Average Cast Aluminum Price

Market baseline. Local prices last verified on 4/8/2026.
$0.74/ lb +$0.05 (8.3%)
Use this as a baseline for negotiations. Always call local yards to confirm their rate for your load size.GT = Gross Ton (2240 lbs)
Avg: $0.74
Lowest price $0.65
Highest price$0.65Who pays the most? ⟶

National high for this grade: $0.85 / lb.

How to read scrap yard offers in Houston, Texas

Scrap buy price in Houston, Texas — $0.65 / lb (single yard offer in our database). Compare with prices across Ukraine below to estimate the real value of this scrap grade.

52-week price range
Over the past year, prices ranged from $0.39 to $0.72.
May '25Aug '25Nov '25Feb '26Today
Market response to LME pricing
Current spread vs. exchange (today): ~33.9% (-$0.38 / lb). Typical spread for this grade: 37%–44%
✓ Scrap yards are offering fair market rates
Market snapshot
Stable market. Prices have held steady over the past 6 months.
Pricing verified from 1 live board rate in this area.

Cast Aluminum price reference for Houston (Texas)

Scrap yards in Houston (Texas) don't always update their prices in real time. To give you a reliable current value, we use the U.S. national average ($0.79 / lb). The secondary metals market tracks exchange moves consistently across the country. Use this national figure as your benchmark when negotiating with local yards. Cast Aluminum prices across the U.S. →

Top Paying Scrap Yards for Cast Aluminum in Houston, TX

These are scrap yards in Houston (Texas) that recently updated Cast Aluminum 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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Astro City Scrap Metal

Listed as: Aluminum Cast
4530 N Shepherd Dr, Houston, TX 77018 Plan route
$0.65 / lb

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Cast Aluminum vs. Other Aluminum Grades

See the exact price difference between Cast Aluminum and similar grades like Aluminum 5052 (Plate) or Aluminum 6061 Structural. Compare the current rates per pound below to ensure you get the maximum payout for your sorted scrap.

Current price Cast Aluminum
Cast Aluminum Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$0.74 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Aluminum 5052 (Plate) Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$1.31 / lb
Mix it with Cast Aluminum?They'll pay $0.74 for all of it
Loss if not sorted:-$0.57 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Aluminum 6061 Structural Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$0.85 / lb
Mix it with Cast Aluminum?They'll pay $0.74 for all of it
Loss if not sorted:-$0.11 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Aluminum BX Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$2.70 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Aluminum Wire (EC / Clean) Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$1.80 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Aluminum 6063 Extrusion (Clean) Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$1.30 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Painted Aluminum Extrusion Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$1.06 / lb
Trend for 6 mo.: -4.8%
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Lithographic Plates (Litho) Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$1.03 / lb
Trend for 6 mo.: +8.9%
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Dirty Aluminum Extrusion Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$1.00 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Clean Aluminum Auto Wheels (Alloy 356) Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$1.00 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Aluminum Clips & MLC Estimated prices in Texas
Avg price:$0.98 / lb
Trend for 30 days: -6.3%
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Aluminum Siding & Gutters Estimated prices in Texas
Avg price:$0.97 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Aluminum Wire (Insulated / ACSR) Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$0.95 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Dirty & Irony Aluminum Wheels Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.83 / lb
Trend for 30 days: +7.1%
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Aluminum Cans (UBC) Estimated prices in Texas
Avg price:$0.80 / lb
Trend for 30 days: +10.1%
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Chrome Plated Aluminum Wheels Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$0.80 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Clean Truck & Semi Wheels (Alloy 6061) Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.72 / lb
Trend for 90 days: +10.7%
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Aluminum 3003 Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.70 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Thermal Break Aluminum Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.69 / lb
Trend for 6 mo.: -14.7%
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Clean Aluminum Sheet Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$0.65 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Painted & Old Sheet Aluminum Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$0.25 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Aluminum Turnings Estimated prices in Texas
Avg price:$0.20 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Irony & Breakage Aluminum Estimated prices in Texas
Avg price:$0.15 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Aluminum Foil & Light Gauge Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.13 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Historical Cast Aluminum Price Trends

This chart shows where the market is headed. If the line is climbing, prices are rising — you might get a better deal in a few days. If it's dropping, don't wait: sell today before yards lower their buy prices further.

Cast Aluminum: Scrap Yard Price vs. World Market (LME)

Avg scrap yard price

$0.74
Scrap metal dealers
Price gap: −$0.38 / lb
vs. exchange

Today's world market price (LME)

$1.12 / lb
✓ For 99.9% pure refined metal
💡 Why is the scrap yard price lower than the exchange? The LME price is the global benchmark for 99.99% pure refined metal traded in large institutional contracts. The gap between LME and what you pocket is the yard's margin — it covers sorting, cleaning, transport to the mill, and protects them against sudden price drops.

Cast Aluminum: Spread vs. Exchange — Monthly History

Market read: This month's average gap between scrap yard prices and the world market for Cast Aluminum is 41.5%. This falls within the range of monthly spreads we have on record for earlier periods in this table (37.3%–43.5%). That suggests broadly typical conditions between local buy prices and the exchange benchmark. Our data suggests local yards are still worth comparing before you sell. Check offers in your area ↑
PeriodWorld price (per lb)Scrap yard price (per lb)Spread vs. exchange
May 2026 (current)$1.1113 / lb$0.65 / lb−$0.46 (41.5%)
April 2026$1.1214 / lb$0.68 / lb−$0.44 (39.4%)
March 2026$1.0734 / lb$0.63 / lb−$0.44 (41.3%)
February 2026$1.2032 / lb$0.68 / lb−$0.52 (43.5%)
January 2026$1.0514 / lb$0.63 / lb−$0.42 (40.1%)
December 2025$0.9829 / lb$0.59 / lb−$0.39 (40%)
November 2025$0.9300 / lb$0.56 / lb−$0.37 (39.8%)
October 2025$0.8876 / lb$0.53 / lb−$0.36 (40.3%)
September 2025$0.8612 / lb$0.52 / lb−$0.34 (39.6%)
August 2025$0.8667 / lb$0.52 / lb−$0.35 (40%)
July 2025$0.8378 / lb$0.50 / lb−$0.34 (40.3%)
June 2025$0.8023 / lb$0.48 / lb−$0.32 (40.2%)
May 2025$0.8072 / lb$0.48 / lb−$0.33 (40.5%)
April 2025$0.7440 / lb$0.45 / lb−$0.29 (39.5%)
March 2025$0.8786 / lb$0.53 / lb−$0.35 (39.7%)
February 2025$0.8934 / lb$0.54 / lb−$0.35 (39.6%)
January 2025$0.8129 / lb$0.51 / lb−$0.30 (37.3%)
December 2024$0.8050 / lb$0.48 / lb−$0.33 (40.4%)
November 2024$0.8092 / lb$0.49 / lb−$0.32 (39.4%)
October 2024$0.8481 / lb$0.51 / lb−$0.34 (39.9%)
September 2024$0.8415 / lb$0.51 / lb−$0.33 (39.4%)
August 2024$0.8387 / lb$0.50 / lb−$0.34 (40.4%)
July 2024$0.9059 / lb$0.54 / lb−$0.37 (40.4%)
June 2024$0.9578 / lb$0.57 / lb−$0.39 (40.5%)
May 2024$0.9952 / lb$0.60 / lb−$0.40 (39.7%)
April 2024$0.9588 / lb$0.58 / lb−$0.38 (39.5%)
March 2024$0.9168 / lb$0.55 / lb−$0.37 (40%)
February 2024$0.9089 / lb$0.55 / lb−$0.36 (39.5%)
January 2024$0.9812 / lb$0.59 / lb−$0.39 (39.9%)
December 2023$0.9928 / lb$0.60 / lb−$0.39 (39.6%)
November 2023$0.9361 / lb$0.56 / lb−$0.38 (40.2%)
October 2023$0.9175 / lb$0.55 / lb−$0.37 (40.1%)

Cast Aluminum Scrap Price History — Daily Data

A day-by-day market snapshot in exact numbers. Every day we aggregate buy prices from local scrap yards, recording the average, low, and high. Use this table to track real price movement over recent days.

DateAvg price (per lb)ChangeRange (Low/High)
$0.65 / lb+$0.05$0.65 – $0.65
3/22/2026 $0.60 / lb−$0.05$0.60 – $0.60
3/9/2026 $0.65 / lb+$0.05$0.65 – $0.65
2/17/2026 $0.60 / lb+$0.05$0.60 – $0.60
1/18/2025 $0.55 / lb+$0.10$0.55 – $0.55