Scrap#2 Insulated Wire Scrap Prices in Utah
Current #2 Insulated Wire prices at scrap yards in Utah. Compare local offers against the U.S. national average to get the most money for your scrap.
Average scrap price for #2 Insulated Wire
National high for this grade: $2.22 / lb.
Scrap buy price in Utah — $1.65 / lb (single yard offer in our database). Compare with prices across Ukraine below to estimate the real value of this scrap grade.
Pricing verified from 1 live board rate in this area.
#2 Insulated Wire price reference for Utah
Scrap yards in Utah don't always update their prices in real time. To give you a reliable current value, we use the U.S. national average ($1.83 / 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 Insulated Wire prices across the U.S. →
Where to sell #2 Insulated Wire in Utah
These are scrap yards in Utah that recently updated #2 Insulated 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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🚀 List your scrap yard ⟶| Metal grade | Average price (per lb) |
|---|---|
| #2 Insulated Wire | $1.80 / lb |
| MCM & Industrial Cable | $3.99 / lb |
| THHN Wire | $3.30 / lb |
| Romex® Wire | $2.95 / lb |
| #1 Insulated Wire | $2.30 / lb |
| Coax & Heliax Cable | $2.17 / lb |
| Telecom & Data Wire | $2.00 / lb |
| Wire Harnesses | $1.69 / lb |
| #3 Insulated Wire (Low Grade) | $1.19 / lb |
| Jelly Wire | $1.03 / lb |
| Armored Cable (BX) | $0.66 / lb |
| Computer Wire | $0.64 / lb |
| Christmas Lights | $0.37 / lb |
Price chart: #2 Insulated Wire and COMEX Copper exchange data
This chart helps you track market direction and analyze #2 Insulated Wire prices at local scrap yards. The line shows the local trend alongside COMEX Copper exchange data. When the exchange ticks up and yard prices haven't followed yet, they typically catch up within a few days — a good signal to wait before selling. When both lines are trending down, lock in your price and sell now before yards lower their offers further.
Current #2 Insulated Wire scrap vs. COMEX Copper world price (COMEX)
Avg scrap yard price
Today's world market price (COMEX)
Monthly spread: #2 Insulated Wire scrap vs. COMEX Copper
| Period | World price (per lb) | Scrap yard price (per lb) | Spread vs. exchange |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 (current) | $6.2327 / lb | $1.65 / lb | −$4.58 (73.5%) |
| 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 | $3.00 / lb | −$2.88 (49%) |
| 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 | $2.60 / lb | −$2.46 (48.7%) |
| 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 | $4.6990 / lb | $2.82 / lb | −$1.88 (40%) |
Daily price history for #2 Insulated Wire
The table below shows the daily price history for #2 Insulated 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.
| Date | Avg price (per lb) | Change | Range (Low/High) |
|---|---|---|---|
| $1.65 / lb | +$0.30 | $1.65 – $1.65 |
Map of scrap yards buying #2 Insulated Wire
The map below shows locations currently listing prices for #2 Insulated Wire. Select your state on the map or from the list to see current per-pound rates from local yards near you.