Chinese Scrap Metal Prices Largely Climb on the Index – December 29, 2025
Scrap Prices | 2025-12-30 04:41:48
Shred SS prices reported an increase of CNY 100 per MT on the Index.
By Anil Mathews
BEIJING (Scrap Monster): The Chinese scrap metal prices recorded robust upward momentum on the ScrapMonster Price Index as of Monday, December 29, 2025.
- Copper: Modest gains
- Aluminum: Uniform upward momentum
- Brass/Bronze: Held steady
- Stainless Steel: Widespread increase
- Steel: Flat trend
Copper, Aluminum and Stainless Steel scrap prices recorded increase over the previous day. In contrast, Brass/Bronze 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 100 per MT over the previous day.
The price of #2 Copper Wire and Tubing also edged higher by CNY 100 per MT.
#1 Insulated Copper Wire 85% Recovery prices were up by CNY 50 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 held steady on the Index.
Cu/Al Radiator prices were flat upon comparison with the prior day.
Harness Wire 35% Recovery prices were stable as of Monday, December 29, 2025.
Heater Cores prices were unchanged on the Index.
Also, Scrap Electric Motors and Sealed Units prices witnessed no change on the Index.
Aluminum Scrap Prices
6063 Extrusions witnessed a jump of CNY 200 per MT in prices over the previous day.
Aluminum Ingots prices also increased by CNY 200 per MT.
The prices of Aluminum Radiators and Aluminum Transformers were up by CNY 100 per MT each on the Index.
E.C Aluminum Wire prices inched higher by CNY 200 per MT on the Index.
Old Cast and Old Sheet prices were up by CNY 200 per MT as of December 29, 2025.
UBC and Zorba 90% INF prices increased by CNY 100 per MT each from the previous day’s price.
Steel Scrap Prices
#1 HMS prices held steady as of December 29, 2025.
Cast Iron Scrap reported no change in prices.
Stainless Steel Scrap Prices
- 201 SS: Increased by CNY 50 per MT
- 304 SS Solid: Up by CNY 100 per MT
- 304 SS Turning: Jumped by CNY 100 per MT
- 309 SS: Edged higher by CNY 150 per MT
310 SS prices recorded a jump of CNY 200 per MT as of Monday, December 29, 2025.
316 SS Solid prices were up by CNY 150 per MT over the previous day’s prices.
Shred SS prices reported an increase of CNY 100 per MT on the Index.
Brass/Bronze Scrap Prices
The Brass/Bronze Scrap prices in China recorded no variation as of December 29, 2025.
- Brass Radiator: Recorded no change
- Red Brass: Held steady
- Yellow Brass: Flat trend
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Which scrap segments drove the overall price increase in China on Dec 29, 2025?
Copper, aluminum, and stainless steel scrap were the primary drivers, each posting gains across multiple grades.
- How strong were copper scrap price movements?
Copper prices saw modest gains, with key grades such as #1 Copper Bare Bright and #1 Copper Wire and Tubing rising by CNY 100 per MT.
- What was the trend in aluminum scrap prices?
Aluminum scrap prices showed uniform upward momentum, with increases ranging from CNY 100 to CNY 200 per MT across several categories.
