Chinese Scrap Metal Prices Rise on the ScrapMonster Index; Copper, Aluminum, and Brass Lead Gains – October 27, 2025
Scrap Prices | 2025-10-28 20:17:07
The Brass/Bronze Scrap prices in China recorded increase.
By Anil Mathews
BEIJING (Scrap Monster): The Chinese scrap metal prices edged higher on the ScrapMonster Price Index as of Monday, October 27, 2025. Stainless Steel and Steel scrap prices held steady. Copper, Aluminum and Brass/Bronze scrap prices recorded increase over the previous day.
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 100 per MT over the previous day.
Copper Transformer and Cu Yokes scrap prices witnessed a jump of CNY 50 per MT each.
Cu/Al Radiator prices went higher by CNY 100 per MT.
Harness Wire 35% Recovery prices edged higher by CNY 50 per MT as of Monday, October 27, 2025.
Heater Cores prices were up by CNY 250 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 100 per MT in prices over the previous day.
Aluminum Ingots prices also increased by CNY 100 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 100 per MT on the Index.
Old Cast and Old Sheet prices were up by CNY 100 per MT as of October 27, 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 October 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 went higher by CNY 50 per MT each when compared with the prior day’s price.
310 SS Solid scrap prices were up by CNY 100 per MT as of Monday, October 27, 2025.
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 October 27, 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
- What trend was observed in Chinese scrap metal prices on October 27, 2025?
Scrap metal prices in China moved upward on the ScrapMonster Price Index, with Copper, Aluminum, and Brass/Bronze categories showing notable gains, while Steel and Stainless Steel prices largely held steady.
- Which metal category showed the strongest price increase on October 27, 2025?
Copper scrap led the rally, with #1 Bare Bright and #1 & #2 Copper Wire and Tubing each rising by CNY 700 per metric ton, signaling strong industrial demand and tighter supply.
- How did Aluminum and Brass/Bronze scrap prices perform on October 27, 2025?
Aluminum scrap, including 6063 Extrusions and Ingots, rose by CNY 100 per MT, while Brass/Bronze scrap such as Red and Yellow Brass increased by up to CNY 150 per MT, reflecting positive market momentum across non-ferrous metals.
