Chinese Scrap Metal Market Sees Mixed Price Movements Across the Index– October 12, 2026
Daily Scrap Metal Price Report | 2026-10-13 06:54:02
#1 Copper Bare Bright, #1 Copper Wire and Tubing, and #2 Copper Wire and Tubing each increased CNY 400 per metric ton from the previous day.
By Anil Mathews
BEIJING (Scrap Monster): Chinese scrap metal prices recorded mixed movements on the ScrapMonster Price Index as of Monday, October 12, 2026.
- Copper: Select grades increased
Aluminum: All major grades declined
Brass/Bronze: Red Brass and Yellow Brass advanced
Stainless Steel: Select grades moved lower
Steel: Prices remained stable
Copper Scrap Prices
#1 Copper Bare Bright, #1 Copper Wire and Tubing, and #2 Copper Wire and Tubing each increased CNY 400 per metric ton from the previous day.
#1 Insulated Copper Wire 85% Recovery rose CNY 200 per metric ton.
#2 Insulated Copper Wire 50% Recovery increased CNY 50 per metric ton.
Copper Transformer Scrap and Cu Yokes were unchanged on the Index.
Cu/Al Radiators inched higher by CNY 50 per metric ton, while Heater Cores increased CNY 150 per metric ton.
Meanwhile, Harness Wire 35% Recovery, Scrap Electric Motors, and Sealed Units remained unchanged.
Aluminum Scrap Prices
6063 Aluminum Extrusions and Aluminum Ingot prices each declined CNY 150 per metric ton.
Aluminum Radiators and Aluminum Transformers recorded declines, falling by CNY 50 per MT each. E.C. Aluminum Wire fell CNY 150 per metric ton from the previous day.
Old Cast aluminum and Old Sheet aluminum also declined CNY 150 per metric ton. Used Beverage Cans and Zorba 90% NF saw smaller declines, falling by CNY 50 per MT each from the previous day’s levels.
Steel Scrap Prices
#1 HMS remained unchanged on the Index.
Cast Iron Scrap also recorded no price movement.
Stainless Steel Scrap Prices
201 SS: No change
304 SS Solid, 304 SS Turning and Shred SS: Dropped by CNY 50 per MT
309 SS and 316 SS Solid: Down CNY 100 per metric ton
310 SS: Witnessed a dip of CNY 150 per metric ton
Brass/Bronze Scrap Prices
Chinese brass and bronze scrap prices recorded gains across select grades.
Brass Radiator: No change
Red Brass and Yellow Brass: Up CNY 50 per metric ton each
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Which Chinese scrap metal category showed the strongest overall pricing trend on October 12, 2026?
Frequently Asked Questions
- How did Chinese scrap metal prices perform on October 12, 2026?
Chinese scrap metal prices recorded mixed movements on the ScrapMonster Price Index. Several copper and brass grades advanced, while aluminum prices declined across all major grades. Stainless steel prices weakened in selected categories, whereas steel scrap prices remained unchanged.
- Which copper scrap grades recorded the largest price increases?
#1 Copper Bare Bright, #1 Copper Wire and Tubing, and #2 Copper Wire and Tubing recorded the largest reported gains, increasing by CNY 400 per metric ton each. #1 Insulated Copper Wire 85% Recovery rose by CNY 200 per metric ton, while Heater Cores gained CNY 150 per metric ton.
- Which aluminum scrap grades experienced the steepest declines?
6063 Aluminum Extrusions, Aluminum Ingot, E.C. Aluminum Wire, Old Cast Aluminum, and Old Sheet Aluminum each declined by CNY 150 per metric ton. Aluminum Radiators, Aluminum Transformers, Used Beverage Cans, and Zorba 90% NF registered smaller decreases of CNY 50 per metric ton.
