Copper Scrap
Copper scrap is recycled copper sourced from electrical cables, plumbing, demolition, and manufacturing off-cuts. Classified by ISRI codes (e.g., Birch for No.1 bare bright, Candy for No.2 copper), it accounts for roughly 30% of global copper supply and is critical for sustainable metal production.
- Birch (No.1 Bare Bright)
- Candy (No.2)
- Cliff (Low Grade)
- Millberry
- FOB
- CIF
- CFR
Copper Scrap, in brief.
- Common origins
- United States
- Germany
- United Kingdom
- Japan
- Australia
- Common destinations
- China
- India
- South Korea
- Malaysia
- Turkey
- Grades and specifications
- Birch (No.1 Bare Bright)
- Candy (No.2)
- Cliff (Low Grade)
- Millberry
- Incoterms
- FOB
- CIF
- CFR
- Unit of measure
- Metric Tons
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