HMS 2 – Heavy Melting Steel Scrap Price
Mixed heavy steel; can include coated or painted material.
Indicative USD/kg
$0.2400
As of 5 August 2026, the indicative market price for HMS 2 – Heavy Melting Steel scrap is US$0.24 per kilogram — about US$240 per tonne or US$0.11 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 HMS 2 – Heavy Melting Steel
Mixed heavy steel; can include coated or painted material.
Prices for hms 2 – heavy melting 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).
HMS 2 – Heavy Melting Steel Price FAQs
What is the price of HMS 2 – Heavy Melting Steel scrap today?
As of 5 August 2026, the indicative market price for HMS 2 – Heavy Melting Steel scrap is US$0.24 per kilogram — about US$240 per tonne or US$0.11 per pound. The trend is currently stable. Actual yard and export prices vary with grade, volume, location, and freight terms.
What affects HMS 2 – Heavy Melting Steel scrap prices?
HMS 2 – Heavy Melting Steel prices track global commodity benchmarks and regional demand. The biggest factors are grade and purity (Mixed heavy steel; can include coated or painted material.), 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 HMS 2 – Heavy Melting 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 HMS 2 – Heavy Melting 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
Mixed heavy steel; can include coated or painted material.
Prices are indicative estimates. Actual yard prices vary by location, grade and condition.