October 9, 2025: Chinese Scrap Metal Prices Soared on the Index
Scrap Prices | 2025-10-10 05:10:59
The price of 304 SS Turning recorded a jump of CNY 100 per MT.
By Anil Mathews
BEIJING (Scrap Monster): The Chinese scrap metal prices inched up on the ScrapMonster Price Index as of Thursday, October 9, 2025. Steel scrap prices held steady. Copper, Aluminum and Brass/Bronze scrap prices recorded increase over the previous day. Also, Stainless Steel scrap prices were up on the Index.
Copper Scrap Prices
The #1 Copper Bare Bright and #1 Copper Wire and Tubing witnessed a jump in prices of CNY 3,350 per MT over the previous day.
The price of #2 Copper Wire and Tubing also edged higher by CNY 3,350 per MT.
#1 Insulated Copper Wire 85% Recovery prices were up by CNY 1,550 per MT. The price of #2 Insulated Copper Wire 50% Recovery recorded a jump of CNY 600 per MT over the previous day.
Copper Transformer and CU Yokes scrap prices saw a positive variation of CNY 150 per MT each.
Cu/Al Radiator prices went higher by CNY 600 per MT.
Harness Wire 35% Recovery prices edged higher by CNY 150 per MT as of Thursday, October 9, 2025.
Also, Heater Cores, Scrap Electric Motors and Sealed Units prices recorded increase.
Aluminum Scrap Prices
6063 Extrusions witnessed a jump of CNY 400 per MT in prices over the previous day.
Aluminum Ingots prices also increased by CNY 400 per MT.
The prices of Aluminum Radiators and Aluminum Transformers were up by CNY 200 per MT each.
E.C Aluminum Wire prices inched higher by CNY 400 per MT on the Index.
Old Cast and Old Sheet prices were up by CNY 400 per MT as of October 9, 2025.
UBC and Zorba 90% INF prices saw an increase of CNY 200 per MT each from the previous day’s price.
Steel Scrap Prices
#1 HMS prices held steady as of October 9, 2025.
Cast Iron Scrap reported no change in prices.
Stainless Steel Scrap Prices
201 SS prices were up by CNY 50 per MT on the Index.
304 SS Solid prices also edged higher by CNY 100 per MT over the previous day.
The price of 304 SS Turning recorded a jump of CNY 100 per MT.
309 SS and 316 SS prices went higher by CNY 150 per MT each when compared with the prior day’s price.
310 SS Solid scrap prices were up by CNY 200 per MT as of Thursday, October 9, 2025.
Shred SS prices increased by CNY 100 per MT over the day.
Brass/Bronze Scrap Prices
The Brass/Bronze Scrap prices in China recorded increase.
Brass Radiator scrap prices were up by CNY 300 per MT on October 9, 2025.
Red Brass and Yellow Brass prices also went higher by CNY 400 per MT each on the Index.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What trend did the Chinese scrap metal market show on October 9, 2025?
- The market recorded an overall upward trend, with copper, aluminum, stainless steel, and brass/bronze scrap prices rising, while steel scrap prices held steady.
- Which metal category posted the strongest gains?
- Copper scrap led the increase, with #1 Copper Bare Bright and #1 Copper Wire and Tubing up by CNY 3,350 per MT, signaling strong buying activity.
- What was the movement in brass and steel scrap categories on October 9, 2025?
- Brass scrap prices rose across major grades, while steel scrap (including #1 HMS and Cast Iron) remained unchanged on the Index.
