Chinese copper scrap prices rise marginally

Published: Aug 13, 2015 15:21 (GMT+8)

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The Chinese copper scrap prices ended marginally higher on ScrapMonster Price Index as on Wednesday, August 12th.

By Paul Ploumis 13 Aug 2015 Last updated at 03:21:02 GMT

BEIJING (Scrap Monster): The Chinese copper scrap prices ended marginally higher on ScrapMonster Price Index as on Wednesday, August 12th.

The #1 Copper Bare Bright and #1 Copper Wire and Tubing saw price rise of CNY 100 per MT each.

The price of #2 Copper Wire and Tubing also increased by CNY 100 per MT.

#1 Insulated Copper Wire 85% Recovery prices remained flat. The price of #2 Insulated Copper Wire 50% Recovery held steady over the previous day.

Copper Transformer scrap prices saw no variation in prices over the previous day. No price-change was witnessed in Cu Yokes.

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Cu/Al Radiator prices remained unchanged.

Harness Wire 35% Recovery prices held steady on Wednesday, August 12th.

Also, Heater Cores, Scrap Electric Motors and Sealed Units prices remained unchanged.

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