Daily Scrap Metal Price Report

North American Scrap Prices Slump: Copper and Brass Lead the Downturn on the Index- October 29, 2026

Copper and Brass/Bronze scrap prices registered a marginal decline. Meanwhile, all other scrap categories held steady on the Index.

Chinese Scrap Metal Prices Register Broad Decline on the Index – October 29, 2026

Aluminum prices moved lower across every listed grade, while brass and bronze also weakened. Meanwhile, stainless steel and steel scrap prices remained unchanged.

North American Scrap Metal Prices: Copper Dips – Oct. 28

North American scrap metal prices were largely unchanged on October 28, 2026. Four major clean copper grades and E.C. Aluminum Wire each declined 1¢/lb, while brass/bronze, stainless steel and steel held steady. Despite the modest pullback, clean copper retained most of its recent recovery on the ScrapMonster Price Index.

Chinese Scrap Metal Prices: Copper +CNY 750 – Oct. 28

Chinese scrap metal prices moved higher on October 28, 2026, led by a CNY 750/MT surge in three major clean copper grades. Aluminum recovered from the previous day's decline, while Red Brass, Yellow Brass and Brass Radiator advanced. Stainless steel and ferrous scrap benchmarks remained unchanged.

North American Scrap Update: Copper & Brass Rise, Stainless Drops on the Index- October 27, 2026

North American scrap metal prices rose broadly on October 27, 2026, led by an 11¢/lb jump in four major clean copper grades. Brass and bronze gained 3¢/lb, while aluminum increased across 18 listed grades. Stainless steel declined, led by a 3¢/lb drop in 330 SS, and steel remained unchanged. Clean copper has now recovered 26¢/lb over three sessions.

China Scrap Metal Prices Mixed: Copper Jumps, Aluminum Dips on the Index– October 27, 2026

Chinese scrap metal prices recorded mixed movements on October 27, 2026. Three major clean copper grades gained CNY 300/MT and Red Brass and Yellow Brass rose CNY 50/MT. Aluminum declined across five grades, stainless steel weakened further and steel scrap remained unchanged. Clean copper has recovered 70% of its October 22 loss.

North American Copper, Brass & Bronze Scrap Prices Edge Up on the Index- October 26, 2026

North American scrap metal prices opened the week higher on October 26, 2026, led by a 5¢/lb increase in four major clean copper grades. Brass and bronze scrap also gained 1¢/lb, while aluminum, steel and stainless steel remained unchanged. Clean copper has recovered 15¢/lb over two sessions following last Thursday's sharp decline.

Chinese Scrap Metal Prices: Copper Gains – Oct. 26, 2026

Chinese scrap metal prices posted mixed movements on October 26, 2026. Major clean copper grades and selected aluminum benchmarks gained CNY 50/MT, while 309 SS, 310 SS and 316 SS Solid declined by the same amount. Steel and brass/bronze prices remained unchanged, according to the ScrapMonster Price Index.

North American Scrap Metal Prices Post Broad Gains on the Index- October 23, 2026

North American scrap metal prices recovered on October 23, 2026, as major clean copper grades advanced 10¢/lb following a sharp decline the previous session. Aluminum and brass/bronze also strengthened, while steel and stainless steel remained unchanged. The rebound provided only a partial recovery for copper.

Chinese Scrap Metal Prices Post Broad Gains; Stainless Steel Falls on the Index– October 23, 2026

Chinese scrap metal buying benchmarks recorded broad gains in copper and aluminum on October 23, 2026, with three major clean copper grades recovering CNY 350/MT. Aluminum advanced CNY 100–200/MT, while brass and bronze posted mixed movements. All listed stainless steel grades declined, and steel scrap prices remained unchanged.

North American Scrap Market Sees Broad Decline, Stainless Steel Prices Rise on the Index- October 22, 2026

North American scrap benchmarks moved broadly lower on October 22 as major clean copper grades plunged 19¢/lb. Aluminum and brass also weakened, while stainless steel advanced and steel held Wednesday’s gains.

Chinese Scrap Metal Market See Mixed Trend: Copper Slips, Aluminum Gains on the Index– October 22, 2026

Chinese scrap benchmarks diverged on October 22 as major clean copper grades fell CNY 1,000/MT, while selected aluminum and stainless steel grades advanced. Brass weakened and steel remained unchanged.

North American Steel Scrap Jumps $10–$15/MT as Copper Falls 3¢/Lb - October 21, 2026

North American scrap benchmarks diverged on October 21 as steel rose $10–$15 per metric ton while major clean copper grades fell 3¢/lb. E.C. Aluminum Wire gained 1¢/lb, while stainless steel and brass/bronze remained unchanged.

China Scrap Market Update: Copper Dips, Aluminum and Stainless Steel Edge Up on the Index– October 21, 2026

Chinese scrap benchmarks were mixed on October 21 as major clean copper grades fell CNY 150/MT while stainless steel advanced broadly, led by a CNY 350/MT gain in 310 SS. Selected aluminum grades also moved higher.

Copper Scrap Gains 2¢/Lb as Other North American Grades Hold Steady - October 21

North American clean copper scrap extended its advance on October 20 with another 2¢/lb gain. Aluminum, brass/bronze, stainless steel and steel held steady after Monday’s broader market gains.

Copper Gains 4¢/Lb as Aluminum and Stainless Scrap Rise on the Index — October 19, 2026

North American scrap benchmarks strengthened on October 19, led by 4¢/lb gains in four major clean copper grades. Seventeen aluminum grades and seven stainless steel grades also advanced, while steel and brass/bronze remained unchanged.

North American Copper and EC Aluminum Wire Rise; Stainless Drops on the Index- October 16, 2026

North American scrap benchmarks were mixed October 16 as four major clean copper grades and E.C. Aluminum Wire gained 1¢/lb. Stainless steel declined across every listed grade, while steel and brass/bronze remained unchanged.

China Copper Scrap Gains CNY 250/MT as Stainless Falls on the Index– October 16, 2026

Chinese scrap benchmarks moved mostly higher on October 16, led by CNY 250/MT gains in major clean copper grades. Selected aluminum grades also advanced, while stainless steel declined broadly and steel and brass/bronze remained unchanged.

North American Copper Scrap Falls 8¢/Lb; Brass Slips - October 15, 2026

Copper and Brass/Bronze scrap prices registered a marginal decline. Meanwhile, all other scrap categories held steady on the Index.

China Copper Scrap Drops CNY 2,000/MT as Metals Weaken – October 15, 2026

Except for Used Beverage Cans (UBC), which rose by CNY 250 per MT, aluminum scrap prices declined across all listed grades.

North American Scrap Update: Copper Scrap Drops 10¢/Lb as Aluminum, Brass Fall - October 14, 2026

North American clean copper scrap fell 10¢/lb on October 14, extending its two-session pullback to 12¢ after the recent 28¢ rally. Aluminum and brass also weakened, while steel and stainless steel held steady.

China Copper Scrap Falls CNY 100/MT as Aluminum Rebounds – October 14, 2026

Chinese clean copper scrap benchmarks fell CNY 100 per metric ton on October 14, while major aluminum grades rebounded CNY 50 per metric ton. Steel, stainless steel and brass/bronze remained unchanged.

North American Scrap Index: Minor Pullback Recorded in Copper Prices- October 13, 2026

North American clean copper scrap benchmarks slipped 2¢/lb on October 13, giving back only a small portion of their recent 28¢/lb advance. Aluminum, brass/bronze, steel and stainless steel remained unchanged.

China Copper Scrap Gains CNY 250/MT as Aluminum Falls – October 13, 2026

Chinese clean copper scrap benchmarks rose CNY 250 per metric ton on October 13 while major aluminum grades fell another CNY 100 per metric ton. Steel, stainless steel and brass/bronze remained unchanged.

North American Copper and Brass/Bronze Scrap Prices Edge Higher on the Index- October 12, 2026

North American clean copper scrap benchmarks gained another 5¢/lb on October 12 after Friday’s 13¢ surge, lifting the cumulative increase in major clean grades to 28¢/lb since October 5. Brass edged 1¢ higher, while aluminum, steel and stainless steel remained unchanged.