On November 6, 2025, the average spot price of A00 aluminum in the Yangtze River was reported at 21360 yuan/ton, and the spot market maintained a stable operating trend. In contrast, the scrap aluminum market presents a differentiated pattern of “overall stability maintenance, local weakness”, with some scrap aluminum varieties experiencing a weekly price drop of 50-150 yuan/ton, and the market’s long short game sentiment gradually becoming apparent.

From the specific performance of the scrap aluminum market, there are significant differences in the price trends of different varieties. Monitoring data shows that the overall quotation of the current scrap aluminum market is mainly stable, but the performance of segmented categories is differentiated. Some commonly used scrap aluminum varieties have fallen in price compared to the same period last week, with a decline in the range of 50-150 yuan/ton, while the quotation of core varieties has not shown significant fluctuations, and the market trading rhythm has slowed down.

The differentiation of downstream demand is the core reason for the inconsistent trend of the scrap aluminum market. Industry research shows that the demand for scrap aluminum in the field of casting aluminum alloys remains stable, supported by orders from end industries such as automotive parts and hardware products. Relevant enterprises have a strong willingness to purchase, which provides certain support for the purchase price of scrap aluminum; However, the demand for scrap aluminum in the field of deformed aluminum alloys shows signs of weakness, and some processing enterprises have been affected by the adjustment of production pace, resulting in a contraction in procurement volume and suppressing the price of scrap aluminum.

For the short-term market trend, market analysts say that the current scrap aluminum market still has some support and is expected to maintain a strong operation. However, it is important to pay close attention to the trend of primary aluminum prices. If there is a surge or decline in primary aluminum prices, it may be transmitted to the scrap aluminum market, causing downward pressure. It is particularly important to be vigilant that the deformed aluminum alloy scrap aluminum varieties affected by environmental protection production restrictions have weak demand and uncertain cost, resulting in relatively greater market risks. Relevant practitioners need to take risk prevention and control measures.
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