Price trends for stainless steel scrap by grade

over the last 90 days

In the last 3 months in the Stainless Steel category: price is up for 1 grade and price is steady for 3 grades.

How Have Prices Moved Over the Last 52 Weeks?
Over the past year, the category average ranged from $0.38 to $0.55.
Nov '25Feb '26May '26Aug '26Today
Category Grades
The Stainless Steel category has 4 grades with current prices on file. No exchange data is configured for this category — prices shown are sourced directly from local yards.
Data Sources
Data source: live prices from 2 local yards Pennsylvania.

U.S. National Price Benchmark — Stainless Steel in Pennsylvania

Local scrap yards in Pennsylvania sometimes post their prices with a short delay. To keep you informed of what your metal is worth right now, we use U.S. national averages as a reference. The secondary metals market responds to exchange moves in sync across the country — use this national benchmark when negotiating with local buyers. Stainless Steel prices across the U.S. →

Stainless Steel scrap prices by grade in Pennsylvania

Here is the Stainless Steel data we have on file for Pennsylvania. Local yards don't always update their online prices daily — if your grade isn't listed, use the National Benchmark above as leverage when negotiating with local buyers.

316 Stainless Steel U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$0.85/ lbRange: $0.70 – $1.00/ lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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18/8 Stainless Steel U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$0.50/ lbRange: $0.50 – $0.50/ lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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+6.1% / 90 days
304 Stainless Steel U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$0.33/ lbRange: $0.30 – $0.36/ lb
Trend for 90 days: +6.1%
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300 Series Stainless Steel Based on 2 yards
Avg. Price:$0.23/ lbRange: $0.20 – $0.25/ lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Scrap yards paying the most for stainless steel scrap in Pennsylvania

Live prices from local scrap yards in Pennsylvania. Compare offers and find the buyer paying the most.

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Updated 8/28/2026

SOS Metals Inc.

Mount Carmel Township, Pennsylvania•1 grade on price list
STAINLESS STEEL
$0.20/ lb|🠇 $0.05 (20%)
Updated 8/25/2026

American Steel Processing

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania•1 grade on price list
Stainless
$0.45/ lb|🠅 $0.03 (7%)
Updated 7/13/2026

Royalton Recycling - Roll Off Dumpster Service & Scrap Metal Recycling

Royalton, Pennsylvania•1 grade on price list
STAINLESS STEEL
$0.25/ lb
Updated 4/15/2026

Sahd Metal Recycling

Columbia, Pennsylvania•1 grade on price list
Stainless steel
$0.38/ lb|🠅 $0.03 (9%)
Updated 3/22/2026

Iron City Steel & Recycling

Crescent Township, Pennsylvania•1 grade on price list
Stainless Steel
$0.42/ lb
Updated 2/17/2026

Three Rivers Recycling LLC

Harmony Township, Pennsylvania•2 grades on price list
304 Stainless Steel
$0.35/ lb|🠅 $0.10 (40%)
316 Stainless Steel - SOLIDS
$0.75/ lb|🠅 $0.20 (36%)

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Buyout price trends for stainless steel scrap by grade

The chart shows average buyout prices by grade for stainless steel scrap from local scrap yards. When the line trends up, yards are raising their offers and it may pay to wait. When it turns down, lock in your price now. Use the grade selector above the chart to switch views.

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