Average scrap price for #2 Copper

Market baseline. Local prices last verified on 12/17/2025.
$4.88/ lb+$0.95 (37.3%)
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: $4.88
Lowest price $3.50
Highest price$3.50Who pays the most? ⟶

National high for this grade: $5.52 / lb.

How to read scrap yard offers Maryville, Tennessee

Scrap buy price in Maryville, Tennessee — $3.50 / 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 $2.24 to $4.18.
May '25Aug '25Nov '25Feb '26Today
Market response to COMEX pricing
Current spread vs. exchange (today): ~26.1% (-$1.72/ lb). Typical spread for this grade: 38%–44%
✓ 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.

#2 Copper price reference for Maryville (Tennessee)

Scrap yards in Maryville (Tennessee) don't always update their prices in real time. To give you a reliable current value, we use the U.S. national average ($5.15 / lb). The secondary metals market tracks exchange moves consistently across the country. Use this national figure as your benchmark when negotiating with local yards. #2 Copper prices across the U.S. →

Where to sell #2 Copper in Maryville

These are scrap yards in Maryville (Tennessee) that recently updated #2 Copper 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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Blount County Iron & Metal

Listed as: Copper 2
613 Howard Jones Rd, Maryville, TN 37801 Plan route
$3.50/ lb

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Compare #2 Copper prices with other Copper grades

See the exact price difference between #2 Copper and similar grades like Light Copper / Sheet Copper or Bare Bright Copper. Compare the current rates per pound below to ensure you get the maximum payout for your sorted scrap.

Current price #2 Copper
#2 Copper Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$4.88 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Light Copper / Sheet Copper Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$4.58 / lb
Trend for 30 days: +3.1%
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Bare Bright Copper Estimated prices in Tennessee
Avg price:$4.00 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Copper Turnings Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$4.00 / lb
Trend for 6 mo.: +6.8%
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MCM & Industrial Cable Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$3.99 / lb
Trend for 30 days: +6.7%
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#1 Copper Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$3.70 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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THHN Wire Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$3.30 / lb
Trend for 30 days: +8.3%
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#1 Insulated Wire Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$2.35 / 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 90 days: 0.2%
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Romex® Wire Estimated prices in Tennessee
Avg price:$2.16 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Telecom & Data Wire Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$2.00 / lb
Trend for 30 days: -2.8%
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Wire Harnesses Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$1.69 / lb
Trend for 6 mo.: +3.6%
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#3 Insulated Wire (Low Grade) Estimated prices in Tennessee
Avg price:$1.29 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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#2 Insulated Wire Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$1.20 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Jelly Wire Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$1.03 / lb
Trend for 6 mo.: -9.6%
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Armored Cable (BX) Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.66 / lb
Trend for 30 days: +18.2%
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Computer Wire Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.64 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Christmas Lights Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.37 / lb
Trend for 6 mo.: +24.9%
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Current #2 Copper scrap vs. COMEX Copper world price (COMEX)

Avg scrap yard price

$4.88
Scrap metal dealers
Price gap: −$1.72 / lb
vs. exchange

Today's world market price (COMEX)

$6.60 / 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 Copper scrap vs. COMEX Copper

Market Analysis: This month, the average spread between #2 Copper prices at local scrap yards and the exchange is 43.8%. This is outside the typical historical range for this metal category (41% – 47%). 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
May 2026 (current)$6.2327 / lb$3.50 / lb−$2.73 (43.8%)
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$3.53 / lb−$2.35 (40%)
January 2026$5.8949 / lb$3.54 / lb−$2.35 (39.9%)
December 2025$5.4977 / lb$3.37 / lb−$2.13 (38.7%)
November 2025$5.0640 / lb$2.91 / lb−$2.15 (42.5%)
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$3.13 / lb−$2.35 (42.9%)
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$2.95 / lb−$1.97 (40%)
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$4.3910 / lb$2.64 / lb−$1.75 (39.9%)

Daily price history for #2 Copper

The table below shows the daily price history for #2 Copper 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)
$3.50 / lb+$0.95$3.50 – $3.50
11/13/2025 $2.55 / lb−$0.25$2.55 – $2.55
7/25/2025 $2.80 / lb+$0.05$2.80 – $2.80