Schrott304 Stainless Steel Scrap Prices in North Carolina
Check real-time 304 Stainless Steel scrap prices in North Carolina. Local scales are currently paying between $0.35 and $0.42 per pound depending on whether the material is clean or has heavy attachments.
Average 304 Stainless Steel Price
$0.28/ lb
−$0.02 (6.7%)
GT = Gross Ton (2240 lbs)Avg: $0.28
Lowest price ⓘ$0.25
Highest price$0.30Who pays the most? ⟶
How to read scrap yard offers in North Carolina
- Low (around $0.25): Floor price, typically for small loads.
- Mid ($0.28): A fair deal for standard quantities.
- High ($0.30+): Top-dollar rate. Offered for large commercial loads or by the most competitive buyers.
52-week price range
Over the past year, prices ranged from $0.23 to $4.40.
May '25Aug '25Nov '25Feb '26Today
Market response to LME pricing
Current spread vs. exchange (today): ~96.9% (-$8.62 / lb).
Typical spread for this grade: 39%–97%
✓ Scrap yards are offering fair market rates
Market snapshot
Stable market. Prices have held steady over the past 6 months.
Pricing verified from 2 live board rates in this area.
Pricing verified from 2 live board rates in this area.
Best Paying Scrap Yards for 304 Stainless Steel North Carolina
Don't haul your 304 stainless to the first yard you see in North Carolina. Payouts vary depending on a yard's direct-to-mill relationships and current inventory, so compare local quotes against the national average of $0.39 per pound. Always call ahead to confirm their grading rules and minimum weight requirements for premium pricing.
Updated 45 days ago
CMC Recycling
Listed as: 304 Stainless Steel
$0.25 / lb
Updated 78 days ago
CMC Recycling
Listed as: 304 Stainless Steel
$0.30 / lb
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🚀 List your scrap yard ⟶| Metal grade | Average price (per lb) |
|---|---|
| 304 Stainless Steel | $0.28 / lb |
| 316 Stainless Steel | $0.80 / lb |
| 300 Series Stainless Steel | $0.40 / lb |
| Stainless Steel Turnings | $0.17 / lb |
304 Stainless Steel Price Trends & Market History
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.
304 Stainless Steel: Scrap Yard Price vs. World Market (LME)
Avg scrap yard price
$0.28
Scrap metal dealers
Price gap: −$8.62 / lb
vs. exchange
Today's world market price (LME)
$8.90 / 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.
304 Stainless Steel: Spread vs. Exchange — Monthly History
Market read: This month's average gap between scrap yard prices and the world market for 304 Stainless Steel is 96.8%. That is wider than any prior month shown in this table (historical band about 39.9%–58.5%). The gap can reflect local demand, timing against the exchange, or what yards are paying for this grade — shop several yards if you need the best number. Our data suggests local yards are still worth comparing before you sell. Check offers in your area ↑
| Period | World price (per lb) | Scrap yard price (per lb) | Spread vs. exchange |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 (current) | $8.8040 / lb | $0.28 / lb | −$8.52 (96.8%) |
| April 2026 | $8.1078 / lb | $4.70 / lb | −$3.41 (42%) |
| March 2026 | $7.8114 / lb | $3.55 / lb | −$4.26 (54.6%) |
| February 2026 | $7.8468 / lb | $3.45 / lb | −$4.40 (56%) |
| January 2026 | $8.0900 / lb | $3.67 / lb | −$4.42 (54.6%) |
| December 2025 | $6.8245 / lb | $4.09 / lb | −$2.73 (40.1%) |
| November 2025 | $6.6981 / lb | $3.03 / lb | −$3.67 (54.8%) |
| October 2025 | $6.9079 / lb | $4.14 / lb | −$2.77 (40.1%) |
| September 2025 | $6.9338 / lb | $4.16 / lb | −$2.77 (40%) |
| August 2025 | $6.9013 / lb | $4.14 / lb | −$2.76 (40%) |
| July 2025 | $6.9572 / lb | $4.17 / lb | −$2.79 (40.1%) |
| June 2025 | $6.9004 / lb | $4.14 / lb | −$2.76 (40%) |
| May 2025 | $7.0891 / lb | $4.25 / lb | −$2.84 (40%) |
| April 2025 | $7.0167 / lb | $4.21 / lb | −$2.81 (40%) |
| March 2025 | $7.3372 / lb | $3.35 / lb | −$3.99 (54.3%) |
| February 2025 | $6.9678 / lb | $4.18 / lb | −$2.79 (40%) |
| January 2025 | $7.0505 / lb | $4.23 / lb | −$2.82 (40%) |
| December 2024 | $7.0969 / lb | $4.26 / lb | −$2.84 (40%) |
| November 2024 | $7.1779 / lb | $4.31 / lb | −$2.87 (40%) |
| October 2024 | $7.7109 / lb | $4.63 / lb | −$3.08 (40%) |
| September 2024 | $7.4355 / lb | $4.46 / lb | −$2.98 (40%) |
| August 2024 | $7.4531 / lb | $4.47 / lb | −$2.98 (40%) |
| July 2024 | $7.4923 / lb | $4.50 / lb | −$2.99 (39.9%) |
| June 2024 | $8.0775 / lb | $4.85 / lb | −$3.23 (40%) |
| May 2024 | $8.9507 / lb | $5.37 / lb | −$3.58 (40%) |
| April 2024 | $8.3067 / lb | $4.98 / lb | −$3.33 (40%) |
| March 2024 | $7.9848 / lb | $4.79 / lb | −$3.19 (40%) |
| February 2024 | $7.4539 / lb | $3.25 / lb | −$4.20 (56.4%) |
| January 2024 | $7.3881 / lb | $4.43 / lb | −$2.96 (40%) |
| December 2023 | $7.5801 / lb | $4.55 / lb | −$3.03 (40%) |
| November 2023 | $7.7538 / lb | $4.65 / lb | −$3.10 (40%) |
| October 2023 | $8.3661 / lb | $5.02 / lb | −$3.35 (40%) |
| September 2023 | $9.0371 / lb | $5.42 / lb | −$3.62 (40%) |
| August 2023 | $9.4201 / lb | $5.65 / lb | −$3.77 (40%) |
| July 2023 | $9.7259 / lb | $5.84 / lb | −$3.89 (40%) |
| June 2023 | $9.8351 / lb | $5.90 / lb | −$3.94 (40%) |
| May 2023 | $10.1829 / lb | $6.11 / lb | −$4.07 (40%) |
| April 2023 | $10.8119 / lb | $6.49 / lb | −$4.32 (40%) |
| March 2023 | $10.6265 / lb | $6.38 / lb | −$4.25 (40%) |
| February 2023 | $12.1217 / lb | $7.27 / lb | −$4.85 (40%) |
| January 2023 | $12.8679 / lb | $5.78 / lb | −$7.09 (55.1%) |
| December 2022 | $13.2195 / lb | $7.93 / lb | −$5.29 (40%) |
| November 2022 | $11.5774 / lb | $6.95 / lb | −$4.63 (40%) |
| October 2022 | $9.9901 / lb | $5.99 / lb | −$4.00 (40%) |
| September 2022 | $10.3524 / lb | $4.59 / lb | −$5.76 (55.7%) |
| August 2022 | $10.0668 / lb | $4.54 / lb | −$5.53 (54.9%) |
| July 2022 | $9.8220 / lb | $5.89 / lb | −$3.93 (40%) |
| June 2022 | $11.7843 / lb | $5.19 / lb | −$6.59 (56%) |
| May 2022 | $12.8906 / lb | $6.00 / lb | −$6.89 (53.5%) |
| April 2022 | $15.0402 / lb | $7.63 / lb | −$7.41 (49.3%) |
| March 2022 | $16.9645 / lb | $9.40 / lb | −$7.56 (44.6%) |
| February 2022 | $10.7990 / lb | $6.27 / lb | −$4.53 (41.9%) |
| January 2022 | $10.0230 / lb | $4.18 / lb | −$5.84 (58.3%) |
| December 2021 | $9.0428 / lb | $5.42 / lb | −$3.62 (40.1%) |
| November 2021 | $9.0192 / lb | $5.41 / lb | −$3.61 (40%) |
| October 2021 | $8.7620 / lb | $4.00 / lb | −$4.76 (54.3%) |
| September 2021 | $8.8254 / lb | $5.30 / lb | −$3.53 (39.9%) |
| August 2021 | $8.6792 / lb | $5.21 / lb | −$3.47 (40%) |
| July 2021 | $8.5553 / lb | $5.13 / lb | −$3.43 (40%) |
| June 2021 | $8.1631 / lb | $3.71 / lb | −$4.45 (54.6%) |
| May 2021 | $7.9955 / lb | $4.80 / lb | −$3.20 (40%) |
| April 2021 | $7.4767 / lb | $3.43 / lb | −$4.05 (54.1%) |
| March 2021 | $7.4392 / lb | $4.46 / lb | −$2.98 (40%) |
| February 2021 | $8.4246 / lb | $3.50 / lb | −$4.92 (58.5%) |
304 Stainless Steel 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.
| Date | Avg price (per lb) | Change | Range (Low/High) |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0.28 / lb | −$0.02 | $0.25 – $0.25 | |
| 2/17/2026 | $0.30 / lb | +$0.07 | $0.30 – $0.30 |
| 1/13/2026 | $0.23 / lb | −$0.02 | $0.23 – $0.23 |
| 11/26/2025 | $0.25 / lb | −$0.05 | $0.25 – $0.25 |
| 3/28/2025 | $0.30 / lb | −$0.03 | $0.25 – $0.35 |
| 2/29/2024 | $0.33 / lb | +$0.03 | $0.33 – $0.33 |
| 1/28/2023 | $0.30 / lb | +$0.15 | $0.30 – $0.30 |
| 9/29/2022 | $0.15 / lb | −$0.15 | $0.15 – $0.15 |
| 8/12/2022 | $0.30 / lb | +$0.10 | $0.30 – $0.30 |
| 6/16/2022 | $0.20 / lb | −$0.45 | $0.20 – $0.20 |
| 5/20/2022 | $0.65 / lb | −$0.05 | $0.65 – $0.65 |
| 4/5/2022 | $0.70 / lb | +$0.45 | $0.70 – $0.70 |
| 2/1/2022 | $0.25 / lb | −$0.35 | $0.25 – $0.25 |
| 1/29/2022 | $0.60 / lb | +$0.05 | $0.60 – $0.60 |
| 10/28/2021 | $0.55 / lb | +$0.05 | $0.55 – $0.55 |
| 6/14/2021 | $0.50 / lb | +$0.05 | $0.50 – $0.50 |
| 4/22/2021 | $0.45 / lb | +$0.04 | $0.45 – $0.45 |
304 Stainless Steel scrap prices in North Carolina on the map
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