Which copper items posted the largest gains on December 10, 2025?

#1 Copper Bare Bright, #1 Copper Wire & Tubing, and #2 Copper Wire & Tubing each increased by CNY 800 per MT.

Which metal category showed the weakest performance on Dec, 10, 2025?

Stainless steel, with declines across all tracked grades.

Yes. All reported brass/bronze categories rose.

Scrap Prices | 2025-12-11 11:11:15

310 SS prices witnessed a steep decline of CNY 150 per MT.

Summary

Copper and Brass/Bronze Rise: Copper scrap prices surged across all major grades, with #1 Bare Bright and Wire up CNY 800/MT. Brass and bronze scrap also posted notable gains.
Aluminum Prices Climb: Aluminum scrap, including 6063 extrusions, ingots, and E.C. Wire, recorded increases of CNY 50–100/MT, reflecting a steady upward trend.
Stainless Steel Weak, Steel Stable: Most stainless steel grades fell, with 310 SS dropping CNY 150/MT, while steel scrap prices, including HMS and cast iron, remained stable.

BEIJING (Scrap Monster): The Chinese scrap metal prices posted mixed trend on the ScrapMonster Price Index as of Wednesday, December 10, 2025.

The #1 Copper Bare Bright and #1 Copper Wire and Tubing witnessed a jump in prices of CNY 800 per MT each over the previous day.

The price of #2 Copper Wire and Tubing also edged higher by CNY 800 per MT.

#1 Insulated Copper Wire 85% Recovery prices were up by CNY 400 per MT.

The price of #2 Insulated Copper Wire 50% Recovery recorded an increase of CNY 200 per MT over the previous day.

Copper Transformer and Cu Yokes scrap prices were up by CNY 50 per MT each on the Index.

Cu/Al Radiator and Harness Wire 35% Recovery prices edged higher by CNY 200 per MT and CNY 50 per MT respectively as of Wednesday, December 10, 2025.

Heater Cores prices were up by CNY 300 per MT.

Also, Scrap Electric Motors and Sealed Units prices increased by CNY 50 per MT eachon the Index.

6063 Extrusions witnessed a jump of CNY 100 per MT in prices over the previous day.

Aluminum Ingots prices also increased by CNY 100 per MT.

The prices of Aluminum Radiators and Aluminum Transformers were up by CNY 50 per MT on the Index.

E.C Aluminum Wire prices edged higher by CNY 100 per MT on the Index.

Old Cast and Old Sheet prices were also up by CNY 100 per MT as of December 10, 2025.

UBC and Zorba 90% INF prices recorded increase by CNY 50 per MT each from the previous day’s price.

#1 HMS prices held steady as of December 10, 2025.

Cast Iron Scrap reported no change in prices.

310 SS prices witnessed a steep decline of CNY 150 per MT.

Also, 316 SS Solid and Shred SS scrap prices were down by CNY 100 per MT and CNY 50 per MT respectively as of Wednesday, December 10, 2025.

The Brass/Bronze Scrap prices in China recorded increase as of December 10, 2025.

Higher downstream demand from cable and electrical manufacturers

Increased domestic steel output

Declining export orders for finished copper products

Which copper items posted the largest gains on December 10, 2025?
#1 Copper Bare Bright, #1 Copper Wire & Tubing, and #2 Copper Wire & Tubing each increased by CNY 800 per MT.
Which metal category showed the weakest performance on Dec, 10, 2025?
Stainless steel, with declines across all tracked grades.
Did brass/bronze scrap prices increase on Dec 10, 2025?
Yes. All reported brass/bronze categories rose.