Chinese Scrap Metal Prices Show Mixed Trend Across Key Grades on the Index- August 27, 2026
Daily Scrap Metal Price Report | 2026-08-28 06:32:31
Copper scrap slipped slightly, aluminum scrap posted a modest jump across categories, brass/bronze and stainless steel dipped, and steel scrap remained stable without any change.
By Anil Mathews
BEIJING (Scrap Monster): Chinese scrap metal prices posted a mixed trend on the ScrapMonster Price Index as of Thursday, August 27, 2026. Copper scrap slipped slightly, aluminum scrap posted a modest jump across categories, brass/bronze and stainless steel dipped, and steel scrap remained stable without any change.
- Copper scrap slipped, with select grades, including Bare Bright and Wire and Tubing, registering declines.
Aluminum scrap was the standout, posting gains in select categories tracked on the index.
Brass/bronze scrap eased, led by lower Red Brass and Yellow Brass prices.
Stainless steel scrap mostly held steady, with 310 SS witnessing a slight decline.
Steel scrap (#1 HMS and Cast Iron Scrap) reported no price change.
Copper Scrap Prices
Copper scrap prices on the ScrapMonster China Copper Scrap Price Index recorded a slight decline across select grades.
#1 Copper Bare Bright, #2 Copper Wire and Tubing, and #1 Copper Wire and Tubing: down by CNY 300 per MT.
#1 Insulated Copper Wire (85% Recovery): dipped by CNY 150 per MT.
#2 Insulated Copper Wire (50% Recovery) and Cu/Al Radiators: dropped by CNY 50 per MT.
Heater Cores: declined by CNY 100 per MT.
Copper Transformer Scrap, Cu Yokes, Harness Wire (35% Recovery), Scrap Electric Motors, and Sealed Units: recorded no fluctuation.
Aluminum Scrap Prices
Aluminum scrap prices on the ScrapMonster China Aluminum Scrap Price Index moved higher across various categories.
6063 Aluminum Extrusions and Aluminum Ingots: increased by CNY 50 per metric ton each.
Aluminum Radiators and Aluminum Transformers: held steady on the Index.
E.C. Aluminum Wire, Old Cast, and Old Sheet: recorded a rise of CNY 50 per metric ton.
Used Beverage Cans (UBC) and Zorba 90% INF: posted no change from the previous day’s prices.
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, 309 SS, 316 SS Solid: Recorded no variation from the previous day’s prices
310 SS: Saw a decline of CNY 50 per MT
Brass/Bronze Scrap Prices
Brass/bronze scrap prices in China recorded a decline on the ScrapMonster China Brass/Bronze Price Index.
Brass Radiator: held steady.
Red Brass and Yellow Brass: witnessed a decline of CNY 50 per MT each.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What was the overall trend in Chinese scrap metal prices on August 27, 2026?
Chinese scrap metal prices showed a mixed movement. Copper prices declined across several grades, while aluminum posted gains in multiple categories. Brass/bronze prices weakened, stainless steel was mostly stable with a small decline in 310 SS, and steel scrap prices remained unchanged.
- Which copper scrap grades experienced price declines?
Several copper scrap grades recorded declines. #1 Copper Bare Bright, #2 Copper Wire and Tubing, and #1 Copper Wire and Tubing each fell by CNY 300 per metric ton. #1 Insulated Copper Wire declined by CNY 150 per ton, while other grades such as #2 Insulated Copper Wire, Cu/Al Radiators and Heater Cores also posted smaller decreases.
- How did steel and stainless steel scrap prices perform?
The steel scrap market remained stable, with #1 HMS and Cast Iron Scrap showing no price change. Stainless steel was also largely steady, with 201 SS, 304 SS Solid, 304 SS Turning, Shred SS, 309 SS and 316 SS Solid unchanged. Only 310 SS recorded a decline, falling by CNY 50 per metric ton.
