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

over the last 90 days

In the last 3 months in the Steel & Iron (Ferrous) category: price is up for 1 grade, price is steady for 5 grades, and price is down for 5 grades.

How Have Prices Moved Over the Last 52 Weeks?
Over the past year, the category average ranged from $134 to $224. 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 4 local yards Texas.

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

Local scrap yards in Texas 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 Texas

Here is the Steel & Iron (Ferrous) data we have on file for Texas. 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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+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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#2 Prepared Steel Based on 3 yards
Avg. Price:$202 / tonRange: $179 – $224 / ton
Trend for 90 days: -7.7%
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Light Iron & Shredder U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$202 / tonRange: $179 – $224 / ton
Trend for 30 days: -5.1%
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Avg. Price:$202 / tonRange: $179 – $224 / ton
Trend for 90 days: -3.7%
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#1 Prepared Steel (HMS) Based on 2 yards
Avg. Price:$179 / tonRange: $157 – $202 / ton
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Tin (Sheet Metal) Based on 4 yards
Avg. Price:$157 / tonRange: $134 – $179 / ton
Trend for 6 mo.: -7.1%
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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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Cast Iron (Heavy) Based on 1 yard
Avg. Price:$112 / tonRange: $112 – $112 / ton
Trend for 90 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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Scrap yards paying the most for ferrous scrap (steel and iron) in Texas

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

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Updated 10/10/2026

CMC Recycling

Dallas, Texas•4 grades on price list
#1 Prepared Steel
$157 / ton|🠅 $22 (17%)
#1 Unprepared Steel
$134 / ton|🠇 $22 (14%)
Cast Iron
$179 / ton
Shred/Tin
$134 / ton|🠇 $22 (14%)
Updated 10/7/2026

CMC Recycling

Fort Worth, Texas•5 grades on price list
#1 Prepared Steel
$202 / ton|🠇 $22 (10%)
#2 Prepared Steel
$179 / ton|🠇 $22 (11%)
#1 Unprepared Steel
$179 / ton|🠅 $22 (14%)
Cast Iron
$112 / ton
Shred/Tin
$134 / ton|🠇 $22 (14%)
Updated 8/29/2026

Orange Recycling - Scrap Yard in Texas

Orange, Texas•3 grades on price list
Short Iron
$202 / ton|🠇 $22 (10%)
Long Iron
$179 / ton|🠇 $22 (11%)
Steel / Tin
$179 / ton|🠇 $22 (11%)
Updated 8/18/2026

Best Scrap Yard Prices in Livingston, Texas - Eastex Recycling

Point Blank, Texas•3 grades on price list
Short Iron
$224 / ton
Long Iron
$224 / ton
Steel / Tin
$224 / ton
Updated 5/31/2026

Decatur Iron & Metal Recycling

Decatur, Texas•3 grades on price list
Short Iron
$157 / ton
Long Iron
$134 / ton
Tin
$134 / ton|🠅 $22 (20%)
Updated 2/17/2026

Port Arthur Recycling - Get Best Scrap Prices in Texas

Port Arthur, Texas•3 grades on price list
Short Iron
$224 / ton|🠅 $45 (25%)
Long Iron
$202 / ton|🠅 $45 (29%)
Steel/Tin
$157 / ton

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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.

Calculate the value of your ferrous scrap (steel and iron) lot

Selling a mixed load? Pick the grades below — a weight field appears after you select at least one grade, then the calculator estimates your haul's value from current average prices Texas.

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