Average scrap price for Tungsten Carbide

180-day market: price lists from 1 yard. As of 1/8/2026.
$15.00/ lb+$0.50 (3.4%)
GT = Gross Ton (2240 lbs)
Avg: $15.00
Lowest price $15.00
Highest price$15.00Who pays the most? ⟶
How to read scrap yard offers Texas

Scrap buy price in Texas — $15.00 / lb (single yard offer in our database). Compare with prices across Ukraine below to estimate the real value of this scrap grade.

52-week price range
Over the past year, prices ranged from $5.00 to $15.00.
Jun '25Sep '25Dec '25Mar '26Today
Market snapshot
Stable market. Prices have held steady over the past 6 months.
Pricing verified from 1 live board rate (out of 2 tracked local buyers).

Where to sell Tungsten Carbide in Texas

Scrap yards in Texas buying Tungsten Carbide — with current per-pound rates listed. Prices shown are indicative; actual payouts may vary by lot size, date, and material condition. Call ahead to confirm today’s price and minimum quantity. For large lots, ask about specialty or volume pricing.

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Astro City Scrap Metal

Listed as: Tungsten Carbide (Inserts and Drills)
4530 N Shepherd Dr, Houston, TX 77018 Plan route
$15.00/ lb
Updated 279 days ago

Allstar Recycling

Listed as: Carbide
32331 TX-249, Pinehurst, TX 77362 Plan route
$5.00/ lb

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Compare Tungsten Carbide prices with other High Temp & Specialty grades

See the exact price difference between Tungsten Carbide and similar grades like Tantalum or Pure Tungsten. Compare the current rates per pound below to ensure you get the maximum payout for your sorted scrap.

Current price Tungsten Carbide
Tungsten Carbide Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$15.00 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Tantalum Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$9.00 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Pure Tungsten Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$6.00 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Hastelloy Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$2.50 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Welding Copper Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$2.05 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Tool Steel & Stainless Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$0.25 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Daily price history for Tungsten Carbide

The table below shows the daily price history for Tungsten Carbide 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.

DateAvg price (per lb)ChangeRange (Low/High)
$15.00 / lb+$0.50$15.00 – $15.00
12/19/2025 $14.50 / lb+$2.00$14.50 – $14.50
12/16/2025 $12.50 / lb−$0.50$12.50 – $12.50
10/10/2025 $13.00 / lb+$1.00$12.00 – $14.00
9/29/2025 $12.00 / lb+$7.00$11.00 – $13.00
9/14/2025 $5.00 / lb−$6.25$5.00 – $5.00
8/26/2025 $11.25 / lb+$1.00$10.50 – $12.00
8/23/2025 $10.25 / lb−$1.00$10.25 – $10.25
8/15/2025 $11.25 / lb+$0.25$11.25 – $11.25
7/16/2025 $11.00 / lb+$0.75$11.00 – $11.00
6/5/2025 $10.25 / lb+$1.50$10.25 – $10.25
5/15/2025 $8.75 / lb−$0.25$8.25 – $9.25
2/4/2025 $9.00 / lb+$1.25$9.00 – $9.00
1/18/2025 $7.75 / lb−$0.25$7.00 – $8.50
8/3/2024 $8.00 / lb+$0.50$8.00 – $8.00
5/28/2024 $7.50 / lb+$1.50$7.50 – $7.50
4/21/2024 $6.00 / lb−$1.00$6.00 – $6.00
5/28/2022 $7.00 / lb+$3.00$7.00 – $7.00
11/12/2020 $4.00 / lb−$3.00$4.00 – $4.00