Aluminium scrap prices fell in the Chinese market as aluminium futures pulled back and weakened cost support for secondary alloys. Demand remained soft during the high-temperature off-season, prompting downstream ADC12 producers to lower offers and pressuring scrap values downward.
Secondary aluminium producers in China faced tight compliant aluminium scrap supply and relatively heavy procurement cost pressure. Tax invoice uncertainty plus high-temperature and typhoon disruptions constrained scrap purchases and production, keeping scrap availability tight despite weak downstream demand.
| Product | Region | Incoterm Basis | Price | Last Updated Month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminium Scrap | China | FOB | USD 2,743.70/MT | June 2026 |
| Aluminium Scrap | India | CIF | USD 2,831.25/MT | June 2026 |
| Aluminium Scrap | USA | CIF | USD 2,898.65/MT | June 2026 |
| Aluminium Scrap | Germany | CIF | USD 2,865.19/MT | June 2026 |
| Aluminium Scrap | Australia | CIF | USD 2,809.78/MT | June 2026 |
| Aluminium Scrap | China | FOB | USD 2,753.61/MT | May 2026 |
| Aluminium Scrap | India | CIF | USD 2,820.95/MT | May 2026 |
| Aluminium Scrap | USA | CIF | USD 2,872.80/MT | May 2026 |
| Aluminium Scrap | Germany | CIF | USD 2,847.06/MT | May 2026 |
| Aluminium Scrap | Australia | CIF | USD 2,804.44/MT | May 2026 |
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In Q2’26, Aluminium Scrap prices were ~USD 2,737.84/MT in April and ~USD 2,744.00/MT in June, witnessing a marginal increase in the Chinese region. Meanwhile, in India, prices increased from ~USD 2,787.84/MT in April to ~USD 2,831.00/MT in June, showing a ~1.5% increase. Asian scrap markets received early-quarter support as primary aluminium supply concerns increased demand for recycled material. China’s aluminium scrap market strengthened initially before easing as primary aluminium values declined and buyers adopted cautious procurement strategies. Recycled aluminium demand remained supportive, with aluminium consumption expected to increase 0.9% in China and 0.6% in India during 2026. However, secondary aluminium operations in China remained underutilised, limiting stronger scrap demand growth during the quarter. Global competition for recycled material continued as manufacturers sought alternatives to primary aluminium amid supply uncertainties. The decline in aluminium values during June reduced the replacement cost advantage for scrap buyers and prevented further price gains.
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According to Procurement Resource, aluminium scrap prices are expected to remain stable, with recycled metal demand providing support while primary aluminium market movements influence overall price direction.
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Aluminium scrap prices in Asia showed a stable-to-firm trend in Q1’26, with stronger upward pressure emerging in March due to logistics disruptions and rising war-related costs. The market was influenced by supply-chain tightening rather than raw material shortages, as the Iran war and closure of the Strait of Hormuz significantly disrupted regional trade flows. Maritime traffic through the Strait effectively stalled in early March, creating a supply shock across aluminium value chains and increasing procurement uncertainty. War risk insurance premiums surged sharply, reaching around 2.5% of vessel value earlier in March before easing toward ~1%, compared to negligible pre-war levels, substantially increasing shipping costs for bulk commodities, including scrap. These elevated logistics costs tightened short-term scrap availability across Asia and supported price movement despite steady domestic demand.
Aluminium scrap refers to discarded or recycled aluminum-containing materials and products that are no longer needed for their original purpose. It encompasses a wide range of aluminum-based items, including old machinery, vehicles, packaging materials, construction components, and various consumer goods that have reached the end of their useful life. Aluminum scrap is collected and processed through recycling facilities to recover the aluminum content, which can then be melted down and reused in various industrial applications, particularly in the production of new aluminum products.
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Sims Metal Management Kuusakoski Recycling DOWA HOLDINGS Co Ltd, Arcelor Mittal S.A., REAL ALLOY Commercial Metals Company, Aurubis AGS TRIMET, Aluminium Nupur Recyclers, Arfin India Ltd
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