Chinese Scrap Metal Prices Display Mixed Trends on the Index– September 4, 2026
Daily Scrap Metal Price Report | 2026-09-07 06:27:48
The #1 Copper Bare Bright, #1 Copper Wire and Tubing, and #2 Copper Wire and Tubing witnessed a jump in prices of CNY 350 per MT over the previous day.
By Anil Mathews
BEIJING (Scrap Monster): The Chinese scrap metal prices recorded mixed performance on the ScrapMonster Price Index as of Friday, September 4, 2026.
Copper: Slight increase across select grades
Aluminum: Broad-based decline
Brass/Bronze: Witnessed a jump
Stainless Steel: Inched lower
Steel: Stable prices
Copper Scrap Prices
The #1 Copper Bare Bright, #1 Copper Wire and Tubing, and #2 Copper Wire and Tubing witnessed a jump in prices of CNY 350 per MT over the previous day.
#1 Insulated Copper Wire 85% Recovery prices were up by CNY 150 per MT.
The price of #2 Insulated Copper Wire 50% Recovery recorded a jump of CNY 50 per MT over the previous day.
Copper Transformer and Cu Yokes prices witnessed no change on the Index.
Cu/Al Radiator scrap and Harness Wire 35% Recovery prices were up by CNY 50 per MT each, while Heater Cores prices saw an increase of CNY 100 per MT on the Index.
Scrap Electric Motors and Sealed Units prices were flat on the Index.
Aluminum Scrap Prices
6063 Aluminum Extrusions and Aluminum ingot prices registered a day-on-day price decline of CNY 50 per metric ton each.
Aluminum Radiator and Aluminum Transformer prices were unchanged on the Index. Meanwhile, E.C. Aluminum Wire recorded a dip, falling by CNY 50 per metric ton compared with the day before.
Within the scrap segment, prices for Old Cast aluminum and Old Sheet aluminum also moved lower by CNY 50 per metric ton on the index assessment date. In the meantime, Used Beverage Cans (UBC) and Zorba 90% INF grades remained flat from the previous day’s levels.
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: Recorded no variation on the Index
309 SS, 316 SS Solid: Down by CNY 50 per MT
310 SS: Saw a decline of CNY 100 per MT
Brass/Bronze Scrap Prices
Brass/Bronze Scrap prices in China recorded increases on the Index.
Brass Radiator: Saw no variation
Red Brass and Yellow Brass: Up by CNY 50 per MT each
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How did Chinese scrap metal prices perform on September 4, 2026?
Chinese scrap metal prices showed a mixed trend. Copper and brass/bronze prices increased, while aluminum and stainless steel recorded declines. Steel scrap prices remained stable, indicating differing market conditions across individual metal segments.
- Which Chinese copper scrap grades recorded the largest increase?
The #1 Copper Bare Bright, #1 Copper Wire and Tubing, and #2 Copper Wire and Tubing recorded the largest increases, each rising by CNY 350 per metric ton from the previous day's assessment. Several other copper-related grades also posted smaller gains.
- Which aluminum scrap categories declined?
Several aluminum categories moved lower, including 6063 Aluminum Extrusions, Aluminum Ingot, E.C. Aluminum Wire, Old Cast Aluminum, and Old Sheet Aluminum. Each recorded a decline of CNY 50 per MT, while Aluminum Radiator, Aluminum Transformer, UBC and Zorba 90% INF remained unchanged.
