June 27, 2025: Chinese Scrap Metal Prices Jumped on the Index
The prices of UBC and Zorba 90% INF were up by CNY 50 per MT each from the previous day.
BEIJING (Scrap Monster): The Chinese aluminum scrap prices witnessed a modest increase on ScrapMonster Price Index as of Friday, June 27, 2025. Copper scrap prices also were up from the previous day. Brass/Bronze and Stainless Steel scrap prices increased when matched with the prior day’s prices. In the meantime, Steel scrap prices held steady on the Index.
Copper Scrap Prices
The #1 Copper Bare Bright prices were up by CNY 1,100 per MT.
#1 Copper Wire and Tubing price saw a jump of CNY 1,100 per MT.
The price of #2 Copper Wire and Tubing also increased by CNY 1,100 per MT.
#1 Insulated Copper Wire 85% Recovery prices were up by CNY 500 per MT over the previous day’s price. The price of #2 Insulated Copper Wire 50% Recovery witnessed a jump of CNY 250 per MT when compared with the day before.
Copper Transformer and Cu Yokes scrap prices edged higher by CNY 50 per MT and CNY 100 per MT respectively on the Index.
Cu/Al Radiators saw a jump of CNY 250 per MT in prices.
Harness Wire 35% Recovery prices were up by CNY 100 per MT over the previous day.
The price of Heater Cores were up by CNY 400 per MT on Friday, June 27, 2025.
Meanwhile, Scrap Electric Motors and Sealed Units prices edged higher by CNY 50 per MT each on the Index.
Aluminum Scrap Prices
6063 Extrusions recorded a jump of CNY 150 per MT in prices over the previous day.
Aluminum Ingots also were up by CNY 150 per MT.
The prices of Aluminum Radiators and Aluminum Transformers increased by CNY 50 per MT each on the Index.
E.C Aluminum Wire prices increased by CNY 150 per MT on the Index.
Old Cast and Old Sheet prices also edged higher by CNY 150 per MT each on June 27, 2025.
The prices of UBC and Zorba 90% INF were up by CNY 50 per MT each from the previous day.
Steel Scrap Prices
#1 HMS prices held steady on June 27, 2025.
Cast Iron Scrap also reported no change in prices.
Stainless Steel Scrap Prices
201 SS prices recorded no variation on the Index.
304 SS Solid and 304 SS Turning prices also held steady on the Index.
309 SS and 316 SS Solid prices were flat when compared with the prior day.
310 SS scrap prices recorded an increase of CNY 50 per MT as of June 27, 2025.
Shred SS prices witnessed no change over the previous day.
Brass/Bronze Scrap Prices
The Brass/Bronze Scrap prices in China recorded increase from the previous day.
Brass Radiator scrap prices increased by CNY 100 per MT as of Friday, June 27, 2025.
Red Brass and Yellow Brass prices too were up by CNY 200 per MT each on the Index.
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