Right now, global supply is vastly outweighing demand. Copper alone is down 20–25% just in the past week, and margin calls are hammering even the most established players. Add in volatile LME and COMEX swings and pressure from international tariffs, and you’ve got a market that’s almost impossible to price with confidence.
We’re seeing more and more buyers quote one number—only to walk it back and pay significantly less a month later as the market collapses beneath them. It’s happening everywhere.
Yes, the eScrap world has seen turbulence before. But never like this. The combination of extreme volatility, trade pressure, and aggressive repricing is unlike anything we’ve dealt with in this industry.
If you’re seeing the same on your side of the market, I’d be curious to hear how you’re navigating it.