Chinese Scrap Metal Prices Post Broad Gains; Stainless Steel Falls on the Index– September 7, 2026
Daily Scrap Metal Price Report | 2026-09-08 05:40:01
#1 Copper Bare Bright and #1 Copper Wire and Tubing both surged CNY 600 per MT compared with the previous day. #2 Copper Wire and Tubing also increased CNY 600 per MT.
By Anil Mathews
BEIJING (Scrap Monster): Chinese scrap metal prices mostly edged higher on the ScrapMonster Price Index as of Monday, September 7, 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 600 per MT compared with the previous day. #2 Copper Wire and Tubing also increased CNY 600 per MT.
#1 Insulated Copper Wire with 85% Recovery climbed CNY 300 per MT, while #2 Insulated Copper Wire with 50% Recovery edged higher by 100 per MT on the Index.
Cu Yokes and Harness Wire with 35% Recovery prices were up by CNY 50 per MT each.
Cu/Al Radiator Scrap and Heater Cores prices jumped CNY 100 per MT and CNY 250 per MT, respectively, on the Index.
The rest of the scrap categories, including Copper Transformer Scrap, Scrap Electric Motors, and Sealed Units, remained flat compared with the previous day.
Aluminum Scrap Prices
6063 Extrusions and Aluminum Ingots each increased CNY 100 per MT from the previous day.
Aluminum Radiators and Aluminum Transformers witnessed a jump of CNY 50 per MT each.
E.C. Aluminum Wire, Old Cast, and Old Sheet increased by CNY 100 per MT on the Index.
Meanwhile, UBC and Zorba 90% INF prices recorded a rise of CNY 50 per MT each 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, 309 SS, 316 SS Solid, and Shred SS prices recorded no variation from the previous day's prices.
Meanwhile, 310 SS 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 50 per MT, while Red Brass and Yellow Brass prices jumped by CNY 100 per MT each compared with the prior day’s prices.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened to Chinese copper scrap prices on September 7, 2026?
Chinese copper scrap prices generally moved higher on the ScrapMonster Price Index. #1 Copper Bare Bright, #1 Copper Wire and Tubing, and #2 Copper Wire and Tubing each increased by CNY 600 per MT. Several insulated copper, radiator, and recovery-based grades also recorded smaller gains, while some categories remained unchanged.
- Which aluminum scrap grades recorded price increases?
Several aluminum scrap categories posted gains. 6063 Extrusions and Aluminum Ingots rose CNY 100 per MT, while Aluminum Radiators and Aluminum Transformers increased CNY 50 per MT. E.C. Aluminum Wire, Old Cast, and Old Sheet each gained CNY 100 per MT, while UBC and Zorba 90% INF advanced CNY 50 per MT.
- What was the trend in brass and bronze scrap prices?
Brass and bronze scrap prices strengthened. Brass Radiator scrap increased CNY 50 per MT, while Red Brass and Yellow Brass each jumped CNY 100 per MT compared with the previous day's levels. This made brass/bronze one of the stronger-performing scrap categories on the Index.
