Average scrap price for Copper Electric Motors

Market baseline. Local prices last verified on 3/26/2026.
$0.34/ 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: $0.34
Lowest price $0.20
Highest price$0.20Who pays the most? ⟶

National high for this grade: $0.40 / lb.

How to read scrap yard offers Kankakee, Illinois

Scrap buy price in Kankakee, Illinois — $0.20 / 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 $0.20 to $3.21.
May '25Aug '25Nov '25Feb '26Today
Market response to COMEX pricing
Current spread vs. exchange (today): ~94.7% (-$6.04/ lb). Typical spread for this grade: 39%–97%
✓ 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.

Copper Electric Motors price reference for Kankakee (Illinois)

Scrap yards in Kankakee (Illinois) don't always update their prices in real time. To give you a reliable current value, we use the U.S. national average ($0.37 / lb). The secondary metals market tracks exchange moves consistently across the country. Use this national figure as your benchmark when negotiating with local yards. Copper Electric Motors prices across the U.S. →

Where to sell Copper Electric Motors in Kankakee

These are scrap yards in Kankakee (Illinois) that recently updated Copper Electric Motors 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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Listed as: Motors
4441 W 1000 Rd S, Kankakee, IL 60901 Plan route
$0.20/ lb

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Compare Copper Electric Motors prices with other Electric Motors grades

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

Current price Copper Electric Motors
Copper Electric Motors Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$0.34 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Automotive Alternators Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.44 / lb
Mix it with Copper Electric Motors?They'll pay $0.34 / lb for all of it
Loss if not sorted:-$0.10 / lb
Trend for 90 days: +38.1%
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Automotive Starters Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.39 / lb
Mix it with Copper Electric Motors?They'll pay $0.34 / lb for all of it
Loss if not sorted:-$0.05 / lb
Trend for 30 days: +8.2%
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Copper Transformers Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.45 / lb
Trend for 90 days: +12.5%
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Automotive AC Compressors Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.28 / lb
Trend for 90 days: +20.0%
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Light Ballasts & Power Supplies Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.19 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Sealed Unit Compressors (Appliance) Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$0.18 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Aluminum & Steel Transformers Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.16 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Scrap Engines & Transmissions Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.15 / lb
Trend for 90 days: 0.0%
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Aluminum & Dirty Motors Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.14 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Price chart: Copper Electric Motors and COMEX Copper exchange data

This chart helps you track market direction and analyze Copper Electric Motors 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 Copper Electric Motors scrap vs. COMEX Copper world price (COMEX)

Avg scrap yard price

$0.34
Scrap metal dealers
Price gap: −$6.04 / lb
vs. exchange

Today's world market price (COMEX)

$6.38 / 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: Copper Electric Motors scrap vs. COMEX Copper

Market Analysis: This month, the average spread between Copper Electric Motors prices at local scrap yards and the exchange is 96.8%. This is outside the typical historical range for this metal category (94% – 100%). 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)$6.2732 / lb$0.20 / lb−$6.07 (96.8%)
April 2026$5.9057 / lb$3.54 / lb−$2.37 (40.1%)
March 2026$5.6775 / lb$2.20 / lb−$3.48 (61.3%)
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$3.30 / lb−$2.20 (40%)
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$4.7311 / lb$2.84 / lb−$1.89 (40%)

Daily price history for Copper Electric Motors

The table below shows the daily price history for Copper Electric Motors 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)
$0.20 / lb— no change$0.20 – $0.20