October 10, 2025: Chinese Scrap Metal Prices Dropped on the Index
Scrap Prices | 2025-10-13 23:29:58
304 SS Solid and 304 SS Turning prices were unmoved on the Index.
By Anil Mathews
BEIJING (Scrap Monster): As of Friday, October 10, 2025, Chinese Copper scrap prices recorded modest decline on the ScrapMonster Price Index. Aluminum, Brass/Bronze and Stainless Steel scrap prices also dropped when compared with the previous day. In the meantime, Steel scrap prices held steady on the Index.
Copper Scrap Prices
#1 Copper Bare Bright prices were down by CNY 800 per MT over the previous day. The price of #1 Copper Wire and Tubing and #2 Copper Wire and Tubing also declined by CNY 800 per MT each.
#1 Insulated Copper Wire 85% Recovery prices were down by CNY 400 per MT upon comparison with the previous day’s price. The price of #2 Insulated Copper Wire 50% Recovery dropped by CNY 100 per MT over the previous day.
Copper Transformer scrap prices were flat on the Index.
Cu Yokes scrap prices held steady over the previous day’s prices.
Cu/Al Radiator prices dipped by CNY 100 per MT on the Index.
Harness Wire 35% Recovery prices were down by CNY 50 per MT over the previous day’s prices.
Heater Cores prices dropped by CNY 300 per MT as of Friday, October 10, 2025.
Scrap Electric Motors and Sealed Units prices recorded no change over the previous day’s prices.
Aluminum Scrap Prices
6063 Extrusions prices were down by CNY 100 per MT over the previous day.
Aluminum Ingots also dropped by CNY 100 per MT on a daily basis.
The prices of Aluminum Radiators and Aluminum Transformers witnessed declines by CNY 50 per MT each on the Index.
E.C Aluminum Wire prices dropped by CNY 100 per MT on the Index.
Old Cast and Old Sheet prices also edged lower by CNY 100 per MT each as of October 10, 2025.
The prices of UBC and Zorba 90% INF were down by CNY 50 per MT each from the previous day’s price.
Steel Scrap Prices
#1 HMS prices held steady as of October 10, 2025.
Cast Iron Scrap also reported no change in prices.
Stainless Steel Scrap Prices
201 SS prices were flat on the Index.
304 SS Solid and 304 SS Turning prices were unmoved on the Index.
309 SS and 316 SS Solid prices witnessed a decline of CNY 50 per MT each when compared with the prior day.
310 SS scrap prices also were down by CNY 50 per MT as of October 10, 2025.
Shred SS prices recorded no change over the previous day’s price.
Brass/Bronze Scrap Prices
The Brass/Bronze Scrap prices in China recorded slight decline on the Index.
Brass Radiator scrap prices reported decline by CNY 50 per MT as of October 10, 2025.
Red Brass and Yellow Brass prices edged lower by CNY 100 per MT each on the Index.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How did Copper scrap prices in China change on October 10, 2025?
- Copper scrap prices recorded modest declines. #1 Copper Bare Bright, #1 and #2 Copper Wire & Tubing fell by CNY 800/MT each. #1 Insulated Copper Wire 85% Recovery dropped CNY 400/MT, #2 Insulated Copper Wire 50% Recovery fell CNY 100/MT, Cu/Al Radiators decreased CNY 100/MT, and Harness Wire 35% Recovery declined CNY 50/MT. Copper Transformer scrap, Cu Yokes, Scrap Electric Motors, and Sealed Units remained flat.
- What was the trend for Brass/Bronze scrap prices on October 10, 2025?
- Brass/Bronze scrap prices in China declined slightly. Brass Radiator scrap fell CNY 50/MT, and Red Brass and Yellow Brass decreased CNY 100/MT each.
- Which scrap category remained the most stable on October 10, 2025?
- Steel scrap was the most stable category, with no price changes recorded on the ScrapMonster Price Index.
