Chinese Scrap Metal Prices Show Mixed Trends on the Index – April 17, 2026
Daily Scrap Metal Price Report | 2026-04-20 05:29:57
The price of #2 Copper Wire and Tubing also edged lower by CNY 300 per MT.
By Anil Mathews
BEIJING (Scrap Monster): The Chinese scrap metal prices recorded mixed trend on ScrapMonster Price Index as of Friday, April 17, 2026.
- Copper: Slight dip in prices
- Aluminum: Mostly recorded decline
- Brass/Bronze: Flat trend
- Stainless Steel: Modest jump
- Steel: Held steady
Copper Scrap Prices
The #1 Copper Bare Bright and #1 Copper Wire and Tubing witnessed a decline in prices of CNY 300 per MT each over the previous day.
The price of #2 Copper Wire and Tubing also edged lower by CNY 300 per MT.
#1 Insulated Copper Wire 85% Recovery prices were down by CNY 150 per MT.
The price of #2 Insulated Copper Wire 50% Recovery recorded a decline of CNY 50 per MT over the previous day.
Copper Transformer and Cu Yokes scrap prices were unchanged on the Index.
Cu/Al Radiator prices edged lower by CNY 50 per MT.
Harness Wire 35% Recovery prices held steady as of Friday, April 17, 2026.
Heater Cores prices recorded a decline of CNY 100 per MT upon comparison with the prior day’s prices.
Scrap Electric Motors and Sealed Units prices also held steady on the Index.
Aluminum Scrap Prices
Prices for 6063 aluminum extrusions declined by CNY 50 per metric ton compared to the previous day. A similar reduction of CNY 50 per metric ton was observed in aluminum ingot prices.
On the other hand, aluminum radiator and aluminum transformer prices remained unchanged on the Index. E.C. aluminum wire also saw a decrease of CNY 50 per metric ton as of April 17, 2026.
In the scrap segment, both old cast aluminum and old sheet aluminum prices dropped by CNY 50 per metric ton on the assessment date. Meanwhile, prices for used beverage cans (UBC) and Zorba 90% INF grades showed no movement, holding steady at their earlier levels.
Steel Scrap Prices
#1 HMS prices held steady as of April 17, 2026.
Cast Iron Scrap reported no change in prices.
Stainless Steel Scrap Prices
- 201 SS: Witnessed no variation
- 304 SS Solid: Flat trend
- 304 SS Turning: Unchanged
- 309 SS: Saw an increase of CNY 50 per MT
The price of 310 SS witnessed a jump of CNY 100 per MT on a daily basis.
316 SS Solid prices edged higher by CNY 50 per MT.
In the meantime, Shred SS scrap prices were flat as of Friday, April 17, 2026.
Brass/Bronze Scrap Prices
The Brass/Bronze Scrap prices in China reported no change as of April 17, 2026.
- Brass Radiator: Held steady
- Red Brass: Flat trend
- Yellow Brass: Recorded no variation
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What was the overall trend in Chinese scrap metal prices?
Prices showed a mixed trend, with declines in copper and aluminum, gains in stainless steel, and stability in steel and brass.
- Which scrap category saw the biggest price drop?
Copper scrap recorded the steepest declines, with key grades falling by up to CNY 300 per metric ton.
- Were any metals stable during the assessment?
Yes, steel and brass/bronze scrap prices remained largely unchanged.
