The current scrap buying price for #2 Copper in Chengdu as of April 7, 2026 is ¥ 58.67 per kilogram (Chinese Yuan). Prices are refreshed each trading day after LME market open.
What Is #2 Copper?
Slightly oxidised/painted; mixed grades acceptable.
#2 Copper is classified under Non-Ferrous Metals — Non-magnetic metals with high recycling value. This grade is priced at approximately 82% of the LME Copper.
#2 Copper Price in Chengdu Today — April 2026
Today’s indicative scrap yard buying price for #2 Copper in Chengdu:
| Unit | Price (Chinese Yuan) |
|---|---|
| Per kilogram (kg) | ¥ ¥ 58.67 |
| Per metric tonne | ¥ 58,673 |
| Per troy ounce | ¥ 1,824.93 |
These are indicative buying rates — what a scrap yard pays you. Actual prices may vary by yard, quantity, and material condition within Chengdu.
#2 Copper Price in Other Currencies
Today’s #2 Copper scrap price across major currencies (per kg):
| Code | Currency | Price / kg |
|---|---|---|
| USD | US Dollar | $ 8.5170 /kg |
| AUD | Australian Dollar | A$ 12.3132 /kg |
| GBP | British Pound | £ 6.4356 /kg |
| EUR | Euro | € 7.3778 /kg |
| CAD | Canadian Dollar | C$ 11.8512 /kg |
| NZD | New Zealand Dollar | NZ$ 14.9056 /kg |
| SGD | Singapore Dollar | S$ 10.9444 /kg |
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What Affects #2 Copper Prices in Chengdu?
- Global commodity markets: This grade is priced at approximately 82% of the LME Copper.
- Material condition: Slightly oxidised/painted; mixed grades acceptable. Cleaner, better-graded material attracts higher offers.
- Local supply and demand: Construction, demolition, and manufacturing activity in Chengdu directly influences what yards are willing to pay.
- Exchange rates: Since base metals are benchmarked in USD, movements in the Chinese Yuan/USD rate affect your local payout.
- Transport costs: Distance to the nearest processing facility affects the net rate offered by Chengdu yards.
Tips for Selling #2 Copper in Chengdu
- Sort and clean your material before visiting a yard — Slightly oxidised/painted; mixed grades acceptable.
- Get quotes from at least two or three Chengdu 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 #2 Copper 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.