Scrap metal market reports
Published market analysis and report archives for copper, aluminum, steel, brass, and stainless.
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Copper Scrap Metal Market Report: November 2025
November 2025 copper scrap market: year-end inventory adjustments, winter demand patterns, and year-over-year price comparisons shaping the market through Q4.
Read Full Report →Brass Scrap Prices November 2025: Market Report & Price Guide
Current brass scrap prices November 2025: yellow brass $2.75/lb, red brass $3.05/lb. Market analysis for plumbing brass, electrical brass, and automotive brass scrap. Where to sell brass scrap.
Read Full Report →Copper Scrap Metal Market Report: October 2025
Strategic positioning amid supply constraints: October 2025 copper scrap market analysis covering LME pricing shift, EV demand surge, Fed policy impacts, and Q4 outlook.
Read Full Report →Steel Scrap Metal Market Report: September 2025
September 2025 marked a period of cautious stabilization in the US steel scrap market, characterized by persistent pricing pressures amid complex trade dynamics and evolving supply chain challenges.
Read Full Report →Aluminum Scrap Metal Market Report: September 2025
Stable but cautious market with tariff-driven dynamics, steady pricing ranges, demand drivers, and Q4 outlook.
Read Full Report →Copper Scrap Metal Market Report: September 2025
September 2025 delivered a moderately bullish performance for the US copper scrap metal market, with prices climbing steadily throughout the month despite broader economic uncertainties.
Read Full Report →Monthly report archive
Browse additional monthly reports by metal to compare pricing trends and market conditions.
Brass Scrap Market Report: September 2025
Brass pricing, demand, and yard-level selling considerations for September 2025.
Read reportStainless Steel Scrap Market Report: September 2025
Stainless steel price trends, alloy demand, and market conditions for September 2025.
Read reportAluminum Scrap Market Report: November 2025
November aluminum pricing, grade spreads, and demand signals for scrap sellers.
Read reportSteel Scrap Market Report: November 2025
November steel scrap pricing, regional demand, and near-term market direction.
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Market intelligence and analysis tools for the scrap metal industry.
Market Intelligence Report
Copper, aluminum, and steel trends, price ranges, and what changed in the covered period.
Tariffs Impact Analysis
How trade policy changes are reshaping global scrap metal markets, pricing structures, and business strategies. Section 232 effects and opportunities.
Equipment & Operations Guide
Processing equipment, maintenance, and facility operations for scrap yards.
Environmental Compliance Guide
Environmental regulations, compliance requirements, sustainability initiatives, and regulatory best practices for scrap metal operations.
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