Light Iron / Sheet Metal Scrap Price
Thin-gauge sheet steel, pressed panels, appliance skins.
Indicative USD/kg
$0.2000
As of 5 August 2026, the indicative market price for Light Iron / Sheet Metal scrap is US$0.20 per kilogram — about US$200 per tonne or US$0.09 per pound. The trend is currently stable. Actual yard and export prices vary with grade, volume, location, and freight terms.
Source: ScrapTrade indicative market rates, updated 5 August 2026.
Ferrous Metals Scrap Prices (5 August 2026)
| Material | USD / kg | USD / tonne | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| HMS 1 – Heavy Melting Steel | $0.2800 | $280 | |
| HMS 2 – Heavy Melting Steel | $0.2400 | $240 | |
| Shredded Steel | $0.3000 | $300 | |
| Structural Steel | $0.2600 | $260 | |
| Light Iron / Sheet Metal | $0.2000 | $200 | |
| Cast Iron | $0.1800 | $180 |
Indicative global reference rates in USD, updated daily. Local yard prices differ by region, grade, and volume.
About Light Iron / Sheet Metal
Thin-gauge sheet steel, pressed panels, appliance skins.
Prices for light iron / sheet metal fluctuate with global commodity markets, local yard demand, and material condition. Use the calculator to estimate the value of your scrap in your own currency and preferred unit (kilogram, tonne, or pound).
Light Iron / Sheet Metal Price FAQs
What is the price of Light Iron / Sheet Metal scrap today?
As of 5 August 2026, the indicative market price for Light Iron / Sheet Metal scrap is US$0.20 per kilogram — about US$200 per tonne or US$0.09 per pound. The trend is currently stable. Actual yard and export prices vary with grade, volume, location, and freight terms.
What affects Light Iron / Sheet Metal scrap prices?
Light Iron / Sheet Metal prices track global commodity benchmarks and regional demand. The biggest factors are grade and purity (Thin-gauge sheet steel, pressed panels, appliance skins.), lot volume, contamination level, your distance to the buyer or port, and the incoterm agreed (EXW, FOB, or CIF). Larger, well-sorted, documented lots consistently achieve better prices.
How do I sell Light Iron / Sheet Metal scrap at the best price?
List it on a marketplace where buyers compete: on ScrapTrade you can run a live auction or set a fixed price, reach verified international buyers, and get paid through escrow — funds are held until the order completes. Listing is free and every listing is video-and-GPS verified for buyer trust.
Is this Light Iron / Sheet Metal price a quote?
No — it is an indicative market reference updated daily, intended for estimating. For a firm price, list your material on ScrapTrade or check live listings and recent transaction data on the ScrapTrade Price Index.
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Prices as of 8/5/2026, 6:48:17 AM
Thin-gauge sheet steel, pressed panels, appliance skins.
Prices are indicative estimates. Actual yard prices vary by location, grade and condition.