Shredded Steel Scrap Price
Machine-shredded auto and appliance steel; clean and compact.
Indicative USD/kg
$0.3000
As of 5 August 2026, the indicative market price for Shredded Steel scrap is US$0.30 per kilogram — about US$300 per tonne or US$0.14 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 Shredded Steel
Machine-shredded auto and appliance steel; clean and compact.
Prices for shredded steel 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).
Shredded Steel Price FAQs
What is the price of Shredded Steel scrap today?
As of 5 August 2026, the indicative market price for Shredded Steel scrap is US$0.30 per kilogram — about US$300 per tonne or US$0.14 per pound. The trend is currently stable. Actual yard and export prices vary with grade, volume, location, and freight terms.
What affects Shredded Steel scrap prices?
Shredded Steel prices track global commodity benchmarks and regional demand. The biggest factors are grade and purity (Machine-shredded auto and appliance steel; clean and compact.), 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 Shredded Steel 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 Shredded Steel 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
Machine-shredded auto and appliance steel; clean and compact.
Prices are indicative estimates. Actual yard prices vary by location, grade and condition.