Average Automotive Starters Price

Market baseline. Local prices last verified on today.
$0.40/ lb
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: $0.40
Lowest price ⓘ$0.45
Highest price$0.45Who pays the most? ⟶

National high for this grade: $0.50 / lb.

How to read scrap yard offers in Kentucky

Scrap buy price in Kentucky — $0.45 / 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 $0.32 to $2.99.
May '25Aug '25Nov '25Feb '26Today
Market response to COMEX pricing
Current spread vs. exchange (today): ~93.4% (-$5.69 / lb). Typical spread for this grade: 39%–93%
✓ 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.

Automotive Starters price reference for Kentucky

Scrap yards in Kentucky don't always update their prices in real time. To give you a reliable current value, we use the U.S. national average ($0.38 / lb). The secondary metals market tracks exchange moves consistently across the country. Use this national figure as your benchmark when negotiating with local yards. Automotive Starters prices across the U.S. →

Top Scrap Yards Buying Automotive Starters Kentucky

These are scrap yards in Kentucky that recently updated Automotive Starters 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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$0.45 / lb

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Compare Automotive Starters with Similar Breakage

See the exact price difference between Automotive Starters and similar grades like Automotive Alternators or Copper Transformers. Compare the current rates per pound below to ensure you get the maximum payout for your sorted scrap.

Current price Automotive Starters
Automotive Starters Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$0.40 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Automotive Alternators Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$0.60 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Price analytics
Copper Transformers Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.46 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Price analytics
Copper Electric Motors Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$0.30 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Price analytics
Automotive AC Compressors Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$0.30 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Price analytics
Sealed Unit Compressors (Appliance) Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$0.22 / lb
Trend for 30 days: -3.0%
Price analytics
Light Ballasts & Power Supplies Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.19 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Price analytics
Scrap Engines & Transmissions Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.15 / lb
Trend for 90 days: -15.0%
Price analytics
Aluminum & Dirty Motors Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.14 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Price analytics
Aluminum & Steel Transformers Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.12 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Price analytics

Automotive Starters Price Trends & Market 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.

Automotive Starters: Scrap Yard Price vs. World Market (COMEX)

Avg scrap yard price

$0.40
Scrap metal dealers
Price gap: −$5.69 / 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.

Automotive Starters: Spread vs. Exchange — Monthly History

Market read: This month's average gap between scrap yard prices and the world market for Automotive Starters is 92.5%. That is wider than any prior month shown in this table (historical band about 39.9%–92.4%). The gap can reflect local demand, timing against the exchange, or what yards are paying for this grade — shop several yards if you need the best number. 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$0.45 / lb−$5.52 (92.5%)
April 2026$5.9057 / lb$0.45 / lb−$5.46 (92.4%)
March 2026$5.6775 / lb$1.04 / lb−$4.64 (81.7%)
February 2026$5.8801 / lb$2.31 / lb−$3.57 (60.7%)
January 2026$5.8949 / lb$2.21 / lb−$3.68 (62.5%)
December 2025$5.4977 / lb$2.59 / lb−$2.91 (52.9%)
November 2025$5.0640 / lb$3.04 / lb−$2.02 (40%)
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$4.6895 / lb$2.81 / lb−$1.88 (40.1%)

Automotive Starters 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)
$0.45 / lb— no change$0.45 – $0.45
5/5/2026 $0.45 / lb— no change$0.45 – $0.45
5/4/2026 $0.45 / lb— no change$0.45 – $0.45
5/3/2026 $0.45 / lb— no change$0.45 – $0.45
5/2/2026 $0.45 / lb— no change$0.45 – $0.45
5/1/2026 $0.45 / lb— no change$0.45 – $0.45
4/30/2026 $0.45 / lb— no change$0.45 – $0.45
4/27/2026 $0.45 / lb— no change$0.45 – $0.45
4/26/2026 $0.45 / lb— no change$0.45 – $0.45
4/25/2026 $0.45 / lb+$0.05$0.45 – $0.45
4/24/2026 $0.40 / lb−$0.05$0.40 – $0.40
4/23/2026 $0.45 / lb— no change$0.45 – $0.45
4/22/2026 $0.45 / lb+$0.05$0.45 – $0.45
4/20/2026 $0.40 / lb−$0.05$0.40 – $0.40
4/19/2026 $0.45 / lb— no change$0.45 – $0.45
4/17/2026 $0.45 / lb— no change$0.45 – $0.45
4/16/2026 $0.45 / lb— no change$0.45 – $0.45
4/15/2026 $0.45 / lb— no change$0.45 – $0.45
4/14/2026 $0.45 / lb— no change$0.45 – $0.45
4/13/2026 $0.45 / lb— no change$0.45 – $0.45
4/12/2026 $0.45 / lb— no change$0.45 – $0.45
4/11/2026 $0.45 / lb— no change$0.45 – $0.45
4/10/2026 $0.45 / lb— no change$0.45 – $0.45
4/9/2026 $0.45 / lb— no change$0.45 – $0.45
4/8/2026 $0.45 / lb— no change$0.45 – $0.45
4/7/2026 $0.45 / lb— no change$0.45 – $0.45
4/6/2026 $0.45 / lb— no change$0.45 – $0.45
4/5/2026 $0.45 / lb— no change$0.45 – $0.45
4/4/2026 $0.45 / lb— no change$0.45 – $0.45
4/3/2026 $0.45 / lb— no change$0.45 – $0.45
4/2/2026 $0.45 / lb— no change$0.45 – $0.45
4/1/2026 $0.45 / lb— no change$0.45 – $0.45
3/31/2026 $0.45 / lb— no change$0.45 – $0.45
3/30/2026 $0.45 / lb— no change$0.45 – $0.45
3/29/2026 $0.45 / lb— no change$0.45 – $0.45
3/28/2026 $0.45 / lb— no change$0.45 – $0.45
3/27/2026 $0.45 / lb— no change$0.45 – $0.45
3/26/2026 $0.45 / lb— no change$0.45 – $0.45
3/25/2026 $0.45 / lb— no change$0.45 – $0.45
3/24/2026 $0.45 / lb— no change$0.45 – $0.45
3/23/2026 $0.45 / lb— no change$0.45 – $0.45
3/22/2026 $0.45 / lb— no change$0.45 – $0.45
3/9/2026 $0.45 / lb+$0.05$0.45 – $0.45
2/17/2026 $0.40 / lb— no change$0.40 – $0.40
2/3/2026 $0.40 / lb+$0.05$0.40 – $0.40
1/8/2026 $0.35 / lb+$0.03$0.35 – $0.35