Chinese Scrap Metal Prices Show Mixed Trend Across Key Grades on the Index- August 27, 2026

Daily Scrap Metal Price Report | 2026-08-28 06:32:31 | By Anil Mathews

Copper scrap slipped slightly, aluminum scrap posted a modest jump across categories, brass/bronze and stainless steel dipped, and steel scrap remained stable without any change.

Summary

Copper scrap prices edged lower: Several copper grades declined, including Bare Bright, Copper Wire and Tubing, insulated copper wire, radiators and heater cores, while some categories remained unchanged.
Aluminum scrap moved higher: Aluminum was the strongest-performing segment, with 6063 Extrusions, Aluminum Ingots, E.C. Aluminum Wire, Old Cast and Old Sheet each gaining CNY 50 per metric ton.
Other scrap markets were largely stable to weaker: Steel scrap prices were unchanged, while stainless steel saw only a minor decline in 310 SS. Brass and bronze prices softened, led by CNY 50-per-ton declines in Red Brass and Yellow Brass.

BEIJING (Scrap Monster): Chinese scrap metal prices posted a mixed trend on the ScrapMonster Price Index as of Thursday, August 27, 2026. Copper scrap slipped slightly, aluminum scrap posted a modest jump across categories, brass/bronze and stainless steel dipped, and steel scrap remained stable without any change.

Copper scrap slipped, with select grades, including Bare Bright and Wire and Tubing, registering declines.

Aluminum scrap was the standout, posting gains in select categories tracked on the index.
Brass/bronze scrap eased, led by lower Red Brass and Yellow Brass prices.
Stainless steel scrap mostly held steady, with 310 SS witnessing a slight decline.
Steel scrap (#1 HMS and Cast Iron Scrap) reported no price change.

Copper Scrap Prices

Copper scrap prices on the ScrapMonster China Copper Scrap Price Index recorded a slight decline across select grades.

#1 Copper Bare Bright, #2 Copper Wire and Tubing, and #1 Copper Wire and Tubing: down by CNY 300 per MT.
#1 Insulated Copper Wire (85% Recovery): dipped by CNY 150 per MT.
#2 Insulated Copper Wire (50% Recovery) and Cu/Al Radiators: dropped by CNY 50 per MT.
Heater Cores: declined by CNY 100 per MT.
Copper Transformer Scrap, Cu Yokes, Harness Wire (35% Recovery), Scrap Electric Motors, and Sealed Units: recorded no fluctuation.

Aluminum Scrap Prices

Aluminum scrap prices on the ScrapMonster China Aluminum Scrap Price Index moved higher across various categories.

6063 Aluminum Extrusions and Aluminum Ingots: increased by CNY 50 per metric ton each.
Aluminum Radiators and Aluminum Transformers: held steady on the Index.
E.C. Aluminum Wire, Old Cast, and Old Sheet: recorded a rise of CNY 50 per metric ton.
Used Beverage Cans (UBC) and Zorba 90% INF: posted no change from the previous day’s prices.

Steel Scrap Prices

#1 HMS prices held steady on the Index.

Cast Iron Scrap reported no change in prices.

Stainless Steel Scrap Prices

201 SS, 304 SS Solid, 304 SS Turning, Shred SS, 309 SS, 316 SS Solid: Recorded no variation from the previous day’s prices

310 SS: Saw a decline of CNY 50 per MT

Brass/Bronze Scrap Prices

Brass/bronze scrap prices in China recorded a decline on the ScrapMonster China Brass/Bronze Price Index.

Brass Radiator: held steady.
Red Brass and Yellow Brass: witnessed a decline of CNY 50 per MT each.