ScrapPlate & Structural Steel (P&S) Scrap Prices in Indiana
Current Plate & Structural Steel (P&S) prices at scrap yards in Indiana. Compare local offers against the U.S. national average to get the most money for your scrap.
Average scrap price for Plate & Structural Steel (P&S)
National high for this grade: $314 / ton.
Scrap buy price in Indiana — $0.11 / 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.
Plate & Structural Steel (P&S) price reference for Indiana
Scrap yards in Indiana 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 Indiana
These are scrap yards in Indiana 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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🚀 List your scrap yard ⟶| Metal grade | Average price (/ ton) |
|---|---|
| Plate & Structural Steel (P&S) | $246 / ton |
| #1 Prepared Steel (HMS) | $336 / ton |
| Automotive Cast Iron (Rotors/Drums) | $302 / ton |
| #2 Prepared Steel | $269 / ton |
| Light Iron & Shredder | $258 / ton |
| Cast Iron (Heavy) | $224 / ton |
| Unprepared Steel (Torch & Shear) | $202 / ton |
| Tin (Sheet Metal) | $175 / ton |
| Rebar | $140 / ton |
| Wire Fence | $112 / ton |
| Steel Turnings | $108 / ton |
Price chart: Plate & Structural Steel (P&S) and CME Steel/Iron exchange data
This chart helps you track market direction and analyze Plate & Structural Steel (P&S) 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 Plate & Structural Steel (P&S) scrap vs. CME Steel/Iron world price (CME)
Avg scrap yard price
Today's world market price (CME)
Monthly spread: Plate & Structural Steel (P&S) scrap vs. CME Steel/Iron
| Period | World price (/ ton) | Scrap yard price (/ ton) | Spread vs. exchange |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 2026 (current) | $104 / ton | $246 / ton | +$142 (136.6%) |
| May 2026 | $112 / ton | $269 / ton | +$157 (141%) |
| April 2026 | $108 / ton | $291 / ton | +$183 (170.3%) |
| March 2026 | $105 / ton | $202 / ton | +$97 (91.9%) |
| February 2026 | $103 / ton | $134 / ton | +$32 (31%) |
| 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 | $99 / ton | $90 / ton | −$10 (9.7%) |
| May 2025 | $97 / ton | $90 / ton | −$7 (7.6%) |
| April 2025 | $97 / ton | $90 / ton | −$7 (7.6%) |
| March 2025 | $97 / ton | $90 / ton | −$7 (7.6%) |
| February 2025 | $97 / ton | $90 / ton | −$7 (7.6%) |
| January 2025 | $97 / ton | $134 / ton | +$37 (38.6%) |
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.
| Date | Avg price (/ ton) | Change | Range (Low/High) |
|---|---|---|---|
| $246 / ton | −$45 | $246 – $246 | |
| 5/31/2026 | $291 / ton | +$45 | $291 – $291 |
| 5/29/2026 | $246 / ton | −$45 | $246 – $246 |
| 5/28/2026 | $291 / ton | — no change | $291 – $291 |
| 5/27/2026 | $291 / ton | — no change | $291 – $291 |
| 5/26/2026 | $291 / ton | — no change | $291 – $291 |
| 5/25/2026 | $291 / ton | — no change | $291 – $291 |
| 5/24/2026 | $291 / ton | +$45 | $291 – $291 |
| 5/23/2026 | $246 / ton | −$45 | $246 – $246 |
| 5/22/2026 | $291 / ton | — no change | $291 – $291 |
| 5/21/2026 | $291 / ton | +$45 | $291 – $291 |
| 5/20/2026 | $246 / ton | −$45 | $246 – $246 |
| 5/19/2026 | $291 / ton | +$45 | $291 – $291 |
| 5/18/2026 | $246 / ton | −$45 | $246 – $246 |
| 5/17/2026 | $291 / ton | +$45 | $291 – $291 |
| 5/16/2026 | $246 / ton | — no change | $246 – $246 |
| 5/15/2026 | $246 / ton | — no change | $246 – $246 |
| 5/14/2026 | $246 / ton | −$45 | $246 – $246 |
| 5/13/2026 | $291 / ton | +$45 | $291 – $291 |
| 5/11/2026 | $246 / ton | −$45 | $246 – $246 |
| 5/10/2026 | $291 / ton | — no change | $291 – $291 |
| 5/9/2026 | $291 / ton | — no change | $291 – $291 |
| 5/8/2026 | $291 / ton | +$45 | $291 – $291 |
| 5/7/2026 | $246 / ton | −$45 | $246 – $246 |
| 5/6/2026 | $291 / ton | — no change | $291 – $291 |
| 5/5/2026 | $291 / ton | +$45 | $291 – $291 |
| 5/4/2026 | $246 / ton | −$22 | $246 – $246 |
| 5/3/2026 | $269 / ton | −$67 | $269 – $269 |
| 5/2/2026 | $336 / ton | +$45 | $336 – $336 |
| 5/1/2026 | $291 / ton | — no change | $291 – $291 |
| 4/30/2026 | $291 / ton | +$45 | $291 – $291 |
| 4/27/2026 | $246 / ton | −$45 | $246 – $246 |
| 4/26/2026 | $291 / ton | +$45 | $291 – $291 |
| 4/25/2026 | $246 / ton | — no change | $246 – $246 |
| 4/23/2026 | $246 / ton | −$45 | $246 – $246 |
| 4/20/2026 | $291 / ton | −$22 | $291 – $291 |
| 4/19/2026 | $314 / ton | +$22 | $314 – $314 |
| 4/17/2026 | $291 / ton | −$22 | $291 – $291 |
| 4/16/2026 | $314 / ton | +$22 | $314 – $314 |
| 4/15/2026 | $291 / ton | −$22 | $291 – $291 |
| 4/8/2026 | $314 / ton | — no change | $314 – $314 |
| 4/5/2026 | $314 / ton | +$22 | $314 – $314 |
| 4/4/2026 | $291 / ton | −$22 | $291 – $291 |
| 4/2/2026 | $314 / ton | +$22 | $314 – $314 |
| 4/1/2026 | $291 / ton | −$22 | $291 – $291 |
| 3/31/2026 | $314 / ton | +$45 | $314 – $314 |
| 3/30/2026 | $269 / ton | −$45 | $269 – $269 |
| 3/29/2026 | $314 / ton | +$22 | $314 – $314 |
| 3/28/2026 | $291 / ton | −$22 | $291 – $291 |
| 3/27/2026 | $314 / ton | +$22 | $314 – $314 |
| 3/25/2026 | $291 / ton | −$22 | $291 – $291 |
| 3/24/2026 | $314 / ton | — no change | $314 – $314 |
| 3/23/2026 | $314 / ton | +$45 | $314 – $314 |
| 2/17/2026 | $269 / ton | +$45 | $269 – $269 |
Map of scrap yards buying Plate & Structural Steel (P&S)
The map below shows locations currently listing prices for Plate & Structural Steel (P&S). Select your state on the map or from the list to see current per ton rates from local yards near you.