Chinese Scrap Metal Prices Climb on the Index– December 19, 2025
Scrap Prices | 2025-12-22 04:00:31
Shred SS prices reported a jump of CNY 200 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 19, 2025.
- Copper: Notable gains
- Aluminum: Uniform upward momentum
- Brass/Bronze: Overall increase
- Stainless Steel: Across the board jump
- Steel: Flat trend
Copper, Aluminum, Stainless Steel and Brass/Bronze scrap prices recorded increase over the previous day. In contrast, 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 550 per MT over the previous day.
The price of #2 Copper Wire and Tubing also edged higher by CNY 550 per MT.
#1 Insulated Copper Wire 85% Recovery prices were up by CNY 250 per MT. The price of #2 Insulated Copper Wire 50% Recovery recorded a jump of CNY 100 per MT over the previous day.
Copper Transformer scrap prices were flat over the day.
Cu Yokes scrap prices edged higher by CNY 50 per MT each on the Index.
Cu/Al Radiator prices went higher by CNY 100 per MT.
Harness Wire 35% Recovery prices increased by CNY 50 per MT as of Friday, December 19, 2025.
Heater Cores prices were up by CNY 200 per MT.
In the meantime, Scrap Electric Motors and Sealed Units prices were flat on the Index.
Aluminum Scrap Prices
6063 Extrusions witnessed a jump of CNY 250 per MT in prices over the previous day.
Aluminum Ingots prices also increased by CNY 250 per MT.
The prices of Aluminum Radiators and Aluminum Transformers were up by CNY 150 per MT on the Index.
E.C Aluminum Wire prices inched higher by CNY 250 per MT on the Index.
Old Cast and Old Sheet prices were up by CNY 250 per MT as of December 19, 2025.
UBC and Zorba 90% INF prices edged higher by CNY 150 per MT each from the previous day’s price.
Steel Scrap Prices
#1 HMS prices held steady as of December 19, 2025.
Cast Iron Scrap reported no change in prices.
Stainless Steel Scrap Prices
- 201 SS: Edged higher by CNY 150 per MT
- 304 SS Solid: Up by CNY 200 per MT
- 304 SS Turning: Recorded a jump of CNY 200 per MT
- 309 SS: Increased by CNY 300 per MT
310 SS prices edged higher by CNY 350 per MT as of Friday, December 19, 2025.
316 SS Solid prices were up by CNY 300 per MT.
Shred SS prices reported a jump of CNY 200 per MT on the Index.
Brass/Bronze Scrap Prices
The Brass/Bronze Scrap prices in China recorded an increase as of December 19, 2025.
- Brass Radiator: Increased by CNY 50 per MT
- Red Brass: Edged higher by CNY 100 per MT
- Yellow Brass: Climbed by CNY 100 per MT
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Which Chinese scrap metals saw the strongest price increases on December 19, 2025?
Copper, aluminum, stainless steel, and brass/bronze saw notable gains, with copper Wire & Tubing and stainless steel 310 SS posting the highest rises.
- How much did stainless steel prices increase?
Select stainless steel grades rose between CNY 150 and CNY 350 per MT, with 310 SS seeing the largest increase.
- What was the trend in brass and bronze scrap prices?
Brass and bronze scrap prices increased moderately, with Red Brass and Yellow Brass up CNY 100 per MT.
