ScrapCurrent #2 Prepared Steel Scrap Prices in Missouri
Current #2 Prepared Steel prices at scrap yards in Missouri. Compare local offers against the U.S. national average to get the most money for your scrap.
Average scrap price for #2 Prepared Steel
The min/max range reflects a blended index (local + national data). Your local high may be lower.
- Low (around $202): Floor price, typically for small loads.
- Mid ($246): A fair deal for standard quantities.
- High ($269+): Top-dollar rate. Offered for large commercial loads or by the most competitive buyers.
Pricing verified from 2 live board rates in this area.
#2 Prepared Steel price reference for Missouri
Scrap yards in Missouri don't always update their prices in real time. To give you a reliable current value, we use the U.S. national average ($224 / ton). The secondary metals market tracks exchange moves consistently across the country. Use this national figure as your benchmark when negotiating with local yards. #2 Prepared Steel prices across the U.S. →
Where to sell #2 Prepared Steel in Missouri
These are scrap yards in Missouri that recently updated #2 Prepared Steel prices in our database. Call them to lock in a quote. If your city isn't listed, use the National Index above as a bargaining reference with your nearest buyer.
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🚀 List your scrap yard ⟶| Metal grade | Average price (/ ton) |
|---|---|
| #2 Prepared Steel | $246 / ton |
| Plate & Structural Steel (P&S) | $291 / ton |
| Automotive Cast Iron (Rotors/Drums) | $269 / ton |
| Unprepared Steel (Torch & Shear) | $224 / ton |
| Light Iron & Shredder | $207 / ton |
| Cast Iron (Heavy) | $202 / ton |
| #1 Prepared Steel (HMS) | $202 / ton |
| Tin (Sheet Metal) | $179 / ton |
| Wire Fence | $112 / ton |
| Steel Turnings | $101 / ton |
| Rebar | $67 / ton |
Price trend: #2 Prepared Steel at local scrap yards
This chart shows the historical price trend for #2 Prepared Steel at local scrap yards only — no exchange overlay for this material. When the line trends up, yards are raising prices and it may be worth waiting a few days. When it turns down, sell quickly before yards lower their offers.
Daily price history for #2 Prepared Steel
The table below shows the daily price history for #2 Prepared Steel at local scrap yards. For each day we display the average payout, the change from the previous day, and the full market range (low and high). This lets you spot the direction of the market over recent days — whether prices are climbing, falling, or holding steady. Review several consecutive days of data before making a trip, and always confirm today’s rate directly with the yards listed on this page.
| Date | Avg price (/ ton) | Change | Range (Low/High) |
|---|---|---|---|
| $246 / ton | −$22 | $202 – $202 | |
| 8/25/2026 | $269 / ton | +$90 | $269 – $269 |
| 8/5/2026 | $179 / ton | −$45 | $179 – $179 |
| 8/4/2026 | $224 / ton | — no change | $224 – $224 |
| 8/3/2026 | $224 / ton | — no change | $224 – $224 |
| 8/2/2026 | $224 / ton | — no change | $224 – $224 |
| 8/1/2026 | $224 / ton | — no change | $224 – $224 |
| 7/31/2026 | $224 / ton | — no change | $224 – $224 |
| 7/30/2026 | $224 / ton | — no change | $224 – $224 |
| 7/29/2026 | $224 / ton | — no change | $224 – $224 |
| 7/28/2026 | $224 / ton | — no change | $224 – $224 |
| 7/27/2026 | $224 / ton | — no change | $224 – $224 |
| 7/26/2026 | $224 / ton | — no change | $224 – $224 |
| 7/25/2026 | $224 / ton | — no change | $224 – $224 |
| 7/24/2026 | $224 / ton | — no change | $224 – $224 |
| 7/23/2026 | $224 / ton | — no change | $224 – $224 |
| 7/22/2026 | $224 / ton | — no change | $224 – $224 |
| 7/21/2026 | $224 / ton | — no change | $224 – $224 |
| 7/20/2026 | $224 / ton | — no change | $224 – $224 |
| 7/19/2026 | $224 / ton | — no change | $224 – $224 |
| 7/18/2026 | $224 / ton | — no change | $224 – $224 |
| 7/17/2026 | $224 / ton | — no change | $224 – $224 |
| 7/16/2026 | $224 / ton | — no change | $224 – $224 |
| 7/15/2026 | $224 / ton | — no change | $224 – $224 |
| 7/14/2026 | $224 / ton | — no change | $224 – $224 |
| 7/13/2026 | $224 / ton | — no change | $224 – $224 |
| 7/12/2026 | $224 / ton | — no change | $224 – $224 |
| 7/11/2026 | $224 / ton | — no change | $224 – $224 |
| 7/10/2026 | $224 / ton | — no change | $224 – $224 |
| 7/8/2026 | $224 / ton | — no change | $224 – $224 |
| 7/7/2026 | $224 / ton | — no change | $224 – $224 |
| 7/6/2026 | $224 / ton | — no change | $224 – $224 |
| 7/5/2026 | $224 / ton | — no change | $224 – $224 |
| 7/3/2026 | $224 / ton | — no change | $224 – $224 |
| 7/2/2026 | $224 / ton | — no change | $224 – $224 |
| 7/1/2026 | $224 / ton | — no change | $224 – $224 |
| 6/30/2026 | $224 / ton | — no change | $224 – $224 |
| 6/29/2026 | $224 / ton | — no change | $224 – $224 |
| 6/28/2026 | $224 / ton | — no change | $224 – $224 |
| 6/27/2026 | $224 / ton | — no change | $224 – $224 |
| 6/26/2026 | $224 / ton | — no change | $224 – $224 |
| 6/23/2026 | $224 / ton | — no change | $224 – $224 |
| 6/22/2026 | $224 / ton | — no change | $224 – $224 |
| 6/21/2026 | $224 / ton | — no change | $224 – $224 |
| 6/20/2026 | $224 / ton | — no change | $224 – $224 |
| 6/19/2026 | $224 / ton | — no change | $224 – $224 |
| 6/18/2026 | $224 / ton | — no change | $224 – $224 |
| 6/17/2026 | $224 / ton | — no change | $224 – $224 |
| 6/16/2026 | $224 / ton | — no change | $224 – $224 |
| 6/15/2026 | $224 / ton | — no change | $224 – $224 |
| 6/14/2026 | $224 / ton | — no change | $224 – $224 |
| 6/13/2026 | $224 / ton | — no change | $224 – $224 |
| 6/12/2026 | $224 / ton | — no change | $224 – $224 |
| 6/11/2026 | $224 / ton | — no change | $224 – $224 |
| 6/10/2026 | $224 / ton | — no change | $224 – $224 |
| 6/9/2026 | $224 / ton | — no change | $224 – $224 |
| 6/8/2026 | $224 / ton | — no change | $224 – $224 |
| 6/7/2026 | $224 / ton | — no change | $224 – $224 |
| 6/6/2026 | $224 / ton | — no change | $224 – $224 |
| 6/5/2026 | $224 / ton | — no change | $224 – $224 |
| 6/4/2026 | $224 / ton | — no change | $224 – $224 |
| 6/1/2026 | $224 / ton | — no change | $224 – $224 |
| 5/31/2026 | $224 / ton | — no change | $224 – $224 |
| 5/30/2026 | $224 / ton | — no change | $224 – $224 |
| 5/29/2026 | $224 / ton | — no change | $224 – $224 |
| 5/28/2026 | $224 / ton | — no change | $224 – $224 |
| 5/27/2026 | $224 / ton | −$45 | $224 – $224 |
| 5/26/2026 | $269 / ton | — no change | $224 – $291 |
| 5/25/2026 | $269 / ton | — no change | $224 – $291 |
| 5/24/2026 | $269 / ton | — no change | $224 – $291 |
| 5/23/2026 | $269 / ton | — no change | $224 – $291 |
| 5/22/2026 | $269 / ton | — no change | $224 – $291 |
| 5/21/2026 | $269 / ton | — no change | $224 – $291 |
| 5/20/2026 | $269 / ton | — no change | $224 – $291 |
| 5/19/2026 | $269 / ton | — no change | $224 – $291 |
| 5/18/2026 | $269 / ton | — no change | $224 – $291 |
| 5/17/2026 | $269 / ton | — no change | $224 – $291 |
| 5/16/2026 | $269 / ton | — no change | $224 – $291 |
| 5/15/2026 | $269 / ton | — no change | $224 – $291 |
| 5/14/2026 | $269 / ton | — no change | $224 – $291 |
| 5/13/2026 | $269 / ton | — no change | $224 – $291 |
| 5/12/2026 | $269 / ton | — no change | $224 – $291 |
| 5/11/2026 | $269 / ton | — no change | $224 – $291 |
| 5/10/2026 | $269 / ton | — no change | $224 – $291 |
| 5/9/2026 | $269 / ton | −$22 | $224 – $291 |
| 5/8/2026 | $291 / ton | +$22 | $291 – $291 |
| 5/7/2026 | $269 / ton | — no change | $224 – $291 |
| 5/6/2026 | $269 / ton | — no change | $224 – $291 |
| 5/5/2026 | $269 / ton | +$45 | $224 – $291 |
| 5/4/2026 | $224 / ton | −$67 | $224 – $224 |
| 5/3/2026 | $291 / ton | — no change | $291 – $291 |
| 5/2/2026 | $291 / ton | +$22 | $291 – $291 |
| 5/1/2026 | $269 / ton | — no change | $224 – $291 |
| 4/30/2026 | $269 / ton | — no change | $224 – $291 |
| 4/27/2026 | $269 / ton | — no change | $224 – $291 |
| 4/26/2026 | $269 / ton | — no change | $224 – $291 |
| 4/25/2026 | $269 / ton | — no change | $224 – $291 |
| 4/24/2026 | $269 / ton | +$45 | $224 – $291 |
| 4/23/2026 | $224 / ton | −$45 | $224 – $224 |
| 4/22/2026 | $269 / ton | — no change | $224 – $291 |
| 4/20/2026 | $269 / ton | −$22 | $224 – $291 |
| 4/19/2026 | $291 / ton | +$67 | $291 – $291 |
| 4/18/2026 | $224 / ton | −$45 | $224 – $224 |
| 4/17/2026 | $269 / ton | — no change | $224 – $291 |
| 4/16/2026 | $269 / ton | — no change | $224 – $291 |
| 4/15/2026 | $269 / ton | — no change | $224 – $291 |
| 4/14/2026 | $269 / ton | — no change | $224 – $291 |
| 4/13/2026 | $269 / ton | — no change | $224 – $291 |
| 4/12/2026 | $269 / ton | — no change | $224 – $291 |
| 4/11/2026 | $269 / ton | — no change | $224 – $291 |
| 4/10/2026 | $269 / ton | — no change | $224 – $291 |
| 4/9/2026 | $269 / ton | — no change | $224 – $291 |
| 4/8/2026 | $269 / ton | — no change | $224 – $291 |
| 4/7/2026 | $269 / ton | — no change | $224 – $291 |
| 4/6/2026 | $269 / ton | — no change | $224 – $291 |
| 4/5/2026 | $269 / ton | — no change | $224 – $291 |
| 4/4/2026 | $269 / ton | — no change | $224 – $291 |
| 4/3/2026 | $269 / ton | — no change | $224 – $291 |
| 4/2/2026 | $269 / ton | — no change | $224 – $291 |
| 4/1/2026 | $269 / ton | — no change | $224 – $291 |
| 3/31/2026 | $269 / ton | — no change | $224 – $291 |
| 3/30/2026 | $269 / ton | — no change | $224 – $291 |
| 3/29/2026 | $269 / ton | — no change | $224 – $291 |
| 3/28/2026 | $269 / ton | — no change | $224 – $291 |
| 3/27/2026 | $269 / ton | — no change | $224 – $291 |
| 3/26/2026 | $269 / ton | — no change | $224 – $291 |
| 3/25/2026 | $269 / ton | — no change | $224 – $291 |
| 3/24/2026 | $269 / ton | — no change | $224 – $291 |
| 3/23/2026 | $269 / ton | — no change | $224 – $291 |
| 3/22/2026 | $269 / ton | −$22 | $224 – $291 |
| 2/17/2026 | $291 / ton | +$67 | $269 – $291 |
| 2/16/2026 | $224 / ton | −$22 | $224 – $224 |
| 12/17/2025 | $246 / ton | +$22 | $246 – $246 |
| 12/12/2025 | $224 / ton | — no change | $224 – $224 |
| 9/13/2025 | $224 / ton | −$22 | $224 – $224 |
| 4/20/2025 | $246 / ton | −$22 | $246 – $246 |
| 3/21/2025 | $269 / ton | +$22 | $269 – $269 |
| 1/26/2025 | $246 / ton | +$22 | $246 – $246 |
| 1/24/2025 | $224 / ton | −$22 | $224 – $224 |
| 11/14/2024 | $246 / ton | +$22 | $246 – $246 |
| 10/7/2024 | $224 / ton | +$45 | $224 – $224 |
| 9/8/2024 | $179 / ton | −$45 | $179 – $179 |
| 8/9/2024 | $224 / ton | −$22 | $224 – $224 |
| 5/25/2024 | $246 / ton | — no change | $246 – $246 |
| 4/24/2024 | $246 / ton | −$22 | $246 – $246 |
| 3/4/2024 | $269 / ton | — no change | $269 – $269 |
| 2/29/2024 | $269 / ton | +$45 | $269 – $269 |
| 11/30/2023 | $224 / ton | −$22 | $224 – $224 |
| 11/29/2023 | $246 / ton | +$22 | $246 – $246 |
| 10/3/2023 | $224 / ton | +$22 | $224 – $224 |
| 9/30/2023 | $202 / ton | −$67 | $202 – $202 |
| 5/13/2023 | $269 / ton | −$45 | $269 – $269 |
| 3/27/2023 | $314 / ton | +$22 | $314 – $314 |
| 2/4/2023 | $291 / ton | +$45 | $291 – $291 |
| 12/6/2022 | $246 / ton | +$45 | $246 – $246 |
| 9/29/2022 | $202 / ton | −$22 | $202 – $202 |
| 7/6/2022 | $224 / ton | −$67 | $224 – $224 |
| 5/20/2022 | $291 / ton | +$22 | $291 – $291 |
| 1/29/2022 | $269 / ton | −$22 | $269 – $269 |
| 10/28/2021 | $291 / ton | +$22 | $291 – $291 |
| 4/21/2021 | $269 / ton | −$22 | $269 – $269 |
Map of scrap yards buying #2 Prepared Steel
The map below shows locations currently listing prices for #2 Prepared Steel. Select your state on the map or from the list to see current per ton rates from local yards near you.