This chart shows Aluminum Scrap price assessments, in US Dollar per metric ton (USD/mt), across 4 key markets from November 2024 through November 2025:
- Aluminum Scrap (UBC), US (United States): Aluminum Scrap (used beverage cans), domestic spot price, fca, United States
- Aluminum Scrap, EUR (Europe): Aluminum Scrap, export transaction price, fob, Germany
- Aluminum Scrap (Cast), CN (China): Aluminum Scrap (castings), export spot price, fca, China
- Aluminum Scrap (UBC), SEA (Southeast Asia): Aluminum Scrap (used beverage cans), import spot price, cif, India (netforward from fob United States)
About Aluminum Scrap Metal Prices
Aluminum Price Outlook. The price of Aluminum Scrap (United States) increased during November 2025 to 2,170 USD per metric ton, which represents a rise of 5% compared to the previous month’s value. On a year-over-year basis, the prices of Aluminum Scrap (United States) decreased significantly by 8%. Meanwhile, the average price of Aluminum Scrap (China) amounted to 2,530 USD per metric ton, from 2,330 USD per metric ton one year earlier. On a month-over-month basis, the price of Aluminum Scrap (China) is 3% higher than the price one month before.
The price of Aluminum Scrap (Southeast Asia) rose throughout November 2025, reaching 2,230 USD per metric ton. The price is 5% higher than the average price in the previous month and 7% lower than the average price one year before. In contrast, the prices of Aluminum Scrap (Europe) increased during November 2025, reaching 2,320 USD per metric ton, which means a rise of 6% from the previous month’s price and a rise of 21% from the previous year’s price.
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About Aluminum Scrap Metal
About Aluminum Scrap Metal. Aluminum Scrap consists in Aluminum parts or products unsuitable for sale, or discarded metallic material from various sources. It may be reclaimed by melting and refining processes, which require presorting the material to decrease contaminants. Special techniques, such as melting in molten salt and ablative melting avoid large losses when recycling oily scrap, lightweight cans, foil, etc. Due to the demand for high-quality Aluminum, degassing treatments are required to remove hydrogen from the molten metal before it is poured.
Aluminum Scrap Metal Handling. It is usually shipped in railroad tank cars or by marine transportation. Due to its high electrical conductivity, all equipment used in storage or transportation should be grounded. Fine dust generation should also be prevented since it can form flammable or explosive mixture with air.
Aluminum Scrap Metal Uses. The uses and applications of Aluminum Scrap may vary according to its specification. The main forms of Aluminum Scrap are plates; rods; wire foil flakes; powder; and sheets.