September 30, 2025: Chinese Scrap Metal Prices Posted Mixed Trend on the Index
Scrap Prices | 2025-10-01 12:04:45
E.C Aluminum Wire prices decreased by CNY 50 per MT on the Index.
By Anil Mathews
BEIJING (Scrap Monster): The Chinese aluminum scrap prices witnessed a marginal decline on ScrapMonster Price Index as of Tuesday, September 30, 2025. Copper scrap prices were up from the previous day. Brass/Bronze and Stainless Steel scrap prices recorded increase when matched with the prior day’s prices. In the meantime, Steel scrap prices held steady on the Index.
Copper Scrap Prices
The #1 Copper Bare Bright prices were up by CNY 950 per MT.
#1 Copper Wire and Tubing price saw a jump of CNY 950 per MT.
The price of #2 Copper Wire and Tubing also increased by CNY 950 per MT.
#1 Insulated Copper Wire 85% Recovery prices were up by CNY 500 per MT over the previous day’s price. The price of #2 Insulated Copper Wire 50% Recovery witnessed an increase of CNY 150 per MT when compared with the day before.
Copper Transformer and Cu Yokes scrap prices inched up by CNY 50 per MT each on the Index.
Cu/Al Radiators were up by CNY 150 per MT over the previous day.
Harness Wire 35% Recovery prices edged higher by CNY 50 per MT on the Index.
The price of Heater Cores witnessed a jump of CNY 400 per MT on Tuesday, September 30, 2025.
Also, Scrap Electric Motors and Sealed Units prices increased by CNY 50 per MT each on the Index.
Aluminum Scrap Prices
6063 Extrusions recorded a decline of CNY 50 per MT in prices over the previous day.
Aluminum Ingots also were down by CNY 50 per MT.
The prices of Aluminum Radiators and Aluminum Transformers saw no change over the previous day’s prices.
E.C Aluminum Wire prices decreased by CNY 50 per MT on the Index.
Old Cast and Old Sheet prices also edged lower by CNY 50 per MT each on September 30, 2025.
The prices of UBC and Zorba 90% INF were flat from the previous day.
Steel Scrap Prices
#1 HMS prices held steady on September 30, 2025.
Cast Iron Scrap also reported no change in prices.
Stainless Steel Scrap Prices
201 SS prices held steady on the Index.
304 SS Solid and 304 SS Turning prices also were flat on the Index.
309 SS and 316 SS Solid prices increased by CNY 50 per MT when compared with the prior day.
310 SS scrap prices were up by CNY 100 per MT as of September 30, 2025.
Shred SS prices witnessed no variation over the previous day.
Brass/Bronze Scrap Prices
The Brass/Bronze Scrap prices in China recorded increase from the previous day.
Brass Radiator scrap prices increased by CNY 150 per MT as of Tuesday, September 30, 2025.
Red Brass and Yellow Brass prices were up by CNY 200 per MT on the Index.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How did Chinese aluminium scrap prices move on Sept 30, 2025?
- Aluminium scrap recorded a marginal decline, with 6063 Extrusions, Aluminum Ingots, Old Cast, Old Sheet, and E.C. Aluminum Wire each down by CNY 50/MT, while other grades stayed flat.
- Which metal category showed the sharpest price increases?
- Copper scrap, with major grades like #1 Bare Bright and #1/#2 Copper Wire & Tubing jumping CNY 950/MT.
- What does the overall movement suggest about market dynamics?
- The market shows divergence by metal group: copper and brass/bronze are driving upward momentum, stainless steel is selectively positive, aluminium is slightly weaker, and steel is neutral.
