Chinese Scrap Metal Prices Post Modest Gains as Copper, Aluminum and Brass Rise on the Index– August 12, 2026
Daily Scrap Metal Price Report | 2026-08-13 14:34:49
Copper, aluminum, and brass/bronze scrap prices jumped compared to the previous day, while steel and stainless steel scrap prices remained steady on the Index.
By Anil Mathews
China Scrap Metal Prices: Copper, Aluminum, Brass Post Gains on August 12
Copper, aluminum, and brass/bronze scrap prices advanced on the ScrapMonster China Price Index for Wednesday, August 12, 2026, while steel and stainless steel scrap held steady.
BEIJING (Scrap Monster): Chinese scrap metal prices recorded modest gains on the ScrapMonster Price Index as of Wednesday, August 12, 2026. Copper, aluminum, and brass/bronze scrap prices moved higher compared with the previous day, while steel and stainless steel scrap prices held steady.
What Readers Should Know
- Copper, aluminum, and brass/bronze scrap prices rose on the ScrapMonster China Price Index for August 12, 2026.
- Steel and stainless steel scrap prices were unchanged from the previous trading day.
- Copper posted the broadest gains, led by CNY 600/MT increases in Bare Bright and Wire and Tubing grades.
- Aluminum extended its recent upward trend with CNY 50/MT gains across several grades.
- Brass/bronze scrap rose on higher Brass Radiator, Red Brass, and Yellow Brass prices.
- All figures reflect the ScrapMonster China Price Index as of Wednesday, August 12, 2026.
Why Copper Scrap Prices Moved Higher
Copper scrap prices saw broad-based gains on the ScrapMonster China Copper Scrap Price Index.
#1 Copper Bare Bright and #1 Copper Wire and Tubing both surged by CNY 600 per MT compared with the previous day. #2 Copper Wire and Tubing also rose by CNY 600 per MT.
#1 Insulated Copper Wire with 85% recovery climbed CNY 300 per MT, while #2 Insulated Copper Wire (50% recovery) increased by CNY 100 per MT.
Copper Transformer scrap and Cu Yokes each reported a CNY 50 per MT increase. Cu/Al Radiator scrap jumped CNY 100 per MT, while Harness Wire (35% recovery) inched up CNY 50 per MT.
Heater Cores gained CNY 250 per MT, while Scrap Electric Motors and Sealed Units each recorded a slight increase of CNY 50 per MT.
Aluminum Scrap Extends Its Gains
6063 Extrusions and Aluminum Ingots each rose CNY 50 per MT over the previous day on the ScrapMonster China Aluminum Scrap Price Index.
Aluminum Radiators and Aluminum Transformers were unchanged. E.C. Aluminum Wire, Old Cast, and Old Sheet prices each rose CNY 50 per MT.
UBC and Zorba 90% INF prices held steady compared with the previous day's price.
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Steel Scrap Prices Hold Steady
#1 HMS prices held steady on the ScrapMonster China Steel Scrap Price Index. Cast Iron Scrap also reported no change in prices.
Stainless Steel Scrap Unchanged Across the Board
On the ScrapMonster China Stainless Steel Scrap Price Index, 201 SS, 304 SS Solid, 304 SS Turning, and 309 SS saw no change over the previous day. 310 SS, 316 SS Solid, and Shred SS also held steady.
Brass and Bronze Scrap Edge Higher
Brass/bronze scrap prices in China recorded a modest increase over the day on the ScrapMonster China Brass/Bronze Scrap Price Index.
Brass Radiator increased by CNY 50 per MT. Red Brass and Yellow Brass each edged higher by CNY 100 per MT.
What Happens Next
Scrap prices on the ScrapMonster Index are updated daily. Readers can track real-time movement across copper, aluminum, steel, stainless steel, and brass/bronze grades by subscribing to Scrap Monster Live Scrap Prices.
People Also Ask
Which scrap metals rose on the ScrapMonster China Price Index on August 12, 2026?
Copper, aluminum, and brass/bronze scrap prices increased, while steel and stainless steel scrap held steady.
How much did #1 Copper Bare Bright rise?
#1 Copper Bare Bright rose by CNY 600 per MT compared with the previous day.
Did aluminum scrap prices increase across all grades?
No. 6063 Extrusions, Aluminum Ingots, E.C. Aluminum Wire, Old Cast, and Old Sheet rose by CNY 50 per MT, while Aluminum Radiators, Aluminum Transformers, UBC, and Zorba 90% INF held steady.
Were stainless steel scrap prices unchanged?
Yes. All tracked stainless steel grades, including 201 SS, 304 SS, 309 SS, 310 SS, 316 SS Solid, and Shred SS, held steady.
How much did Red Brass and Yellow Brass prices increase?
Red Brass and Yellow Brass each edged higher by CNY 100 per MT.
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Which scrap metal category recorded the strongest gains in China on August 12, 2026?
Frequently Asked Questions
- How did Chinese scrap metal prices perform on August 12, 2026?
Chinese scrap prices recorded modest overall gains on the ScrapMonster Price Index. Copper, aluminum and brass/bronze moved higher, while steel and stainless steel remained stable.
- Which copper scrap grades posted the biggest increase?
#1 Copper Bare Bright, #1 Copper Wire and Tubing, and #2 Copper Wire and Tubing each increased by CNY 600 per MT. Several other copper grades also recorded gains.
- Did steel and stainless steel scrap prices change?
No. #1 HMS and Cast Iron Scrap prices were unchanged, while all listed stainless steel grades also held steady on the Index.
