Average scrap price for #1 Prepared Steel (HMS)

Market baseline. Local prices last verified on today.
$269/ ton−$45 (16.7%)
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: $269
Lowest price $224
Highest price$224Who pays the most? ⟶

National high for this grade: $336 / ton.

How to read scrap yard offers Winchester, Kentucky

Scrap buy price in Winchester, Kentucky — $0.10 / 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 $90 to $291.
Jun '25Sep '25Dec '25Mar '26Today
Market response to CME pricing
Current spread vs. exchange (today): ~140.0% (+$157/ ton). Typical spread for this grade: 5%–116%
⚠️ Local prices haven't caught up with the exchange yet
Market snapshot
High volatility. Prices have been swinging over the past week.
Pricing verified from 1 live board rate in this area.

#1 Prepared Steel (HMS) price reference for Winchester (Kentucky)

Scrap yards in Winchester (Kentucky) don't always update their prices in real time. To give you a reliable current value, we use the U.S. national average ($269 / ton). The secondary metals market tracks exchange moves consistently across the country. Use this national figure as your benchmark when negotiating with local yards. #1 Prepared Steel (HMS) prices across the U.S. →

Where to sell #1 Prepared Steel (HMS) in Winchester

These are scrap yards in Winchester (Kentucky) that recently updated #1 Prepared Steel (HMS) 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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Listed as: HMS Steel 3’ and under
6169 Lexington Rd, Winchester, KY 40391 Plan route
$224/ ton

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Compare #1 Prepared Steel (HMS) prices with other Steel & Iron (Ferrous) grades

See the exact price difference between #1 Prepared Steel (HMS) and similar grades like Automotive Cast Iron (Rotors/Drums) or #2 Prepared Steel. Compare the figures below — they use / ton so they line up with the headline average.

Current price #1 Prepared Steel (HMS)
#1 Prepared Steel (HMS) Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$269 / ton
Trend for 90 days: -17.1%
Automotive Cast Iron (Rotors/Drums) Estimated prices in Kentucky
Avg price:$269 / ton
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Price analytics
#2 Prepared Steel Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$246 / ton
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Price analytics
Plate & Structural Steel (P&S) Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$246 / ton
Trend for 30 days: -4.8%
Price analytics
Cast Iron (Heavy) Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$211 / ton
Trend for 30 days: -7.5%
Price analytics
Unprepared Steel (Torch & Shear) Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$202 / ton
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Price analytics
Light Iron & Shredder Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$202 / ton
Trend for 90 days: -10.4%
Price analytics
Tin (Sheet Metal) Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$175 / ton
Trend for 30 days: 0.3%
Price analytics
Rebar Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$140 / ton
Trend for 6 mo.: -18.2%
Price analytics
Wire Fence Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$112 / ton
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Steel Turnings Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$108 / ton
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Price chart: #1 Prepared Steel (HMS) and CME Steel/Iron exchange data

This chart helps you track market direction and analyze #1 Prepared Steel (HMS) prices at local scrap yards. The line shows the local trend alongside CME Steel/Iron exchange data. When the exchange ticks up and yard prices haven't followed yet, they typically catch up within a few days — a good signal to wait before selling. When both lines are trending down, lock in your price and sell now before yards lower their offers further.

Current #1 Prepared Steel (HMS) scrap vs. CME Steel/Iron world price (CME)

Avg scrap yard price

$269
Scrap metal dealers
Price gap: +$166 / ton
vs. exchange

Today's world market price (CME)

$103 / ton
✓ For 99.9% pure refined metal
💡 Why is the yard paying a premium over the exchange? The CME price is the global benchmark for primary refined metal in large institutional contracts. U.S. scrap buy prices can sit above that level when regional premiums apply (for aluminum, the Midwest Premium is a familiar example), because clean, furnace-ready grades are already sorted and molten-ready—without the same import and ingot logistics—while local supply and demand still set the final scale price.

Monthly spread: #1 Prepared Steel (HMS) scrap vs. CME Steel/Iron

Market Analysis: This month, the average spread between #1 Prepared Steel (HMS) prices at local scrap yards and the exchange is 115.1%. This is outside the typical historical range for this metal category (112% – 118%). Our data suggests local yard prices haven’t fully updated to reflect current market movements. Browse offers in your area ↑
PeriodWorld price (/ ton)Scrap yard price (/ ton)Spread vs. exchange
June 2026 (current)$104 / ton$224 / ton+$120 (115.1%)
May 2026$112 / ton$112 / ton+$0 (0.4%)
April 2026$108 / ton$157 / ton+$49 (45.5%)
March 2026$105 / ton$179 / ton+$74 (70.6%)
February 2026$103 / ton$157 / ton+$54 (52.8%)
January 2026$108 / ton$90 / ton−$18 (17%)
December 2025$108 / ton$90 / ton−$18 (16.8%)
November 2025$106 / ton$90 / ton−$17 (15.6%)
October 2025$107 / ton$90 / ton−$17 (16%)
September 2025$107 / ton$90 / ton−$17 (16%)
August 2025$105 / ton$90 / ton−$15 (14.3%)
July 2025$102 / ton$90 / ton−$13 (12.5%)
June 2025$101 / ton$90 / ton−$11 (11.3%)

Daily price history for #1 Prepared Steel (HMS)

The table below shows the daily price history for #1 Prepared Steel (HMS) 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.

DateAvg price (/ ton)ChangeRange (Low/High)
$224 / ton−$45$224 – $224
6/19/2026 $269 / ton+$45$269 – $269
6/5/2026 $224 / ton— no change$224 – $224
6/4/2026 $224 / ton−$45$224 – $224
4/9/2026 $269 / ton— no change$269 – $269
4/8/2026 $269 / ton— no change$269 – $269
4/7/2026 $269 / ton−$22$269 – $269
4/6/2026 $291 / ton— no change$291 – $291
4/5/2026 $291 / ton— no change$291 – $291
4/4/2026 $291 / ton+$22$291 – $291
4/3/2026 $269 / ton−$22$269 – $269
4/2/2026 $291 / ton— no change$291 – $291
4/1/2026 $291 / ton— no change$291 – $291
3/31/2026 $291 / ton— no change$291 – $291
3/30/2026 $291 / ton— no change$291 – $291
3/29/2026 $291 / ton— no change$291 – $291
3/28/2026 $291 / ton— no change$291 – $291
3/27/2026 $291 / ton— no change$291 – $291
3/26/2026 $291 / ton+$22$291 – $291
3/25/2026 $269 / ton— no change$269 – $269
3/23/2026 $269 / ton−$22$269 – $269