Price trends for ferrous scrap (steel and iron) by grade

over the last 30 days

In the last month in the Steel & Iron (Ferrous) category: price is up for 4 grades, price is steady for 3 grades, and price is down for 4 grades.

How Have Prices Moved Over the Last 52 Weeks?
Over the past year, the category average ranged from $134 to $246. All values are per ton.
May '25Aug '25Nov '25Feb '26Today
How Yard Prices Track the Exchange (CME)
Average discount to the exchange for this category: ~50.1% (-$218 / ton). Based on 11 grades with exchange data. Normal range for this category: 20%–77%.
✓ All 11 grades are within normal market range

U.S. National Price Benchmark — Steel & Iron (Ferrous) in Royalton (Pennsylvania)

Local scrap yards in Royalton (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. Steel & Iron (Ferrous) prices across the U.S. →

Steel & Iron (Ferrous) scrap prices by grade in Royalton

Here is the Steel & Iron (Ferrous) data we have on file for Royalton (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.

Avg. Price:$347 / tonRange: $269 – $426 / ton
Trend for 30 days: -16.6%
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Plate & Structural Steel (P&S) U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$291 / tonRange: $269 – $314 / ton
Trend for 30 days: +1.3%
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#1 Prepared Steel (HMS) U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$269 / tonRange: $224 – $314 / ton
Trend for 30 days: -17.4%
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#2 Prepared Steel U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$258 / tonRange: $224 – $291 / ton
Trend for 30 days: 0.2%
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Light Iron & Shredder U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$258 / tonRange: $224 – $291 / ton
Trend for 30 days: -1.5%
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Cast Iron (Heavy) U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$235 / tonRange: $179 – $291 / ton
Trend for 30 days: -11.3%
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Unprepared Steel (Torch & Shear) U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$224 / tonRange: $157 – $291 / ton
Trend for 30 days: -22.3%
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+4.9% / 30 days
Tin (Sheet Metal) U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$202 / tonRange: $179 – $224 / ton
Trend for 30 days: +4.9%
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+2.9% / 90 days
Steel Turnings U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$112 / tonRange: $90 – $134 / ton
Trend for 90 days: +2.9%
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+20.0% / 90 days
Rebar U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$101 / tonRange: $67 – $134 / ton
Trend for 90 days: +20.0%
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+8.3% / 6 mo.
Wire Fence U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$101 / tonRange: $90 – $112 / ton
Trend for 6 mo.: +8.3%
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Scrap yards paying the most for ferrous scrap (steel and iron) in Royalton

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

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Royalton, Pennsylvania2 grades on price list
CAST IRON
$134 / ton
LIGHT IRON
$134 / ton

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Compare ferrous scrap (steel and iron) grades and their value

Ferrous scrap pricing follows CME Steel/Iron (US domestic) with local market adjustments. Grade, size, and contamination (concrete, rubber, non-ferrous metals) determine per-ton payout. Identifying your material correctly before selling is the single most effective step to maximize your payout.

GradeExchange (ton)Yard price (ton)Grade Quality
Automotive Cast Iron (Rotors/Drums) $436 / ton CME$347 / ton
High Grade80%
Plate & Structural Steel (P&S) $436 / ton CME$291 / ton
High Grade67%
#1 Prepared Steel (HMS) $436 / ton CME$269 / ton
High Grade62%
#2 Prepared Steel $436 / ton CME$258 / ton
Mid Grade59%
Light Iron & Shredder $436 / ton CME$258 / ton
Mid Grade59%
Cast Iron (Heavy) $436 / ton CME$235 / ton
Mid Grade54%
Unprepared Steel (Torch & Shear) $436 / ton CME$224 / ton
Mid Grade51%
Tin (Sheet Metal) $436 / ton CME$202 / ton
Mid Grade46%
Steel Turnings $436 / ton CME$112 / ton
Low Grade26%
Rebar $436 / ton CME$101 / ton
Low Grade23%
Wire Fence $436 / ton CME$101 / ton
Low Grade23%

📊 What determines the value of ferrous scrap (steel and iron):

  • HMS #1 Prepared steel: The benchmark ferrous grade — clean, heavy plate, structural steel, and beam cut to spec. Highest per-ton rate.
  • HMS #2 Unprepared: Larger, uncut sections; torched or shear-cut but not fully prepped — priced below HMS #1.
  • Plate & structural (P&S): Thick plate, I-beams, and structural sections — often a premium grade or grouped with HMS #1 depending on the yard.
  • Cast iron (heavy): Engine blocks, industrial castings — separate price from steel scrap. Cast iron is brittle; test with a file or hammer.
  • Light iron & shredder: Thin-gauge sheet, auto bodies, appliances — the lowest ferrous grade. Priced per ton significantly below HMS.
  • Rebar: Grade 40/60 rebar — may be priced as structural or light iron depending on condition and quantity.
💡 Tip: Cut oversized steel to yard-length (usually under 5 ft) before selling — most yards discount or refuse material that's too long to shred.