Chinese Scrap Metal Prices Hold Steady; Copper and Stainless Steel Scrap Drop Slightly – November 5, 2025
Scrap Prices | 2025-11-06 10:54:38
309 SS and 316 SS Solid prices decreased by CNY 50 per MT each when compared with the prior day.
By Anil Mathews
BEIJING (Scrap Monster): The Chinese aluminum scrap prices witnessed no change on ScrapMonster Price Index as of Wednesday, November 5, 2025. Copper and Stainless Steel scrap prices were down from the previous day. Meanwhile, Brass, Bronze and Steel scrap prices held steady.
Copper Scrap Prices
The #1 Copper Bare Bright prices were down by CNY 50 per MT.
#1 Copper Wire and Tubing price saw a dip of CNY 50 per MT.
The price of #2 Copper Wire and Tubing also declined by CNY 50 per MT.
#1 Insulated Copper Wire 85% Recovery prices were flat over the previous day’s price. The price of #2 Insulated Copper Wire 50% Recovery witnessed no change when compared with the day before.
Copper Transformer and Cu Yokes scrap prices were unchanged.
Cu/Al Radiators saw no change in prices.
Harness Wire 35% Recovery prices held steady over the previous day.
Heater Cores prices were flat as of Wednesday, November 5, 2025.
Also, Scrap Electric Motors and Sealed Units prices witnessed no change on the Index.
Aluminum Scrap Prices
6063 Extrusions recorded no variation in prices over the previous day.
Aluminum Ingots also remained unchanged.
The prices of Aluminum Radiators and Aluminum Transformers saw no variation.
E.C Aluminum Wire prices were unmoved on the Index.
Old Cast prices were flat on November 5, 2025.
The prices of Old Sheets and UBC held steady on the Index.
Zorba 90% INF prices saw no change from the previous day.
Steel Scrap Prices
#1 HMS prices held steady on November 5, 2025.
Cast Iron Scrap also reported no change in prices.
Stainless Steel Scrap Prices
201 SS prices held steady on the Index.
304 SS Solid and 304 SS Turning prices also were flat on the Index.
309 SS and 316 SS Solid prices decreased by CNY 50 per MT each when compared with the prior day.
310 SS scrap prices were down by CNY 100 per MT as of November 5, 2025.
Shred SS prices were stable over the previous day.
Brass/Bronze Scrap Prices
The Brass/Bronze Scrap prices in China recorded no change from the previous day.
Brass Radiator scrap prices were unchanged as of Wednesday, November 5, 2025.
Red Brass and Yellow Brass prices too were flat on Index.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Which metals experienced a price drop on November 5, 2025?
Copper and Stainless Steel saw slight declines — Copper grades fell by CNY 50 per MT, and Stainless Steel grades like 309 SS, 310 SS, and 316 SS dropped by up to CNY 100 per MT.
- Were there any movements in Aluminum scrap prices on November 5, 2025?
No, Aluminum scrap prices—including 6063 Extrusions, Aluminum Ingots, Radiators, Transformers, and E.C. Aluminum Wire—remained unchanged on the ScrapMonster Price Index.
- What was the trend in Stainless Steel scrap prices on November 5, 2025?
Most Stainless Steel grades held steady, though 309 SS and 316 SS Solid dropped by CNY 50 per MT, and 310 SS fell by CNY 100 per MT, indicating minor downward pressure in the category.
