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Scrap Insulated Copper Wire Prices in the USA
Find out the real market value of your scrap Insulated Copper Wire (ICW) in the USA. This is a broad category for copper wire with its insulation intact. Prices vary significantly based on the copper-to-insulation ratio, from high-grade #1 wire to low-grade appliance cords. This market overview is current as of 11/04/2025. Choose yards with the best prices for your type of Insulated Copper Wire.
Average price of 1 lb of insulated copper wire?Current average value for "insulated copper wire" in the USA, calculated based on local scrap yard prices.
$1.53
the USA: average last 30 days
Dynamics for 60 days?Shows the average price change for "insulated copper wire" for the last 2 months. Helps decide if it's a good time to sell.
▲ $0.02
Prices have increased by +1.18%
Price Data Sources?The number of scrap yards in the USA whose prices we use to form the analytics for "insulated copper wire".
16 price lists
scrap yards in the USA
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Scrap Insulated Copper Wire Prices in the USA
| Metal Type | Average Price price per lb | Price Range price per lb |
|---|---|---|
| Insulated Copper Wire | $1.53 By CompanyCompare prices from different companies By CityFind out prices for this grade in other cities | $1.35 - $1.90 |
Scrap Insulated Copper Wire Price Trend Analytics in the USA
Average price trend for insulated copper wire in the USA
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Latest Scrap Insulated Copper Wire Price Changes in the USA
Below is a list of the latest changes in insulated copper wire scrap prices recorded at scrap yards in the USA. This data is the basis for our analytical reports.
| DATE | METAL | PRICE | COMPANY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/04/2025 | Insulated Copper Wire (+50%) | $1.90 | Double M Recycling Swanton, Maryland Show company details |
| 11/03/2025 | Insulated Copper Wire | $1.50 | Niagara Metals Buffalo, New York Show company details |
| 11/03/2025 | Insulated Copper Wire | $1.50 | Niagara Metals Gasport, New York Show company details |
| 11/03/2025 | Insulated Copper Wire | $1.50 | Niagara Metals Buffalo, New York Show company details |
| 11/03/2025 | Insulated Copper Wire | $1.50 | Niagara Metals City of Niagara Falls, New York Show company details |
| 11/03/2025 | Insulated Copper Wire | $1.50 | Niagara Metals Buffalo, New York Show company details |
| 11/03/2025 | Insulated Copper Wire | $1.50 | Niagara Metals Buffalo, New York Show company details |
| 11/03/2025 | Insulated Copper Wire | $1.50 | Sadoff E-Recycling & Data Destruction (Non-Retail Location) La Vista, Nebraska Show company details |
| 11/03/2025 | Mixed Wire | $1.35 | YS Catalytic Recycling Town of Colonie, New York Show company details |
| 09/02/2025 | Insulated Wire & Cable | $1.80 | H&C Metals, Inc. Newark, New Jersey Show company details |
| 09/02/2025 | Mixed Wire | $1.10 | YS Catalytic Recycling Town of Colonie, New York Show company details |
| 08/29/2025 | Insulated Copper Wire (+50%) | $1.50 | Double M Recycling Swanton, Maryland Show company details |
| 08/26/2025 | CU INSULATED WIRE | $1.00 | Einfalt Recycling & Salvage Stockertown, Pennsylvania Show company details |
| 08/22/2025 | Ins Copper Electrical Wire | $2.15 | Sullivan Metals Co Inc Holyoke, Massachusetts Show company details |
| 02/14/2025 | Insulated Copper Wire | $0.91 | Best Price Recycling Dennis Township, New Jersey Show company details |
| 11/30/2024 | Insulated Copper Wire | $0.79 | Best Price Recycling Dennis Township, New Jersey Show company details |
| 11/15/2024 | Insulated Copper Wire | $0.89 | Best Price Recycling Dennis Township, New Jersey Show company details |
| 11/12/2024 | Insulated Copper Wire | $0.23 | Niagara Metals Buffalo, New York Show company details |
| 09/26/2024 | Insulated Copper Wire | $0.28 | Niagara Metals Buffalo, New York Show company details |
| 08/07/2024 | Insulated Copper Wire | $0.25 | Niagara Metals Buffalo, New York Show company details |
| 08/06/2024 | Insulated Copper Wire | $1.01 | Best Price Recycling Dennis Township, New Jersey Show company details |
| 07/23/2024 | Insulated Copper Wire | $0.30 | Niagara Metals Buffalo, New York Show company details |
| 06/06/2024 | Insulated Copper Wire | $0.35 | Niagara Metals Buffalo, New York Show company details |
| 05/28/2024 | Insulated Copper Wire | $1.00 | Krill Recycling LLC Clearfield Township, Pennsylvania Show company details |
| 05/27/2024 | Insulated Copper Wire | $0.40 | Niagara Metals Buffalo, New York Show company details |
| 05/24/2024 | Insulated Copper Wire | $1.11 | Best Price Recycling Dennis Township, New Jersey Show company details |