Which scrap category recorded the biggest gains in China on May 27, 2026?

Stainless steel scrap posted the strongest gains, especially 310 SS, which rose by CNY 300 per MT.

How did copper scrap prices perform?

Copper scrap prices weakened slightly, with #1 Copper Bare Bright and #1 Copper Wire and Tubing both falling by CNY 250 per MT.

Aluminum scrap prices declined broadly across most categories, including aluminum extrusions, ingots and old sheet aluminum.

The price of #2 Copper Wire and Tubing also edged lower by CNY 250 per MT.

Summary

Copper and aluminum scrap prices in China declined modestly, led by lower values for copper wire, aluminum extrusions and ingot grades.
Stainless steel scrap prices posted gains across nearly all major grades, with 310 SS recording the sharpest increase.
Steel scrap and brass/bronze scrap prices remained stable with no major daily fluctuations reported.

BEIJING (Scrap Monster): The Chinese scrap metal prices recorded a mixed trend on ScrapMonster Price Index as of Wednesday, May 27, 2026.

The #1 Copper Bare Bright and #1 Copper Wire and Tubing witnessed a decline in prices of CNY 250 per MT each over the previous day.

The price of #2 Copper Wire and Tubing also edged lower by CNY 250 per MT.

#1 Insulated Copper Wire 85% Recovery prices were down by CNY 100 per MT.

The price of #2 Insulated Copper Wire 50% Recovery recorded no change over the previous day.

Copper Transformer and Cu Yokes scrap prices were unchanged on the Index.

Cu/Al Radiator and Harness Wire 35% Recovery prices were flat over the prior day as of Wednesday, May 27, 2026.

Heater Cores prices recorded a decline of CNY 100 per MT upon comparison with the day before.

Scrap Electric Motors and Sealed Units prices held steady on the Index.

Prices for 6063 aluminum extrusions and aluminum ingots recorded a decline of CNY 100 per MT each from the previous day.

Also, aluminum radiator and aluminum transformer prices edged lower by CNY 50 per MT each on the Index.

E.C. aluminum wire prices saw a dip of CNY 100 per MT as of May 27, 2026.

Within the scrap segment, prices for both old cast aluminum and old sheet aluminum witnessed a decline of CNY 100 per MT each on the assessment date.

Additionally, used beverage cans (UBC) and Zorba 90% INF grades dropped by CNY 50 per MT each on the Index.

#1 HMS prices held steady as of May 27, 2026.

Cast Iron Scrap reported no change in prices.

The price of 310 SS witnessed a jump of CNY 300 per MT on a daily basis.

316 SS Solid prices edged higher by CNY 200 per MT.

Also, Shred SS scrap prices were up by CNY 100 per MT as of Wednesday, May 27, 2026.

The Brass/Bronze Scrap prices in China reported no variation as of May 27, 2026.

Stainless Steel

Copper

Aluminum

Which scrap category recorded the biggest gains in China on May 27, 2026?
Stainless steel scrap posted the strongest gains, especially 310 SS, which rose by CNY 300 per MT.
How did copper scrap prices perform?
Copper scrap prices weakened slightly, with #1 Copper Bare Bright and #1 Copper Wire and Tubing both falling by CNY 250 per MT.
What was the trend in aluminum scrap prices?
Aluminum scrap prices declined broadly across most categories, including aluminum extrusions, ingots and old sheet aluminum.