Chinese Scrap Metal Prices Edged Higher on the Index- November 13, 2025
Scrap Prices | 2025-11-14 11:09:26
The price of 304 SS Turning recorded no variation on a daily basis.
By Anil Mathews
BEIJING (Scrap Monster): The Chinese scrap metal prices inched up on the ScrapMonster Price Index as of Friday, November 13, 2025. Copper, Aluminum and Brass/Bronze scrap prices recorded increase over the previous day. In the mean time, 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 700 per MT over the previous day.
The price of #2 Copper Wire and Tubing also edged higher by CNY 700 per MT.
#1 Insulated Copper Wire 85% Recovery prices were up by CNY 350 per MT. The price of #2 Insulated Copper Wire 50% Recovery recorded a jump of CNY 150 per MT over the previous day.
Copper Transformer and Cu Yokes scrap prices saw a positive variation of CNY 50 per MT each.
Cu/Al Radiator prices went higher by CNY 150 per MT.
Harness Wire 35% Recovery prices edged higher by CNY 50 per MT as of Friday, November 13, 2025.
Heater Cores prices were up by CNY 300 per MT.
Also, Scrap Electric Motors and Sealed Units prices recorded increase of CNY 50 per MT each.
Aluminum Scrap Prices
6063 Extrusions witnessed a jump of CNY 150 per MT in prices over the previous day.
Aluminum Ingots prices also increased by CNY 150 per MT.
The prices of Aluminum Radiators and Aluminum Transformers were up by CNY 50 per MT each.
E.C Aluminum Wire prices inched higher by CNY 150 per MT on the Index.
Old Cast and Old Sheet prices were up by CNY 150 per MT as of November 13, 2025.
UBC and Zorba 90% INF prices saw an increase of CNY 50 per MT each from the previous day’s price.
Steel Scrap Prices
#1 HMS prices held steady as of November 13, 2025.
Cast Iron Scrap reported no change in prices.
Stainless Steel Scrap Prices
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.
309 SS and 316 SS prices remained stable when compared with the prior day’s price.
310 SS Solid scrap prices were unchanged as of Friday, November 13, 2025.
Also, Shred SS prices were flat over the day.
Brass/Bronze Scrap Prices
The Brass/Bronze Scrap prices in China recorded increase.
Brass Radiator scrap prices were up by CNY 100 per MT on November 13, 2025.
Red Brass and Yellow Brass prices also went higher by CNY 150 per MT each on the Index.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Which scrap metal categories increased in price in China on November 13, 2025?
Copper, Aluminum, and Brass/Bronze scrap categories recorded price increases across multiple grades.
- How much did Copper scrap prices rise?
Major Copper grades such as #1 Copper Bare Bright and #1 Copper Wire & Tubing increased by CNY 700 per MT, with other insulation and mixed grades also posting smaller gains.
- What does the price trend suggest about the Chinese scrap market?
The upward movement in non-ferrous metals suggests strengthening demand and positive market sentiment, while stability in Steel and Stainless categories indicates balanced supply conditions.
