Chinese Scrap Metal Prices Displayed Mixed Trend on the Index- November 27, 2025
Scrap Prices | 2025-11-28 10:11:25
The price of #2 Copper Wire and Tubing also edged higher by CNY 400 per MT.
By Anil Mathews
BEIJING (Scrap Monster): The Chinese scrap metal prices displayed mixed trend on the ScrapMonster Price Index as of Thursday, November 27, 2025. Copper, Aluminum and Brass/Bronze scrap prices recorded increase over the previous day. Stainless Steel scrap prices dropped, while 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 400 per MT over the previous day.
The price of #2 Copper Wire and Tubing also edged higher by CNY 400 per MT.
#1 Insulated Copper Wire 85% Recovery prices were up by CNY 200 per MT. The price of #2 Insulated Copper Wire 50% Recovery recorded no variation over the previous day.
Copper Transformer and Cu Yokes scrap prices were flat on the Index.
Cu/Al Radiator prices held steady over the day.
Harness Wire 35% Recovery prices reported no change as of Thursday, November 27, 2025.
Heater Cores prices were up by CNY 150 per MT.
Also, Scrap Electric Motors and Sealed Units prices held steady on the Index.
Aluminum Scrap Prices
6063 Extrusions witnessed a jump of CNY 50 per MT in prices over the previous day.
Aluminum Ingots prices also increased by CNY 50 per MT.
The prices of Aluminum Radiators and Aluminum Transformers were unchanged.
E.C Aluminum Wire prices inched higher by CNY 50 per MT on the Index.
Old Cast and Old Sheet prices were up by CNY 50 per MT as of November 27, 2025.
UBC and Zorba 90% INF prices saw no variation from the previous day’s price.
Steel Scrap Prices
#1 HMS prices held steady as of November 27, 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 dropped by CNY 50 per MT when compared with the prior day’s price.
310 SS Solid scrap prices were down by CNY 100 per MT as of Thursday, November 27, 2025.
Meanwhile, 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 flat as of November 27, 2025.
Red Brass and Yellow Brass prices also went higher by CNY 50 per MT each on the Index.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Which scrap metal categories recorded increases in China on November 27, 2025?
Copper, aluminum, and brass/bronze scrap prices posted increases on the ScrapMonster Price Index.
- How much did #1 Copper Bare Bright and #1 Copper Wire & Tubing increase on November 27, 2025?
Both categories witnessed a price jump of CNY 400 per MT over the previous day.
- Did aluminum scrap prices move higher on November 27, 2025?
Yes. 6063 Extrusions, Aluminum Ingots, E.C. Aluminum Wire, Old Cast, and Old Sheet increased by CNY 50 per MT.
