Chinese Scrap Metal Prices Post Broad Decline on the Index – August 13, 2026
Copper, aluminum, and brass/bronze scrap prices fell on the ScrapMonster China Price Index for Thursday, August 13, 2026, while steel held steady and stainless steel slipped only marginally.
What Readers Should Know
- Copper scrap prices declined across multiple grades on the ScrapMonster China Price Index for August 13, 2026.
- Aluminum scrap prices moved lower across all tracked grades.
- Brass/bronze scrap weakened, led by declines in Brass Radiator, Red Brass, and Yellow Brass.
- Stainless steel scrap registered only a marginal decline, with most grades unchanged.
- Steel scrap, including #1 HMS and Cast Iron Scrap, remained stable with no price change.
BEIJING (Scrap Monster): Chinese scrap metal prices posted a marked decline on the ScrapMonster Price Index as of Thursday, August 13, 2026.
Why Copper Scrap Prices Moved Lower
Copper scrap prices on the ScrapMonster Price Index declined across multiple categories.
#1 Copper Bare Bright, #1 Copper Wire and Tubing, and #2 Copper Wire and Tubing each fell by CNY 700 per MT.
#1 Insulated Copper Wire (85% Recovery) dropped CNY 350 per MT, while #2 Insulated Copper Wire (50% Recovery) and Cu/Al Radiators each fell CNY 100 per MT.
Copper Transformer Scrap, Cu Yokes, and Harness Wire (35% Recovery) each declined by CNY 50 per MT. Heater Cores decreased by CNY 300 per MT, and Scrap Electric Motors and Sealed Units each dropped CNY 50 per MT.
What the Aluminum Data Showed
Aluminum scrap prices on the ScrapMonster Price Index moved lower across all grades.
6063 Aluminum Extrusions and Aluminum Ingots each fell CNY 150 per metric ton. Aluminum Radiators and Aluminum Transformers dipped CNY 50 per MT each.
E.C. Aluminum Wire, Old Cast, and Old Sheet each recorded a drop of CNY 150 per metric ton. Used Beverage Cans (UBC) and Zorba 90% INF each posted a decline of CNY 50 per MT.
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Steel Scrap Holds Steady
#1 HMS prices held steady on the Index, and Cast Iron Scrap reported no change in prices.
Stainless Steel Scrap Slips Marginally
Stainless steel scrap prices on the ScrapMonster Price Index registered a slight decline.
201 SS, 304 SS Solid, 304 SS Turning, 309 SS, 316 SS Solid, and Shredded Stainless Steel saw no change in prices. 310 SS declined by CNY 50 per MT.
Brass and Bronze Scrap Weaken
Brass/Bronze scrap prices in China recorded a decline. Brass Radiator dipped by CNY 100 per MT, while Red Brass and Yellow Brass each fell by CNY 100 per MT.
What Happens Next
Scrap prices on the ScrapMonster Index are updated daily across copper, aluminum, steel, stainless steel, and brass/bronze grades. Readers can track day-to-day movement by subscribing to Scrap Monster Live Scrap Prices.
People Also Ask
Which scrap metals declined on the ScrapMonster China Price Index on August 13, 2026?
Copper, aluminum, and brass/bronze scrap prices fell, while steel held steady and stainless steel declined only marginally.
How much did #1 Copper Bare Bright fall?
#1 Copper Bare Bright fell by CNY 700 per MT, the same decline recorded for #1 and #2 Copper Wire and Tubing.
Did aluminum scrap prices fall across all grades?
Yes. All tracked aluminum grades declined, including 6063 Extrusions, Aluminum Ingots, E.C. Aluminum Wire, Old Cast, Old Sheet, UBC, and Zorba 90% INF.
Were steel scrap prices affected?
No. #1 HMS and Cast Iron Scrap prices remained stable with no change on the Index.
How much did Red Brass and Yellow Brass prices fall?
Red Brass and Yellow Brass each fell by CNY 100 per MT on the Index.