Average scrap price for Tungsten Carbide

180-day market: price lists from 5 yards. As of 5/4/2026.
$11.00/ lb+$1.00 (10%)
GT = Gross Ton (2240 lbs)
Avg: $11.00
Lowest price $8.00
Highest price$15.00Who pays the most? ⟶
How to read a yard's offer
  • Low (around $8.00): Floor price, typically for small loads.
  • Mid ($11.00): A fair deal for standard quantities.
  • High ($15.00+): Top-dollar rate. Offered for large commercial loads or by the most competitive buyers.
52-week price range
Over the past year, prices ranged from $5.00 to $15.00.
May '25Aug '25Nov '25Feb '26Today
Market snapshot
Upward trend. Prices have been rising over the past 6 months.
Pricing verified from 5 live board rates (out of 8 tracked local buyers).

Where to sell Tungsten Carbide in the US

Scrap yards in the US 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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Updated 85 days ago

Mid City Scrap

Listed as: Carbide End Mills
548 State Rd, Westport, MA 02790 Plan route
$10.00/ lb
Updated 85 days ago

Weiner Iron & Metal Corp

Listed as: CARBIDE TIPS
1056 PA-61, Pottsville, PA 17901 Plan route
$8.00/ lb
Updated 125 days ago

Astro City Scrap Metal

Listed as: Tungsten Carbide (Inserts and Drills)
4530 N Shepherd Dr, Houston, TX 77018 Plan route
$15.00/ lb
Updated 191 days ago

Speedie Recycling

Listed as: Carbide
7021 Eberhart Rd NW, Dover, OH 44622 Plan route
Today: 8AM-4PM
$6.75/ lb
Updated 194 days ago

Rockaway Recycling

Listed as: Carbide Inserts & Shapes
311 W Main St, Rockaway, NJ 07866 Plan route
$11.75/ lb
Updated 201 days ago

ADJ Metals

Listed as: Carbide Inserts/Shapes
14 Broad St Suite 205, Keyport, NJ 07735 Plan route
$9.50/ 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 5 scrap yards
Avg price:$11.00 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Tantalum Based on 2 scrap yards
Avg price:$9.00 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Price analytics
Pure Tungsten Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$6.00 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Price analytics
Hastelloy Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$2.50 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Price analytics
Welding Copper Based on 2 scrap yards
Avg price:$2.05 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Tool Steel & Stainless Based on 2 scrap yards
Avg price:$0.20 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Price analytics

Price trend: Tungsten Carbide at local scrap yards

This chart shows the historical price trend for Tungsten Carbide at local scrap yards only — no exchange overlay for this material. When the line trends up, yards are raising prices and it may be worth waiting a few days. When it turns down, sell quickly before yards lower their offers.

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)
$11.00 / lb+$1.00$5.28 – $5.28
2/17/2026 $10.00 / lb−$5.00$10.00 – $10.00
1/8/2026 $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+$5.75$12.50 – $12.50
11/3/2025 $6.75 / lb−$5.00$6.75 – $6.75
10/31/2025 $11.75 / lb+$2.25$11.75 – $11.75
10/24/2025 $9.50 / lb−$3.50$9.50 – $9.50
10/10/2025 $13.00 / lb+$4.50$12.00 – $14.00
10/8/2025 $8.50 / lb+$3.50$8.50 – $8.50
10/1/2025 $5.00 / lb−$6.30$5.00 – $5.00
9/29/2025 $11.30 / lb+$1.90$9.90 – $13.00
9/26/2025 $9.40 / lb−$0.50$9.40 – $9.40
9/25/2025 $9.90 / lb+$4.90$9.90 – $9.90
9/14/2025 $5.00 / lb−$4.40$5.00 – $5.00
9/10/2025 $9.40 / lb+$0.50$9.40 – $9.40
9/7/2025 $8.90 / lb+$5.40$8.90 – $8.90
8/27/2025 $3.50 / lb−$7.75$3.50 – $3.50
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−$1.30$11.25 – $11.25
8/14/2025 $12.55 / lb+$1.00$12.55 – $12.55
7/29/2025 $11.55 / lb+$1.05$11.55 – $11.55
7/21/2025 $10.50 / lb−$0.50$10.50 – $10.50
7/16/2025 $11.00 / lb+$5.00$11.00 – $11.00
7/11/2025 $6.00 / lb−$4.00$6.00 – $6.00
7/1/2025 $10.00 / lb+$4.25$10.00 – $10.00
6/17/2025 $5.75 / lb−$4.50$5.75 – $5.75
6/5/2025 $10.25 / lb+$0.80$10.25 – $10.25
5/17/2025 $9.45 / lb+$0.70$9.45 – $9.45
5/15/2025 $8.75 / lb+$1.25$8.25 – $9.25
4/29/2025 $7.50 / lb−$1.55$7.50 – $7.50
4/20/2025 $9.05 / lb+$0.05$9.05 – $9.05
2/4/2025 $9.00 / lb+$2.25$9.00 – $9.00
1/23/2025 $6.75 / lb−$1.00$6.75 – $6.75
1/18/2025 $7.75 / lb+$1.05$7.00 – $8.50
11/13/2024 $6.70 / lb−$0.20$6.70 – $6.70
10/12/2024 $6.90 / lb−$0.85$6.90 – $6.90
8/15/2024 $7.75 / lb+$0.37$7.75 – $7.75
8/3/2024 $7.38 / lb+$0.63$6.75 – $8.00
5/29/2024 $6.75 / lb−$0.75$6.75 – $6.75
5/28/2024 $7.50 / lb+$2.50$7.50 – $7.50
5/25/2024 $5.00 / lb−$1.00$5.00 – $5.00
4/21/2024 $6.00 / lb+$1.50$6.00 – $6.00
12/5/2023 $4.50 / lb−$2.75$4.50 – $4.50
5/22/2023 $7.25 / lb−$0.50$7.25 – $7.25
7/6/2022 $7.75 / lb−$0.25$7.75 – $7.75
5/30/2022 $8.00 / lb+$1.00$8.00 – $8.00
5/28/2022 $7.00 / lb+$3.50$7.00 – $7.00
1/22/2022 $3.50 / lb−$0.50$3.50 – $3.50
12/5/2020 $4.00 / lb— no change$4.00 – $4.00
11/12/2020 $4.00 / lb−$2.25$4.00 – $4.00
10/29/2020 $6.25 / lb+$0.75$6.25 – $6.25
8/9/2020 $5.50 / lb+$1.50$5.50 – $5.50
5/12/2020 $4.00 / lb−$1.00$4.00 – $4.00
4/8/2020 $5.00 / lb−$0.75$5.00 – $5.00
12/16/2019 $5.75 / lb−$1.25$5.75 – $5.75
10/7/2018 $7.00 / lb−$0.75$7.00 – $7.00
8/23/2018 $7.75 / lb+$0.25$7.75 – $7.75
8/6/2018 $7.50 / lb+$4.50$7.50 – $7.50
12/25/2016 $3.00 / lb−$3.00$3.00 – $3.00
4/2/2015 $6.00 / lb−$2.00$6.00 – $6.00
10/27/2013 $8.00 / lb−$1.00$8.00 – $8.00