October 3, 2025: Chinese Scrap Metal Prices Reported No Change on the Index
Scrap Prices | 2025-10-06 23:18:43
Copper Transformer scrap prices saw no variation in prices over the previous day.
By Anil Mathews
BEIJING (Scrap Monster): The Chinese scrap metal prices remained unchanged on the ScrapMonster Price Index as of Friday, October 3, 2025. Steel, Brass and Bronze scrap prices held steady. Copper and Aluminum scrap prices also remained unchanged over the previous day. Also, Stainless Steel scrap prices were flat on the Index.
Copper Scrap Prices
The #1 Copper Bare Bright and #1 Copper Wire and Tubing witnessed no price change over the previous day.
The price of #2 Copper Wire and Tubing also remained flat.
#1 Insulated Copper Wire 85% Recovery prices were unchanged. The price of #2 Insulated Copper Wire 50% Recovery recorded no change over the previous day.
Copper Transformer scrap prices saw no variation in prices over the previous day. No price-change was witnessed in Cu Yokes.
Cu/Al Radiator prices remained unchanged.
Harness Wire 35% Recovery prices held steady as of Friday, October 3, 2025.
Also, Heater Cores, Scrap Electric Motors and Sealed Units prices remained unchanged.
Aluminum Scrap Prices
6063 Extrusions witnessed no change 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 remained unmoved on the Index.
Old Cast prices too were flat as of October 3, 2025.
The prices of Old Sheets and UBC held steady on the Index.
Zorba 90% INF prices saw no change from the previous day’s price.
Steel Scrap Prices
#1 HMS prices held steady as of October 3, 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 too remained flat over the previous day.
The price of 304 SS Turning recorded saw no change.
309 SS and 316 SS prices held steady when compared with the prior day’s price.
310 SS Solid scrap prices were flat as of Friday, October 3, 2025.
Shred SS prices too saw no variation in prices over the day.
Brass/Bronze Scrap Prices
The Brass/Bronze Scrap prices in China remained unchanged.
Brass Radiator scrap prices held steady on October 3, 2025.
Red Brass and Yellow Brass prices also were flat on the Index.
POLL
What does the unchanged trend across all scrap categories indicate about the Chinese scrap metal market?
Frequently Asked Questions
- How did Copper scrap prices perform on October 3, 2025?
- The ScrapMonster Price Index showed no change across all major scrap metal categories, indicating a stable market with balanced supply and demand.
- Were there any changes in Aluminum scrap prices on October 3, 2025?
- No. All major Aluminum grades—including 6063 Extrusions, Aluminum Ingots, E.C. Aluminum Wire, Old Cast, and UBC—remained unchanged, reflecting steady market conditions.
- What was the trend in Steel scrap prices on October 3, 2025?
- Steel scrap prices were flat, with both #1 HMS and Cast Iron Scrap maintaining the same levels as the prior day, indicating a stable ferrous scrap market.
