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China's aluminum scrap prices surge again on bullish sentiment

Chinese prices for aluminum scrap have risen significantly since the beginning of March, buoyed by market players' strong appetite for nonferrous metals, the results of Mysteel's latest survey show.

China's aluminum scrap prices retreat as sentiment cools

After rising substantially in January, Chinese prices for aluminum scrap have retreated since the beginning of this month, in parallel with the fall in prices of primary aluminum, the results of Mysteel's latest survey show. The gradual cooling of sentiment in the domestic aluminum market was blamed

GACC: China's 2025 aluminum scrap imports jump 13% YoY

China's imports of aluminum scrap during 2025 totalled 2.02 million tonnes, higher by a large 13.1% compared with the previous year, according to the latest data released by the country's General Administration of Customs (GACC).

China's aluminum scrap prices surge to record high

Chinese prices for aluminum scrap have posted substantial gains since the beginning of January, in parallel with the skyrocketing prices of primary aluminum, the results of Mysteel's latest survey show. The buoyant prices reflect the fervent mood in the domestic nonferrous market generally, sources

GACC: China's Jan-Nov aluminum scrap imports up 12% YoY

China's imports of aluminum scrap during January-November this year totalled 1.8 million tonnes, higher by a significant 12.2% compared with the same period last year, according to the latest data released by the country's General Administration of Customs (GACC).

China's aluminum scrap prices seen weakening in near term

Chinese prices for aluminum scrap are expected to soften overall in coming weeks, with domestic demand for scrap materials waning as winter deepens, Mysteel's survey suggests.

GACC: China's Oct aluminum scrap imports up 2% MoM, 19% YoY

China imported 158,360 tonnes of aluminum scrap in October, rebounding by 1.9% from September and surging 19% compared to the same month last year, according to the latest data released by the country's General Administration of Customs (GACC). This brought the cumulative import volume during the fi

China aluminum scrap prices strengthen on firm demand

Chinese prices for aluminum scrap have risen markedly over the past two months amid expanding demand for scrap materials from secondary aluminum producers, Mysteel's survey showed. The prices also gained support from strengthening of primary aluminum prices.

GACC: China's Jan-Sept aluminum scrap imports jump 11% YoY

China's imports of aluminum scrap during January-September totalled 1.5 million tonnes, higher by a significant 11% compared with the same period last year, according to the latest data released by the country's General Administration of Customs (GACC).

GACC: China's Jan-July aluminum scrap imports rise 8% YoY

China's imports of aluminum scrap during January-July totalled 1.17 million tonnes, higher by a significant 8.4% compared with the same period last year, according to the latest data released by the country's General Administration of Customs (GACC).