Chinese Stainless Steel Scrap Prices Posted Decline on the Index- July 6, 2026
Daily Scrap Metal Price Report | 2026-07-07 14:34:34
Copper and Aluminum scrap prices also remained unchanged over the previous day. In contrast, Stainless Steel scrap prices recorded a decline on the Index.
By Anil Mathews
BEIJING (Scrap Monster): The Chinese scrap metal prices mostly remained unchanged on the ScrapMonster Price Index as of Monday, July 6, 2026. Steel, Brass and Bronze scrap prices held steady. Copper and Aluminum scrap prices also remained unchanged over the previous day. In contrast, Stainless Steel scrap prices recorded a decline on the Index.
Copper Scrap Prices
The #1 Copper Bare Bright and #1 Copper Wire and Tubing witnessed no price change over the previous day.
The price of #2 Copper Wire and Tubing also remained flat.
#1 Insulated Copper Wire 85% Recovery prices were unchanged. The price of #2 Insulated Copper Wire 50% Recovery recorded no change over the previous day.
Copper Transformer scrap prices saw no variation in prices over the previous day. No price-change was witnessed in Cu Yokes.
Cu/Al Radiator prices remained unchanged.
Harness Wire 35% Recovery prices held steady as of Monday, July 6, 2026.
Also, Heater Cores, Scrap Electric Motors and Sealed Units prices remained unchanged.
Aluminum Scrap Prices
6063 Extrusions witnessed no change in prices over the previous day.
Aluminum Ingots also remained unchanged.
The prices of Aluminum Radiators and Aluminum Transformers saw no variation.
E.C Aluminum Wire prices remained unmoved on the Index.
Old Cast prices too were flat as of July 6, 2026.
The prices of Old Sheet and UBC held steady on the Index.
Zorba 90% INF prices saw no change from the previous day’s price.
Steel Scrap Prices
#1 HMS prices held steady as of July 6, 2026.
Cast Iron Scrap reported no change in prices.
Stainless Steel Scrap Prices
201 SS, 304 SS Solid, and 304 SS Turning prices recorded no change.
309 SS and 316 SS Solid prices were down by CNY 50 per MT when compared with the prior day’s price.
310 SS scrap prices also declined by CNY 100 per MT as of Monday, July 6, 2026.
Shred SS prices saw no variation in prices over the day.
Brass/Bronze Scrap Prices
The Brass/Bronze Scrap prices in China remained unchanged.
Brass Radiator scrap prices held steady as of July 6, 2026.
Red Brass and Yellow Brass prices were also flat on the Index.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How did Chinese scrap metal prices perform on July 6, 2026?
Most scrap metal prices remained unchanged, with declines limited to select stainless steel grades.
- Which stainless steel scrap grades declined?
309 SS and 316 SS Solid fell by CNY 50 per MT, while 310 SS scrap dropped by CNY 100 per MT.
- Were copper and aluminum scrap prices affected?
No. All major copper and aluminum scrap grades remained unchanged from the previous day.
