Chinese Scrap Prices Advance Across Multiple Grades on the Index– September 9, 2026
Daily Scrap Metal Price Report | 2026-09-10 06:47:33
Copper, aluminum, and brass/bronze scrap prices jumped compared to the previous day, while stainless steel and steel scrap prices remained steady on the Index.
By Anil Mathews
BEIJING (Scrap Monster): The Chinese scrap metal prices recorded notable gains on the ScrapMonster Price Index as of Wednesday, September 9, 2026.
Copper: Broad-based surge
Aluminum: Consistent upward movement
Brass/Bronze: Widespread increase
Stainless Steel: Reported no variation
Steel: Stable/unchanged
Copper, aluminum, and brass/bronze scrap prices jumped compared to the previous day, while stainless steel and steel scrap prices remained steady on the Index.
Copper Scrap Prices
Copper scrap prices saw broad-based gains on the Index.
#1 Copper Bare Bright and #1 Copper Wire and Tubing both surged by CNY 450 per MT compared to the previous day. Also, #2 Copper Wire and Tubing rose by CNY 450 per MT.
#1 Insulated Copper Wire with 85% recovery climbed CNY 200 per MT, and #2 Insulated Copper Wire (50% recovery) recorded an increase of CNY 100 per MT.
Copper Transformer scrap prices were flat over the previous day’s prices.
Cu Yokes and Harness Wire (35% recovery) prices reported a jump of CNY 50 per MT each on the Index.
Cu/Al Radiator scrap increased by CNY 100 per MT, while Heater Cores were up by CNY 200 per MT.
Scrap Electric Motors and Sealed Units recorded no change on the Index.
Aluminum Scrap Prices
6063 Extrusions and Aluminum Ingots witnessed a jump of CNY 100 per MT in prices over the previous day.
The prices of Aluminum Radiators and Aluminum Transformers were up by CNY 50 per MT each on the Index.
E.C Aluminum Wire, Old Cast, and Old Sheet prices saw a jump of CNY 100 per MT on the Index.
UBC and Zorba 90% INF prices increased by CNY 50 per MT each from the previous day’s price.
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 : Witnessed no change over the previous day
309 SS, 316 SS Solid, 310 SS: Recorded no variation
Brass/Bronze Scrap Prices
The Brass/Bronze Scrap prices in China recorded a slight jump on the Index.
Brass Radiator: Increased by CNY 50 per MT
Red Brass, Yellow Brass: Edged higher by CNY 100 per MT
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How did Chinese scrap metal prices perform on September 9, 2026?
Chinese scrap metal prices showed a generally firm trend on the ScrapMonster Price Index. Copper recorded broad-based gains, while aluminum and brass/bronze also moved higher. In contrast, steel and stainless steel scrap prices remained unchanged from the previous day.
- Which copper scrap grades recorded the biggest increase?
#1 Copper Bare Bright, #1 Copper Wire and Tubing, and #2 Copper Wire and Tubing recorded the largest increases, with each gaining CNY 450 per MT. Other copper products, including insulated wire, radiators and heater cores, also registered smaller increases.
- Did steel and stainless steel scrap prices change?
No. #1 HMS and Cast Iron scrap prices were unchanged, and the listed stainless steel grades, including 304 SS Solid, 304 SS Turning, 309 SS, 316 SS Solid and 310 SS, also showed no daily variation on the Index.
