+$0.09$3.30 – $3.30
3/27/2026 $3.21 / lb+$0.27$3.21 – $3.21
3/22/2026 $2.94 / lb−$0.39$2.94 – $2.94
3/3/2026 $3.33 / lb−$0.15$3.33 – $3.33
2/25/2026 $3.48 / lb+$0.10$3.48 – $3.48
2/17/2026 $3.38 / lb+$0.28$3.38 – $3.38
2/3/2026 $3.10 / lb−$0.06$3.10 – $3.10
1/8/2026 $3.16 / lb−$0.15$3.16 – $3.16
1/7/2026 $3.31 / lb+$0.27$3.31 – $3.31
1/4/2026 $3.04 / lb−$0.12$3.04 – $3.04
1/3/2026 $3.16 / lb+$0.16$3.16 – $3.16
12/22/2025 $3.00 / lb+$0.30$3.00 – $3.00
11/5/2025 $2.70 / lb−$0.20$2.70 – $2.70
10/30/2025 $2.90 / lb+$0.15$2.90 – $2.90
10/11/2025 $2.75 / lb−$0.25$2.75 – $2.75
10/10/2025 $3.00 / lb+$0.10$3.00 – $3.00
10/8/2025 $2.90 / lb+$0.20$2.90 – $2.90
9/29/2025 $2.70 / lb+$0.25$2.70 – $2.70
8/23/2025 $2.45 / lb+$0.50$2.45 – $2.45
8/1/2025 $1.95 / lb+$0.15$1.95 – $1.95
7/31/2025 $1.80 / lb−$0.95$1.80 – $1.80
7/20/2025 $2.75 / lb+$0.10$2.75 – $2.75
6/25/2025 $2.65 / lb+$0.25$2.65 – $2.65
6/3/2025 $2.40 / lb+$0.05$2.40 – $2.40
5/28/2025 $2.35 / lb+$0.10$2.35 – $2.35
4/14/2025 $2.25 / lb−$0.25$2.25 – $2.25
3/18/2025 $2.50 / lb+$0.05$2.50 – $2.50
2/13/2025 $2.45 / lb+$0.23$2.45 – $2.45
1/14/2025 $2.22 / lb+$0.22$2.22 – $2.22
1/1/2025 $2.00 / lb−$0.25$2.00 – $2.00
12/13/2024 $2.25 / lb−$0.05$2.25 – $2.25
9/25/2024 $2.30 / lb+$0.15$2.30 – $2.30
9/11/2024 $2.15 / lb+$0.10$2.15 – $2.15
7/27/2024 $2.05 / lb−$0.15$2.05 – $2.05
7/21/2024 $2.20 / lb−$0.15$2.20 – $2.20
7/18/2024 $2.35 / lb−$0.25$2.35 – $2.35
7/13/2024 $2.60 / lb+$0.10$2.60 – $2.60
7/10/2024 $2.50 / lb+$0.22$2.50 – $2.50
6/26/2024 $2.28 / lb−$0.09$2.28 – $2.28
6/25/2024 $2.37 / lb−$0.07$2.37 – $2.37
6/22/2024 $2.44 / lb+$0.34$2.44 – $2.44
6/9/2024 $2.10 / lb−$0.14$2.10 – $2.10
5/31/2024 $2.24 / lb−$0.36$2.24 – $2.24