SchrottCurrent #1 Prepared Steel (HMS) Scrap Prices in Hobart
Current #1 Prepared Steel (HMS) prices at scrap yards in Hobart (Indiana). Compare local offers against the U.S. national average to get the most money for your scrap.
Average #1 Prepared Steel (HMS) Price
Scrap buy price in Hobart, Indiana — $0.13 / lb (single yard offer in our database). Compare with prices across Ukraine below to estimate the real value of this scrap grade.
Pricing verified from 1 live board rate in this area.
#1 Prepared Steel (HMS) price reference for Hobart (Indiana)
Scrap yards in Hobart (Indiana) don't always update their prices in real time. To give you a reliable current value, we use the U.S. national average ($0.12 / lb). 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. →
Top Scrap Yards Buying #1 Prepared Steel in Hobart, IN
These are scrap yards in Hobart (Indiana) 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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🚀 List your scrap yard ⟶| Metal grade | Average price (per lb) |
|---|---|
| #1 Prepared Steel (HMS) | $0.12 / lb |
| Automotive Cast Iron (Rotors/Drums) | $0.17 / lb |
| Plate & Structural Steel (P&S) | $0.13 / lb |
| Cast Iron (Heavy) | $0.13 / lb |
| #2 Prepared Steel | $0.12 / lb |
| Unprepared Steel (Torch & Shear) | $0.09 / lb |
| Light Iron & Shredder | $0.09 / lb |
| Tin (Sheet Metal) | $0.08 / lb |
| Rebar | $0.06 / lb |
| Steel Turnings | $0.05 / lb |
| Wire Fence | $0.04 / lb |
Historical Price Trends for #1 Prepared Steel (HMS)
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#1 Prepared Steel (HMS): Scrap Yard Price vs. World Market (CME)
Avg scrap yard price
Today's world market price (CME)
#1 Prepared Steel (HMS): Spread vs. Exchange — Monthly History
| Period | World price (per lb) | Scrap yard price (per lb) | Spread vs. exchange |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 (current) | $0.1943 / lb | $0.13 / lb | −$0.06 (33.1%) |
| April 2026 | $0.1872 / lb | $0.14 / lb | −$0.05 (25.2%) |
| March 2026 | $0.1774 / lb | $0.12 / lb | −$0.06 (32.4%) |
| February 2026 | $0.1697 / lb | $0.11 / lb | −$0.06 (35.2%) |
| January 2026 | $0.1692 / lb | $0.11 / lb | −$0.06 (35%) |
| December 2025 | $0.1653 / lb | $0.11 / lb | −$0.06 (33.5%) |
| November 2025 | $0.1626 / lb | $0.11 / lb | −$0.05 (32.3%) |
| October 2025 | $0.1588 / lb | $0.11 / lb | −$0.05 (30.7%) |
| September 2025 | $0.1557 / lb | $0.10 / lb | −$0.06 (35.8%) |
| August 2025 | $0.1588 / lb | $0.11 / lb | −$0.05 (30.7%) |
| July 2025 | $0.1592 / lb | $0.11 / lb | −$0.05 (30.9%) |
| June 2025 | $0.1550 / lb | $0.10 / lb | −$0.06 (35.5%) |
| May 2025 | $0.1579 / lb | $0.11 / lb | −$0.05 (30.3%) |
| April 2025 | $0.1612 / lb | $0.11 / lb | −$0.05 (31.8%) |
| March 2025 | $0.1692 / lb | $0.11 / lb | −$0.06 (35%) |
| February 2025 | $0.1660 / lb | $0.12 / lb | −$0.05 (27.7%) |
| January 2025 | $0.1664 / lb | $0.12 / lb | −$0.05 (27.9%) |
#1 Prepared Steel (HMS) 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0.13 / lb | −$0.01 | $0.13 – $0.13 | |
| 5/5/2026 | $0.14 / lb | −$0.01 | $0.14 – $0.14 |
| 5/4/2026 | $0.15 / lb | +$0.01 | $0.15 – $0.15 |
| 5/3/2026 | $0.14 / lb | −$0.01 | $0.14 – $0.14 |
| 5/2/2026 | $0.15 / lb | — no change | $0.15 – $0.15 |
| 5/1/2026 | $0.15 / lb | — no change | $0.15 – $0.15 |
| 4/30/2026 | $0.15 / lb | — no change | $0.15 – $0.15 |
| 4/28/2026 | $0.15 / lb | +$0.01 | $0.15 – $0.15 |
| 4/27/2026 | $0.14 / lb | −$0.01 | $0.14 – $0.14 |
| 4/26/2026 | $0.15 / lb | — no change | $0.15 – $0.15 |
| 4/25/2026 | $0.15 / lb | — no change | $0.15 – $0.15 |
| 4/23/2026 | $0.15 / lb | +$0.02 | $0.15 – $0.15 |
| 4/22/2026 | $0.13 / lb | −$0.02 | $0.13 – $0.13 |
| 4/19/2026 | $0.15 / lb | — no change | $0.14 – $0.16 |
| 4/17/2026 | $0.15 / lb | +$0.01 | $0.15 – $0.15 |
| 4/16/2026 | $0.14 / lb | −$0.01 | $0.14 – $0.14 |
| 4/15/2026 | $0.15 / lb | −$0.01 | $0.15 – $0.15 |
| 4/11/2026 | $0.16 / lb | +$0.02 | $0.16 – $0.16 |
| 4/9/2026 | $0.14 / lb | +$0.02 | $0.14 – $0.14 |
| 4/7/2026 | $0.12 / lb | −$0.02 | $0.12 – $0.12 |
| 4/2/2026 | $0.14 / lb | +$0.02 | $0.14 – $0.14 |
| 4/1/2026 | $0.12 / lb | −$0.02 | $0.12 – $0.12 |
| 3/29/2026 | $0.14 / lb | +$0.02 | $0.14 – $0.14 |
| 3/28/2026 | $0.12 / lb | — no change | $0.12 – $0.12 |
| 3/27/2026 | $0.12 / lb | −$0.02 | $0.12 – $0.12 |
| 3/26/2026 | $0.14 / lb | — no change | $0.14 – $0.14 |
| 3/25/2026 | $0.14 / lb | +$0.02 | $0.14 – $0.14 |
| 2/17/2026 | $0.12 / lb | −$0.02 | $0.12 – $0.12 |
| 2/7/2025 | $0.14 / lb | +$0.03 | $0.14 – $0.14 |
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