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 1 grade, price is steady for 8 grades, and price is down for 2 grades.

How Have Prices Moved Over the Last 52 Weeks?
Over the past year, the category average ranged from $134 to $202. All values are per ton.
Nov '25Feb '26May '26Aug '26Today
Category Grades
The Steel & Iron (Ferrous) category has 11 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 South Carolina.

U.S. National Price Benchmark — Steel & Iron (Ferrous) in South Carolina

Local scrap yards in South Carolina 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 South Carolina

Here is the Steel & Iron (Ferrous) data we have on file for South Carolina. 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:$314 / tonRange: $291 – $336 / ton
Trend for 30 days: -2.9%
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Light Iron & Shredder Based on 1 yard
Avg. Price:$291 / tonRange: $291 – $291 / ton
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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+5.0% / 30 days
Plate & Structural Steel (P&S) U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$280 / tonRange: $269 – $291 / ton
Trend for 30 days: +5.0%
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#1 Prepared Steel (HMS) Based on 2 yards
Avg. Price:$202 / tonRange: $202 – $202 / ton
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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#2 Prepared Steel U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$202 / tonRange: $179 – $224 / ton
Trend for 30 days: -2.9%
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Tin (Sheet Metal) Based on 2 yards
Avg. Price:$179 / tonRange: $179 – $179 / ton
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Avg. Price:$157 / tonRange: $157 – $157 / ton
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Rebar U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$134 / tonRange: $112 – $157 / ton
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Steel Turnings U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$112 / tonRange: $112 – $112 / ton
Trend for 6 mo.: 0.0%
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Wire Fence U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$112 / tonRange: $112 – $112 / ton
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Cast Iron (Heavy) Based on 1 yard
Avg. Price:$90 / tonRange: $90 – $90 / ton
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Scrap yards paying the most for ferrous scrap (steel and iron) in South Carolina

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

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Updated 10/29/2026

CMC Recycling

Columbia, South Carolina•4 grades on price list
#1 Prepared Steel
$202 / ton|🠅 $45 (29%)
#1 Unprepared Steel
$157 / ton|🠅 $45 (40%)
Cast Iron
$90 / ton|🠇 $67 (43%)
Shred/Tin
$179 / ton
Updated 8/12/2026

CMC Recycling

Lexington, South Carolina•5 grades on price list
#1 Prepared Steel
$202 / ton|🠅 $45 (29%)
3' Prepared P&S Steel
$224 / ton|🠅 $22 (11%)
#1 Unprepared Steel
$157 / ton
Whole Auto Bodies (no hybrid vehicles)
$291 / ton|🠅 $22 (8%)
Shred/Tin
$179 / ton|🠅 $45 (33%)
Updated 3/23/2026

CMC Recycling

Spartanburg, South Carolina•4 grades on price list
Short Iron #2 HMS Prepared
$134 / ton|🠇 $22 (14%)
Long Iron/#1 and #2 HMS Unprepared
$112 / ton|🠇 $22 (17%)
Whole Auto Bodies
$157 / ton|🠇 $22 (13%)
Shredder Tin
$134 / ton|🠇 $22 (14%)
Updated 3/23/2026

CMC Recycling

Florence, South Carolina•3 grades on price list
#1 Prepared Steel
$179 / ton|🠅 $90 (100%)
#1 Unprepared Steel
$157 / ton|🠅 $67 (75%)
Shred/Tin
$112 / ton|🠅 $45 (67%)
Updated 3/22/2026

CMC Recycling

Anderson, South Carolina•4 grades on price list
Short Iron #2 HMS Prepared
$134 / ton|🠇 $22 (14%)
Long Iron/#1 and #2 HMS Unprepared
$112 / ton|🠇 $22 (17%)
Whole Auto Bodies
$157 / ton|🠇 $22 (13%)
Shredder Tin
$134 / ton|🠇 $22 (14%)
Updated 2/17/2026

CMC Recycling

Wellford, South Carolina•4 grades on price list
Short Iron #2 HMS Prepared
$134 / ton|🠇 $22 (14%)
Long Iron/#1 and #2 HMS Unprepared
$134 / ton|🠇 $22 (14%)
Whole Auto Bodies
$157 / ton|🠇 $22 (13%)
Shredder Tin
$134 / ton|🠇 $22 (14%)

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Buyout price trends for ferrous scrap (steel and iron) by grade

The chart shows average buyout prices by grade for ferrous scrap (steel and iron) 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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