Price trends for ferrous scrap (steel and iron) by grade

over the last 6 months

In the last 6 months in the Steel & Iron (Ferrous) category: price is up for 2 grades, price is steady for 6 grades, and price is down for 3 grades.

How Have Prices Moved Over the Last 52 Weeks?
Over the past year, the category average ranged from $134 to $202. All values are per ton.
Nov '25Feb '26May '26Aug '26Today
Category Grades
The Steel & Iron (Ferrous) category has 11 grades with current prices on file. No exchange data is configured for this category — prices shown are sourced directly from local yards.
Data Sources
Data source: live prices from 7 local yards Tennessee.

U.S. National Price Benchmark — Steel & Iron (Ferrous) in Tennessee

Local scrap yards in Tennessee sometimes post their prices with a short delay. To keep you informed of what your metal is worth right now, we use U.S. national averages as a reference. The secondary metals market responds to exchange moves in sync across the country — use this national benchmark when negotiating with local buyers. Steel & Iron (Ferrous) prices across the U.S. →

Steel & Iron (Ferrous) scrap prices by grade in Tennessee

Here is the Steel & Iron (Ferrous) data we have on file for Tennessee. Local yards don't always update their online prices daily — if your grade isn't listed, use the National Benchmark above as leverage when negotiating with local buyers.

+5.0% / 30 days
Plate & Structural Steel (P&S) U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$280 / tonRange: $269 – $291 / ton
Trend for 30 days: +5.0%
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+6.0% / 30 days
#1 Prepared Steel (HMS) U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$224 / tonRange: $179 – $269 / ton
Trend for 30 days: +6.0%
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#2 Prepared Steel U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$202 / tonRange: $179 – $224 / ton
Trend for 30 days: -2.9%
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Avg. Price:$179 / tonRange: $179 – $179 / ton
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Light Iron & Shredder Based on 4 yards
Avg. Price:$157 / tonRange: $134 – $179 / ton
Trend for 90 days: -12.5%
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Tin (Sheet Metal) Based on 2 yards
Avg. Price:$146 / tonRange: $134 – $157 / ton
Trend for 6 mo.: -18.8%
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Rebar U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$134 / tonRange: $112 – $157 / ton
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Cast Iron (Heavy) Based on 1 yard
Avg. Price:$112 / tonRange: $112 – $112 / ton
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Steel Turnings U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$112 / tonRange: $112 – $112 / ton
Trend for 6 mo.: 0.0%
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Avg. Price:$112 / tonRange: $112 – $112 / ton
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Wire Fence U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$112 / tonRange: $112 – $112 / ton
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Scrap yards paying the most for ferrous scrap (steel and iron) in Tennessee

Live prices from local scrap yards in Tennessee. Compare offers and find the buyer paying the most.

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Updated 10/13/2026

Middle Tennessee Recycling

Nashville, Tennessee•2 grades on price list
Auto Cast
$179 / ton|🠅 $45 (33%)
Scrap
$157 / ton
Updated 10/6/2026

Blount County Iron & Metal

Maryville, Tennessee•1 grade on price list
Steel
$157 / ton|🠅 $22 (17%)
Updated 8/31/2026

Sevier County Iron & Metal

Sevierville, Tennessee•1 grade on price list
Steel
$134 / ton|🠇 $22 (14%)
Updated 8/28/2026

Thompson Metal Services Inc.

Kingsport, Tennessee•2 grades on price list
Cast Iron
$112 / ton
Steel/Tin
$112 / ton|🠇 $67 (38%)
Updated 8/25/2026

Morristown Iron & Metal

Morristown, Tennessee•2 grades on price list
Heavy Steel (Anything thicker than 1/4
$112 / ton|🠇 $22 (17%)
Tin/Steel (Cars, appliances, light gauge scrap)
$134 / ton|🠇 $22 (14%)
Updated 8/17/2026

Anderson Auto Salvage & Recycling

Niota, Tennessee•1 grade on price list
Steel
$179 / ton|🠇 $22 (11%)

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Buyout price trends for ferrous scrap (steel and iron) by grade

The chart shows average buyout prices by grade for ferrous scrap (steel and iron) from local scrap yards. When the line trends up, yards are raising their offers and it may pay to wait. When it turns down, lock in your price now. Use the grade selector above the chart to switch views.

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