Chinese Scrap Metal Market Sees Broad Price Gains on the Index– December 12, 2025
Scrap Prices | 2025-12-15 04:10:17
The prices of Aluminum Radiators and Aluminum Transformers were up by CNY 100 per MT on the Index.
By Anil Mathews
BEIJING (Scrap Monster): The Chinese scrap metal prices recorded strong upward trend on the ScrapMonster Price Index as of Friday, December 12, 2025.
- Copper: Notable gains
- Aluminum: Uniform upward momentum
- Brass/Bronze: Overall increase
- Stainless Steel: Stable Market
- Steel: Flat trend
Copper, Aluminum and Brass/Bronze scrap prices recorded increase over the previous day. In contrast, Stainless Steel and Steel scrap prices held steady on the Index.
Copper Scrap Prices
The #1 Copper Bare Bright and #1 Copper Wire and Tubing witnessed a jump in prices of CNY 1800 per MT over the previous day.
The price of #2 Copper Wire and Tubing also edged higher by CNY 1800 per MT.
#1 Insulated Copper Wire 85% Recovery prices were up by CNY 900 per MT. The price of #2 Insulated Copper Wire 50% Recovery recorded a jump of CNY 350 per MT over the previous day.
Copper Transformer and Cu Yokes scrap prices edged higher by CNY 100 per MT each on the Index.
Cu/Al Radiator prices went higher by CNY 350 per MT.
Harness Wire 35% Recovery prices increased by CNY 100 per MT as of Friday, December 12, 2025.
Heater Cores prices were up by CNY 750 per MT.
Also, Scrap Electric Motors and Sealed Units prices jumped higher by CNY 100 per MT on the Index.
Aluminum Scrap Prices
6063 Extrusions witnessed a jump of CNY 200 per MT in prices over the previous day.
Aluminum Ingots prices also increased by CNY 200 per MT.
The prices of Aluminum Radiators and Aluminum Transformers were up by CNY 100 per MT on the Index.
E.C Aluminum Wire prices inched higher by CNY 200 per MT on the Index.
Old Cast and Old Sheet prices were up by CNY 200 per MT as of December 12, 2025.
UBC and Zorba 90% INF prices edged higher by CNY 100 per MT each from the previous day’s price.
Steel Scrap Prices
#1 HMS prices held steady as of December 12, 2025.
Cast Iron Scrap reported no change in prices.
Stainless Steel Scrap Prices
- 201 SS: No change
- 304 SS Solid: Flat trend
- 304 SS Turning: Held steady
- 309 SS: Stable pricing
201 SS prices were unchanged on the Index.
304 SS Solid prices also held steady over the previous day.
The price of 304 SS Turning recorded no variation on a daily basis.
Also, 316 SS, 310 SS Solid and Shred SS scrap prices were unchanged as of Friday, December 12, 2025.
Brass/Bronze Scrap Prices
The Brass/Bronze Scrap prices in China recorded an increase as of December 12, 2025.
- Brass Radiator: Increased by CNY 150 per MT
- Red Brass: Edged higher by CNY 300 per MT
- Yellow Brass: Climbed by CNY 300 per MT
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Which scrap metals in China saw price increases on December 12, 2025?
Copper, aluminum, and brass/bronze scrap prices recorded notable gains, including #1 Copper Bare Bright, aluminum extrusions, and red and yellow brass.
- Which non-ferrous metals saw the largest gains on December 12, 2025?
Copper scrap, including #1 Copper Bare Bright and #1 Copper Wire and Tubing, saw the largest daily increases, rising by CNY 1,800 per MT. Aluminum extrusions and brass/bronze categories such as red and yellow brass also recorded significant gains.
- What is driving the increase in copper, aluminum, and brass/bronze prices?
Strong demand in industrial sectors, tight supply conditions, and market momentum contributed to the upward trend in non-ferrous scrap metals.
