What happened to Chinese scrap metal prices on September 11, 2026?

Chinese scrap metal prices registered a broad-based decline on the ScrapMonster Price Index. Copper recorded the steepest losses, while aluminum and brass/bronze also weakened. Stainless steel prices declined across major grades, whereas steel scrap prices remained unchanged.

Which Chinese scrap metal category recorded the largest decline?

Copper scrap recorded the largest declines among the categories covered. #1 Copper Bare Bright, #1 Copper Wire and Tubing, and #2 Copper Wire and Tubing each fell by CNY 3,000 per metric ton. Several other copper grades also registered significant price reductions.

How did aluminum scrap prices perform in China?

Aluminum scrap prices declined across all listed categories. 6063 Aluminum Extrusions, Aluminum Ingots, E.C. Aluminum Wire, Old Cast and Old Sheet each dropped by CNY 250 per MT, while UBC and Zorba 90% INF decreased by CNY 100 per MT.

Chinese Scrap Metal Prices Register Broad-Based Decline on the Index – September 11, 2026

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Aluminum Radiators and Aluminum Transformers: declined by CNY 50 per MT on the Index

By Anil Mathews

Chinese Scrap Metal Prices Register Broad-Based Decline on the Index – September 11, 2026

Summary

Copper Scrap Prices Decline Sharply
Chinese copper scrap prices recorded the strongest declines, with #1 Bare Bright, #1 Copper Wire and Tubing, and #2 Copper Wire and Tubing each falling by CNY 3,000 per MT. Other copper grades also posted notable losses.
Aluminum and Brass/Bronze Prices Weaken
Aluminum scrap prices moved lower across all listed categories, led by declines of CNY 250 per MT for 6063 Extrusions, Aluminum Ingots, E.C. Wire, Old Cast and Old Sheet. Brass and bronze grades also weakened, with Red Brass and Yellow Brass down CNY 500 per MT.
Steel Stable While Stainless Steel Slips
Steel scrap prices remained unchanged, with #1 HMS and Cast Iron Scrap holding steady. Stainless steel prices, however, declined across key grades, with 310 SS recording the largest drop of CNY 200 per MT.

BEIJING (Scrap Monster): Chinese scrap metal prices posted a marked decline on the ScrapMonster Price Index as of Friday, September 11, 2026.

Copper: Strong downward momentum
Aluminum: Broad-based declines across all categories
Brass/Bronze: Witnessed a weakening trend
Stainless Steel: Held steady
Steel: Remained stable without any change

Copper Scrap Prices

Copper scrap prices on the ScrapMonster Price Index declined across multiple categories when compared with the previous day.

· #1 Copper Bare Bright and #1 Copper Wire and Tubing: down by CNY 3,000 per MT each

· #2 Copper Wire and Tubing: decreased by CNY 3,000 per MT

· #1 Insulated Copper Wire (85% Recovery): fell by CNY 1,500 per MT

· #2 Insulated Copper Wire (50% Recovery): dropped by CNY 500 per MT

· Copper Transformer Scrap, Cu Yokes, Scrap Electric Motors, Sealed Units: saw declines of CNY 100 per MT on the Index

· Cu/Al Radiators: declined by CNY 500 per MT

· Harness Wire 35% Recovery: declined by CNY 150 per MT

· Heater Cores: decreased by CNY 1,200 per MT

Aluminum Scrap Prices

Aluminum scrap prices on the ScrapMonster Price Index inched lower across all categories on the Index.

· 6063 Aluminum Extrusions and Aluminum Ingots: fell by CNY 250 per metric ton each

· Aluminum Radiators and Aluminum Transformers: declined by CNY 50 per MT on the Index

· E.C. Aluminum Wire, Old Cast, and Old Sheet: recorded a drop of CNY 250 per metric ton

· Used Beverage Cans (UBC) and Zorba 90% INF: posted a dip of CNY 100 per MT in prices

Steel Scrap Prices

#1 HMS prices held steady on the Index.

Cast Iron Scrap reported no change in prices.

Stainless Steel Scrap Prices

Stainless steel scrap prices on the ScrapMonster Price Index registered a decline across key grades on the Index.

201 SS: dropped by CNY 50 per MT
304 SS Solid, 304 SS Turning, Shredded SS: witnessed a decline of CNY 100 per MT in prices
309 SS, 316 SS Solid: down by CNY 150 per MT each
310 SS: recorded a sharper dip of CNY 200 per MT

Brass/Bronze Scrap Prices

The Brass/Bronze Scrap prices in China recorded a decline on the Index.

Brass Radiator: Dipped by CNY 350 per MT
Red Brass, Yellow Brass: Down by CNY 500 per MT

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happened to Chinese scrap metal prices on September 11, 2026?
Chinese scrap metal prices registered a broad-based decline on the ScrapMonster Price Index. Copper recorded the steepest losses, while aluminum and brass/bronze also weakened. Stainless steel prices declined across major grades, whereas steel scrap prices remained unchanged.
Which Chinese scrap metal category recorded the largest decline?
Copper scrap recorded the largest declines among the categories covered. #1 Copper Bare Bright, #1 Copper Wire and Tubing, and #2 Copper Wire and Tubing each fell by CNY 3,000 per metric ton. Several other copper grades also registered significant price reductions.
How did aluminum scrap prices perform in China?
Aluminum scrap prices declined across all listed categories. 6063 Aluminum Extrusions, Aluminum Ingots, E.C. Aluminum Wire, Old Cast and Old Sheet each dropped by CNY 250 per MT, while UBC and Zorba 90% INF decreased by CNY 100 per MT.