Chinese Scrap Metal Market Posts Mixed Price Movements on the Index– September 8, 2026
Daily Scrap Metal Price Report | 2026-09-09 07:20:05
Brass Radiator scrap prices edged higher by CNY 150 per MT, while Red Brass and Yellow Brass prices recorded a jump of CNY 250 per MT each when compared with the prior day’s prices.
By Anil Mathews
BEIJING (Scrap Monster): Chinese scrap metal prices mostly edged higher on the ScrapMonster Price Index as of Tuesday, September 8, 2026. Copper, aluminum, and brass/bronze scrap prices moved higher, while stainless steel scrap saw a slight decline. Meanwhile, steel scrap prices remained steady on the Index.
Copper Scrap Prices
Copper scrap prices gained across select categories on the Index.
#1 Copper Bare Bright and #1 Copper Wire and Tubing both surged CNY 1,350 per MT compared with the previous day. #2 Copper Wire and Tubing also increased CNY 1,350 per MT.
#1 Insulated Copper Wire with 85% Recovery climbed CNY 650 per MT, while #2 Insulated Copper Wire with 50% Recovery edged higher by 250 per MT on the Index.
Harness Wire with 35% Recovery prices rose CNY 100 per MT over the previous day.
Cu/Al Radiator Scrap and Heater Cores prices jumped by CNY 250 per MT and CNY 550 per MT, respectively, on the Index.
The rest of the scrap categories, including Copper Transformer Scrap, Cu Yokes, Scrap Electric Motors, and Sealed Units, increased by CNY 50 per MT when compared with the previous day.
Aluminum Scrap Prices
6063 Extrusions and Aluminum Ingots each increased CNY 50 per MT from the previous day.
Aluminum Radiators and Aluminum Transformers witnessed no variation.
E.C. Aluminum Wire, Old Cast, and Old Sheet increased by CNY 50 per MT on the Index.
Meanwhile, UBC and Zorba 90% INF prices recorded no change from the previous day's prices.
Steel Scrap Prices
#1 HMS prices recorded no variation on the Index.
Cast Iron Scrap also recorded no change.
Stainless Steel Scrap Prices
201 SS, 304 SS Solid, 304 SS Turning, and Shred SS prices recorded no variation from the previous day's prices.
Meanwhile, 309 SS, 310 SS, and 316 SS Solid prices posted a slight decline of CNY 50 per MT on the Index.
Brass/Bronze Scrap Prices
Brass and bronze scrap prices in China recorded an increase on the Index.
Brass Radiator scrap prices edged higher by CNY 150 per MT, while Red Brass and Yellow Brass prices recorded a jump of CNY 250 per MT each when compared with the prior day’s prices.
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Which scrap metal segment showed the strongest price momentum in China on September 8, 2026?
Frequently Asked Questions
- Which Chinese scrap metal category recorded the biggest price increases on September 8?
Copper scrap recorded the most significant gains. #1 Copper Bare Bright, #1 Copper Wire and Tubing, and #2 Copper Wire and Tubing each jumped CNY 1,350 per metric ton, making copper the standout performer on the ScrapMonster Price Index.
- How did aluminum scrap prices perform in China?
Aluminum scrap prices were generally firm. 6063 Extrusions, Aluminum Ingots, E.C. Aluminum Wire, Old Cast and Old Sheet each increased by CNY 50/MT. Aluminum Radiators, Aluminum Transformers, UBC and Zorba 90% INF remained unchanged.
- What happened to Chinese steel and stainless steel scrap prices?
Steel scrap prices were stable, with both #1 HMS and Cast Iron Scrap unchanged from the previous day. Stainless steel was mostly steady as well, although 309 SS, 310 SS and 316 SS Solid declined slightly by CNY 50/MT.
