The current scrap buying price for Insulated Copper Wire (ICW) in Lyon as of April 7, 2026 is € 4.37 per kilogram (Euro). Prices are refreshed each trading day after LME market open.
What Is Insulated Copper Wire (ICW)?
Copper wire with plastic/rubber insulation still on.
Insulated Copper Wire (ICW) is classified under Non-Ferrous Metals — Non-magnetic metals with high recycling value. This grade is priced at approximately 48% of the LME Copper.
Insulated Copper Wire (ICW) Price in Lyon Today — April 2026
Today’s indicative scrap yard buying price for Insulated Copper Wire (ICW) in Lyon:
| Unit | Price (Euro) |
|---|---|
| Per kilogram (kg) | € € 4.37 |
| Per metric tonne | € 4,374 |
| Per troy ounce | € 136.04 |
These are indicative buying rates — what a scrap yard pays you. Actual prices may vary by yard, quantity, and material condition within Lyon.
Insulated Copper Wire (ICW) Price in Other Currencies
Today’s Insulated Copper Wire (ICW) scrap price across major currencies (per kg):
| Code | Currency | Price / kg |
|---|---|---|
| USD | US Dollar | $ 5.0490 /kg |
| AUD | Australian Dollar | A$ 7.2994 /kg |
| GBP | British Pound | £ 3.8151 /kg |
| EUR | Euro | € 4.3737 /kg |
| CAD | Canadian Dollar | C$ 7.0256 /kg |
| NZD | New Zealand Dollar | NZ$ 8.8362 /kg |
| SGD | Singapore Dollar | S$ 6.4880 /kg |
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What Affects Insulated Copper Wire (ICW) Prices in Lyon?
- Global commodity markets: This grade is priced at approximately 48% of the LME Copper.
- Material condition: Copper wire with plastic/rubber insulation still on. Cleaner, better-graded material attracts higher offers.
- Local supply and demand: Construction, demolition, and manufacturing activity in Lyon directly influences what yards are willing to pay.
- Exchange rates: Since base metals are benchmarked in USD, movements in the Euro/USD rate affect your local payout.
- Transport costs: Distance to the nearest processing facility affects the net rate offered by Lyon yards.
Tips for Selling Insulated Copper Wire (ICW) in Lyon
- Sort and clean your material before visiting a yard — Copper wire with plastic/rubber insulation still on.
- Get quotes from at least two or three Lyon buyers; prices can vary 5–15% between yards.
- Check this page in the morning after LME open to confirm you are working with today’s rate.
- Bring bulk quantities where possible — larger loads typically attract better per-kg rates.
About This Data
The Insulated Copper Wire (ICW) price shown on this page is sourced from live LME commodity data and real-time exchange rates, refreshed daily at 08:10 London time. Use our Scrap Price Calculator to calculate the value of any quantity in your preferred currency.
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