Average scrap price for #1 Prepared Steel (HMS)

Market baseline. Local prices last verified on 3/22/2026.
$246/ ton−$22 (9.1%)
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: $246
Lowest price $224
Highest price$224Who pays the most? ⟶

National high for this grade: $336 / ton.

How to read scrap yard offers Kansas

Scrap buy price in Kansas — $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 $314.
Jun '25Sep '25Dec '25Mar '26Today
Market response to CME pricing
Current spread vs. exchange (today): ~120.0% (+$134/ ton). Typical spread for this grade: 5%–116%
⚠️ Local prices haven't caught up with the exchange yet
Market snapshot
Stable market. Prices have held steady over the past 6 months.
Pricing verified from 1 live board rate in this area.

#1 Prepared Steel (HMS) price reference for Kansas

Scrap yards in Kansas 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 Kansas

These are scrap yards in Kansas 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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CMC Recycling

Listed as: #1 Prepared Steel
501 S 20th St, Independence, KS 67301 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 Plate & Structural Steel (P&S). 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:$246 / ton
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Automotive Cast Iron (Rotors/Drums) Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$336 / ton
Trend for 30 days: -7.7%
Price analytics
Plate & Structural Steel (P&S) Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$255 / ton
Trend for 30 days: -3.1%
Price analytics
Light Iron & Shredder Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$241 / ton
Trend for 30 days: -2.0%
Price analytics
Cast Iron (Heavy) Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$211 / ton
Trend for 30 days: -7.5%
Price analytics
#2 Prepared Steel Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$202 / ton
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Price analytics
Unprepared Steel (Torch & Shear) Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$179 / ton
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Price analytics
Tin (Sheet Metal) Based on 2 scrap yards
Avg price:$179 / ton
Trend for 90 days: +0.8%
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%
Price analytics
Steel Turnings Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$108 / ton
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Price analytics

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

Avg scrap yard price

$246
Scrap metal dealers
Price gap: +$143 / 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$90 / ton−$22 (19.7%)
April 2026$108 / ton$90 / ton−$18 (16.8%)
March 2026$105 / ton$134 / ton+$29 (27.9%)
February 2026$103 / ton$134 / ton+$32 (31%)
January 2026$108 / ton$134 / ton+$26 (24.5%)
December 2025$108 / ton$112 / ton+$4 (4%)
November 2025$106 / ton$134 / ton+$28 (26.6%)
October 2025$107 / ton$134 / ton+$28 (26.1%)
September 2025$107 / ton$112 / ton+$5 (5%)
August 2025$105 / ton$90 / ton−$15 (14.3%)
July 2025$102 / ton$90 / ton−$13 (12.5%)
June 2025$99 / ton$90 / ton−$10 (9.7%)
May 2025$97 / ton$90 / ton−$7 (7.6%)
April 2025$97 / ton$134 / ton+$37 (38.6%)
March 2025$97 / ton$112 / ton+$15 (15.5%)
February 2025$97 / ton$112 / ton+$15 (15.5%)
January 2025$97 / ton$112 / ton+$15 (15.5%)
December 2024$97 / ton$90 / ton−$7 (7.6%)
November 2024$97 / ton$90 / ton−$7 (7.6%)
October 2024$97 / ton$112 / ton+$15 (15.5%)
September 2024$97 / ton$90 / ton−$7 (7.6%)
August 2024$97 / ton$90 / ton−$7 (7.6%)
July 2024$97 / ton$90 / ton−$7 (7.6%)
June 2024$97 / ton$90 / ton−$7 (7.6%)
May 2024$97 / ton$112 / ton+$15 (15.5%)
April 2024$97 / ton$134 / ton+$37 (38.6%)
March 2024$97 / ton$90 / ton−$7 (7.6%)
February 2024$97 / ton$90 / ton−$7 (7.6%)
January 2024$97 / ton$90 / ton−$7 (7.6%)
December 2023$97 / ton$90 / ton−$7 (7.6%)
November 2023$97 / ton$134 / ton+$37 (38.6%)
October 2023$97 / ton$134 / ton+$37 (38.6%)
September 2023$97 / ton$134 / ton+$37 (38.6%)
August 2023$97 / ton$90 / ton−$7 (7.6%)
July 2023$97 / ton$90 / ton−$7 (7.6%)
June 2023$97 / ton$90 / ton−$7 (7.6%)
May 2023$97 / ton$134 / ton+$37 (38.6%)
April 2023$97 / ton$90 / ton−$7 (7.6%)
March 2023$97 / ton$134 / ton+$37 (38.6%)
February 2023$97 / ton$90 / ton−$7 (7.6%)
January 2023$97 / ton$134 / ton+$37 (38.6%)
December 2022$97 / ton$90 / ton−$7 (7.6%)
November 2022$97 / ton$112 / ton+$15 (15.5%)
October 2022$97 / ton$90 / ton−$7 (7.6%)
September 2022$97 / ton$90 / ton−$7 (7.6%)
August 2022$97 / ton$90 / ton−$7 (7.6%)
July 2022$97 / ton$90 / ton−$7 (7.6%)
June 2022$97 / ton$90 / ton−$7 (7.6%)
May 2022$97 / ton$90 / ton−$7 (7.6%)
April 2022$97 / ton$90 / ton−$7 (7.6%)
March 2022$97 / ton$90 / ton−$7 (7.6%)
February 2022$97 / ton$90 / ton−$7 (7.6%)
January 2022$97 / ton$112 / ton+$15 (15.5%)
December 2021$97 / ton$112 / ton+$15 (15.5%)
November 2021$97 / ton$112 / ton+$15 (15.5%)
October 2021$97 / ton$90 / ton−$7 (7.6%)
September 2021$97 / ton$90 / ton−$7 (7.6%)
August 2021$97 / ton$112 / ton+$15 (15.5%)
July 2021$97 / ton$112 / ton+$15 (15.5%)
June 2021$97 / ton$90 / ton−$7 (7.6%)
May 2021$97 / ton$90 / ton−$7 (7.6%)

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−$22$224 – $224
2/17/2026 $246 / ton+$22$246 – $246
1/19/2026 $224 / ton+$22$224 – $224
12/19/2025 $202 / ton+$22$202 – $202
11/24/2025 $179 / ton−$134$179 – $179
11/3/2025 $314 / ton+$157$314 – $314
10/10/2025 $157 / ton−$22$157 – $157
9/13/2025 $179 / ton−$45$179 – $179
4/20/2025 $224 / ton−$22$224 – $224
3/5/2025 $246 / ton+$45$246 – $246
1/26/2025 $202 / ton+$22$202 – $202
10/7/2024 $179 / ton−$22$179 – $179
5/27/2024 $202 / ton−$22$202 – $202
4/24/2024 $224 / ton−$22$224 – $224
11/30/2023 $246 / ton+$22$246 – $246
10/31/2023 $224 / ton+$22$224 – $224
10/4/2023 $202 / ton−$22$202 – $202
9/30/2023 $224 / ton−$22$224 – $224
5/28/2023 $246 / ton−$45$246 – $246
3/25/2023 $291 / ton+$67$291 – $291
1/28/2023 $224 / ton+$45$224 – $224
11/27/2022 $179 / ton+$22$179 – $179
1/29/2022 $157 / ton−$22$157 – $157
1/2/2022 $179 / ton−$22$179 – $179
12/2/2021 $202 / ton−$22$202 – $202
8/3/2021 $224 / ton+$45$224 – $224