Average scrap price for Plate & Structural Steel (P&S)

Market baseline. Local prices last verified on 2/17/2026.
$269/ ton+$22 (11.1%)
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: $269
Lowest price $224
Highest price$224Who pays the most? ⟶

National high for this grade: $291 / ton.

How to read scrap yard offers Lexington, South Carolina

Scrap buy price in Lexington, South Carolina — $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 $179 to $224.
Sep '25Dec '25Mar '26Jun '26Today
Market snapshot
Stable market. Prices have held steady over the past year.
Pricing verified from 1 live board rate in this area.

Plate & Structural Steel (P&S) price reference for Lexington (South Carolina)

Scrap yards in Lexington (South Carolina) 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. Plate & Structural Steel (P&S) prices across the U.S. →

Where to sell Plate & Structural Steel (P&S) in Lexington

These are scrap yards in Lexington (South Carolina) that recently updated Plate & Structural Steel (P&S) 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: 3' Prepared P&S Steel
2308 Two Notch Rd, Lexington, SC 29072 Plan route
$224/ ton

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Compare Plate & Structural Steel (P&S) prices with other Steel & Iron (Ferrous) grades

See the exact price difference between Plate & Structural Steel (P&S) and similar grades like Light Iron & Shredder or Automotive Cast Iron (Rotors/Drums). Compare the figures below — they use / ton so they line up with the headline average.

Current price Plate & Structural Steel (P&S)
Plate & Structural Steel (P&S) Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$269 / ton
Trend for 90 days: +10.2%
Light Iron & Shredder Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$291 / ton
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Automotive Cast Iron (Rotors/Drums) Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$265 / ton
Trend for 30 days: +7.3%
Price analytics
#2 Prepared Steel Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$224 / ton
Trend for 30 days: -0.9%
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#1 Prepared Steel (HMS) Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$202 / ton
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Price analytics
Tin (Sheet Metal) Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$179 / ton
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Unprepared Steel (Torch & Shear) Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$157 / ton
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Cast Iron (Heavy) Estimated prices in South Carolina
Avg price:$157 / ton
Trend for 6 mo.: -7.3%
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:$101 / ton
Trend for 6 mo.: +12.5%
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Rebar Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$67 / ton
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Daily price history for Plate & Structural Steel (P&S)

The table below shows the daily price history for Plate & Structural Steel (P&S) 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
1/12/2026 $202 / ton+$22$202 – $202
11/27/2025 $179 / ton+$22$179 – $179
7/12/2025 $157 / ton−$22$157 – $157
4/20/2025 $179 / ton−$22$179 – $179
3/28/2025 $202 / ton+$22$202 – $202
12/9/2024 $179 / ton−$22$179 – $179
10/31/2023 $202 / ton+$22$202 – $202
1/28/2023 $179 / ton−$22$179 – $179
1/29/2022 $202 / ton−$22$202 – $202
4/22/2021 $224 / ton−$22$224 – $224