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Copper and Brass/Bronze Decline as Aluminum Scrap Gains
Steel and Stainless Steel Prices Remain Stable
China’s scrap metal market displayed a mixed trend on April 24, 2025, according to the ScrapMonster Price Index. While copper and brass/bronze scrap prices declined, aluminum scrap recorded modest gains. Steel and stainless steel scrap remained flat.
The #1 Copper Bare Bright price fell by CNY 400 per metric ton, along with #1 Copper Wire and Tubing and #2 Copper Wire and Tubing, both dropping by the same margin.
Other notable decreases included:
- #1 Insulated Copper Wire 85% Recovery: down CNY 200/MT
- #2 Insulated Copper Wire 50% Recovery: down CNY 50/MT
- Cu Yokes and Cu/Al Radiators: each down CNY 50/MT
- Harness Wire 35% Recovery: down CNY 50/MT
- Heater Cores: dropped CNY 150/MT
Prices for Copper Transformers, Scrap Electric Motors, and Sealed Units remained unchanged.
In the aluminum scrap segment, 6063 Extrusions, Aluminum Ingots, and E.C. Aluminum Wire each rose by CNY 50/MT. Old Cast and Old Sheet aluminum prices also climbed by CNY 50/MT. Other grades like Aluminum Radiators, Aluminum Transformers, UBC, and Zorba 90% INF held steady.
In contrast, steel and stainless steel scrap prices held firm with no major changes. Both #1 HMS and Cast Iron Scrap remained unchanged. Stainless steel scrap categories including 201 SS, 304 SS Solid, 304 SS Turning, 309 SS, 310 SS, 316 SS Solid, and Shred SS showed no price movement.
Brass and bronze scrap prices also declined slightly. Red Brass and Yellow Brass dropped by CNY 50/MT, while Brass Radiators remained flat.
Despite these fluctuations, the market activity reflects a midweek adjustment pattern, with downward pressure on copper and mild upward momentum for aluminum amid stable conditions in the steel segment.
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