Average Coax & Heliax Cable Price

Market baseline. Local prices last verified on 3/22/2026.
$2.20/ lb −$0.15 (6.3%)
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: $2.20
Lowest price $2.25
Highest price$2.25Who pays the most? ⟶
How to read scrap yard offers in Houston, Texas

Scrap buy price in Houston, Texas — $2.25 / 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 $1.75 to $3.04.
May '25Aug '25Nov '25Feb '26Today
Market response to COMEX pricing
Current spread vs. exchange (today): ~63.9% (-$3.89 / lb). Typical spread for this grade: 39%–63%
✓ Scrap yards are offering fair market rates
Market snapshot
Downward trend. Prices have been falling over the past 3 months.
Pricing verified from 1 live board rate in this area.

Coax & Heliax Cable price reference for Houston (Texas)

Scrap yards in Houston (Texas) don't always update their prices in real time. To give you a reliable current value, we use the U.S. national average ($2.17 / lb). The secondary metals market tracks exchange moves consistently across the country. Use this national figure as your benchmark when negotiating with local yards. Coax & Heliax Cable prices across the U.S. →

Best Scrap Yards Buying Coax & Heliax Cable Houston, TX

These are scrap yards in Houston (Texas) that recently updated Coax & Heliax Cable 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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Astro City Scrap Metal

Listed as: Heliax Cable Open Eye
4530 N Shepherd Dr, Houston, TX 77018 Plan route
$2.25 / lb

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How Coax & Heliax Cable Compares to Other Wire Grades

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

Current price Coax & Heliax Cable
Coax & Heliax Cable Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$2.20 / lb
Trend for 90 days: -3.1%
MCM & Industrial Cable Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$4.25 / lb
Trend for 30 days: -0.6%
Price analytics
THHN Wire Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$3.85 / lb
Trend for 30 days: +0.6%
Price analytics
Romex® Wire Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$3.05 / lb
Trend for 6 mo.: -1.2%
Price analytics
#1 Insulated Wire Estimated prices in Texas
Avg price:$2.48 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.4%
Price analytics
Telecom & Data Wire Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$2.20 / 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
#2 Insulated Wire Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$1.45 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Price analytics
Jelly Wire Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$1.03 / lb
Trend for 6 mo.: -9.6%
Price analytics
Armored Cable (BX) Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$1.00 / lb
Trend for 6 mo.: +1.3%
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) Estimated prices in Texas
Avg price:$0.60 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Price analytics
Christmas Lights Estimated prices in Texas
Avg price:$0.50 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Price analytics

Coax & Heliax Cable Price History & Market Trends

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.

Coax & Heliax Cable: Scrap Yard Price vs. World Market (COMEX)

Avg scrap yard price

$2.20
Scrap metal dealers
Price gap: −$3.89 / 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.

Coax & Heliax Cable: Spread vs. Exchange — Monthly History

Market read: This month's average gap between scrap yard prices and the world market for Coax & Heliax Cable is 62.3%. That is wider than any prior month shown in this table (historical band about 39.9%–58.2%). 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$2.25 / lb−$3.72 (62.3%)
April 2026$5.9057 / lb$3.50 / lb−$2.41 (40.7%)
March 2026$5.6775 / lb$2.74 / lb−$2.94 (51.7%)
February 2026$5.8801 / lb$2.79 / lb−$3.09 (52.6%)
January 2026$5.8949 / lb$2.53 / lb−$3.36 (57.1%)
December 2025$5.4977 / lb$2.63 / lb−$2.87 (52.2%)
November 2025$5.0640 / lb$2.40 / lb−$2.66 (52.6%)
October 2025$5.0502 / lb$2.11 / lb−$2.94 (58.2%)
September 2025$4.6624 / lb$2.57 / lb−$2.09 (44.9%)
August 2025$4.4780 / lb$2.29 / lb−$2.19 (48.9%)
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$2.54 / lb−$2.15 (45.8%)
April 2025$4.6543 / lb$2.79 / lb−$1.86 (40.1%)
March 2025$4.9195 / lb$2.68 / lb−$2.24 (45.5%)
February 2025$4.5581 / lb$2.74 / lb−$1.82 (39.9%)
January 2025$4.2698 / lb$2.36 / lb−$1.91 (44.7%)
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$2.55 / lb−$1.88 (42.5%)
September 2024$4.2927 / lb$2.46 / lb−$1.83 (42.7%)
August 2024$4.1218 / lb$2.41 / lb−$1.71 (41.5%)
July 2024$4.3752 / lb$2.51 / lb−$1.87 (42.6%)
June 2024$4.4911 / lb$2.70 / lb−$1.79 (39.9%)
May 2024$4.7547 / lb$2.85 / lb−$1.90 (40.1%)
April 2024$4.3637 / lb$2.43 / lb−$1.93 (44.3%)
March 2024$3.9836 / lb$2.39 / lb−$1.59 (40%)
February 2024$3.8018 / lb$2.28 / lb−$1.52 (40%)
January 2024$3.8113 / lb$2.29 / lb−$1.52 (39.9%)
December 2023$3.8712 / lb$2.32 / lb−$1.55 (40.1%)
November 2023$3.7208 / lb$2.23 / lb−$1.49 (40.1%)
October 2023$3.6093 / lb$2.14 / lb−$1.47 (40.7%)

Coax & Heliax Cable 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)
$2.25 / lb−$0.15$2.25 – $2.25
3/15/2026 $2.40 / lb−$0.05$2.40 – $2.40
3/4/2026 $2.45 / lb−$0.05$2.45 – $2.45
3/1/2026 $2.50 / lb+$0.05$2.50 – $2.50
2/24/2026 $2.45 / lb+$0.05$2.45 – $2.45
2/20/2026 $2.40 / lb−$0.05$2.40 – $2.40
2/3/2026 $2.45 / lb−$0.10$2.45 – $2.45
1/30/2026 $2.55 / lb+$0.15$2.55 – $2.55
1/29/2026 $2.40 / lb+$0.05$2.40 – $2.40
1/23/2026 $2.35 / lb−$0.05$2.35 – $2.35
1/12/2026 $2.40 / lb−$0.10$2.40 – $2.40
1/6/2026 $2.50 / lb+$0.25$2.50 – $2.50
12/24/2025 $2.25 / lb+$0.05$2.25 – $2.25
12/16/2025 $2.20 / lb+$0.10$2.20 – $2.20
12/2/2025 $2.10 / lb+$0.10$2.10 – $2.10
11/21/2025 $2.00 / lb−$0.05$2.00 – $2.00
11/5/2025 $2.05 / lb−$0.05$2.05 – $2.05
10/29/2025 $2.10 / lb+$0.05$2.10 – $2.10
10/24/2025 $2.05 / lb+$0.05$2.05 – $2.05
10/14/2025 $2.00 / lb−$0.05$2.00 – $2.00
10/8/2025 $2.05 / lb+$0.10$2.05 – $2.05
9/25/2025 $1.95 / lb+$0.10$1.95 – $1.95
8/29/2025 $1.85 / lb+$0.05$1.85 – $1.85
8/23/2025 $1.80 / lb+$0.05$1.80 – $1.80
5/15/2025 $1.75 / lb−$0.25$1.75 – $1.75
3/25/2025 $2.00 / lb+$0.15$2.00 – $2.00
1/18/2025 $1.85 / lb−$0.05$1.85 – $1.85
10/4/2024 $1.90 / lb+$0.15$1.90 – $1.90
8/3/2024 $1.75 / lb−$0.20$1.75 – $1.75
4/21/2024 $1.95 / lb+$0.40$1.95 – $1.95