China Scrap Metal Price Update: Copper, Aluminum & Stainless Surge; Steel Holds Flat – Nov 24, 2025
Scrap Prices | 2025-11-25 11:08:49
Copper Transformer and Cu Yokes scrap prices witnessed no change on the Index.
By Anil Mathews
BEIJING (Scrap Monster): The Chinese scrap metal prices inched up on the ScrapMonster Price Index as of Monday, November 24, 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 350 per MT over the previous day.
The price of #2 Copper Wire and Tubing also edged higher by CNY 350 per MT.
#1 Insulated Copper Wire 85% Recovery prices were up by CNY 150 per MT. The price of #2 Insulated Copper Wire 50% Recovery recorded a jump of CNY 50 per MT over the previous day.
Copper Transformer and Cu Yokes scrap prices witnessed no change on the Index.
Cu/Al Radiator prices went higher by CNY 50 per MT.
Harness Wire 35% Recovery prices were flat as of Monday, November 24, 2025.
Heater Cores prices were up by CNY 100 per MT.
Scrap Electric Motors and Sealed Units prices held steady on Index.
Aluminum Scrap Prices
6063 Extrusions witnessed a jump of CNY 50 per MT in prices over the previous day.
Aluminum Ingots prices also increased by CNY 50 per MT.
The prices of Aluminum Radiators and Aluminum Transformers were unchanged on the Index.
E.C Aluminum Wire prices inched higher by CNY 50 per MT on the Index.
Old Cast and Old Sheet prices were up by CNY 50 per MT as of November 24, 2025.
UBC and Zorba 90% INF prices saw no variation from the previous day’s price.
Steel Scrap Prices
#1 HMS prices held steady as of November 24, 2025.
Cast Iron Scrap reported no change in prices.
Stainless Steel Scrap Prices
201 SS prices edged higher by CNY 50 per MT on the Index.
304 SS Solid prices also increased by CNY 50 per MT over the previous day.
The price of 304 SS Turning recorded a jump of CNY 50 per MT on a daily basis.
309 SS and 316 SS Solid prices went higher by CNY 100 per MT each when compared with the prior day’s price.
310 SS scrap prices were up by CNY 150 per MT as of Monday, November 24, 2025.
Shred SS prices were up by CNY 50 per MT over the day.
Brass/Bronze Scrap Prices
The Brass/Bronze Scrap prices in China recorded increase.
Brass Radiator scrap prices were flat as of November 24, 2025.
Red Brass and Yellow Brass prices went higher by CNY 50 per MT each on the Index.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Did Chinese scrap metal prices rise on November 24, 2025?
Yes, prices increased across several categories including copper, aluminum, stainless steel, and brass/bronze.
- Which scrap metal saw the largest price increase?
Copper scrap led the gains, with #1 Copper Bare Bright and #1 Copper Wire & Tubing rising by CNY 350 per MT.
- What changes were observed in aluminum scrap prices?
Aluminum grades like 6063 Extrusions, Aluminum Ingots, and E.C Aluminum Wire increased by CNY 50 per MT.
