Average scrap price for Unprepared Steel (Torch & Shear)

Market baseline. Local prices last verified on today.
$202/ ton
Use this as a baseline for negotiations. Always call local yards to confirm their rate for your load size.GT = Gross Ton (2240 lbs)
Avg: $202
Lowest price $224
Highest price$224Who pays the most? ⟶

National high for this grade: $291 / ton.

How to read scrap yard offers Ceredo, West Virginia

Scrap buy price in Ceredo, West Virginia — $0.10 / 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 $157 to $246.
May '25Aug '25Nov '25Feb '26Today
Market response to CME pricing
Current spread vs. exchange (today): ~52.6% (-$224/ ton). Typical spread for this grade: 35%–49%
⚠️ Local prices haven't caught up with the exchange yet
Market snapshot
Stable market. Prices have held steady over the past 6 months.
Pricing verified from 1 live board rate in this area.

Unprepared Steel (Torch & Shear) price reference for Ceredo (West Virginia)

Scrap yards in Ceredo (West Virginia) don't always update their prices in real time. To give you a reliable current value, we use the U.S. national average ($202 / ton). The secondary metals market tracks exchange moves consistently across the country. Use this national figure as your benchmark when negotiating with local yards. Unprepared Steel (Torch & Shear) prices across the U.S. →

Where to sell Unprepared Steel (Torch & Shear) in Ceredo

These are scrap yards in Ceredo (West Virginia) that recently updated Unprepared Steel (Torch & Shear) prices in our database. Call them to lock in a quote. If your city isn't listed, use the National Index above as a bargaining reference with your nearest buyer.

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Atlas Metal Recycling

Listed as: Long Iron
5095 US-60, Ceredo, WV 25507 Plan route
$224/ ton

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Compare Unprepared Steel (Torch & Shear) prices with other Steel & Iron (Ferrous) grades

See the exact price difference between Unprepared Steel (Torch & Shear) and similar grades like Plate & Structural Steel (P&S) or Automotive Cast Iron (Rotors/Drums). Compare the figures below — they use / ton so they line up with the headline average.

Current price Unprepared Steel (Torch & Shear)
Unprepared Steel (Torch & Shear) Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$202 / ton
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Plate & Structural Steel (P&S) Estimated prices in West Virginia
Avg price:$280 / ton
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Price analytics
Automotive Cast Iron (Rotors/Drums) Estimated prices in West Virginia
Avg price:$254 / ton
Trend for 6 mo.: +4.5%
Price analytics
#2 Prepared Steel Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$246 / ton
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Price analytics
#1 Prepared Steel (HMS) Estimated prices in West Virginia
Avg price:$213 / ton
Trend for 90 days: +10.5%
Price analytics
Light Iron & Shredder Estimated prices in West Virginia
Avg price:$194 / ton
Trend for 90 days: +2.0%
Price analytics
Tin (Sheet Metal) Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$190 / ton
Trend for 30 days: +1.1%
Price analytics
Cast Iron (Heavy) Estimated prices in West Virginia
Avg price:$134 / ton
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Price analytics
Steel Turnings Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$108 / ton
Trend for 90 days: +7.1%
Price analytics
Wire Fence Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$97 / ton
Trend for 6 mo.: +37.5%
Price analytics
Rebar Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$90 / ton
Trend for 90 days: +5.0%
Price analytics

Price chart: Unprepared Steel (Torch & Shear) and CME Steel/Iron exchange data

This chart helps you track market direction and analyze Unprepared Steel (Torch & Shear) prices at local scrap yards. The line shows the local trend alongside CME Steel/Iron exchange data. When the exchange ticks up and yard prices haven't followed yet, they typically catch up within a few days — a good signal to wait before selling. When both lines are trending down, lock in your price and sell now before yards lower their offers further.

Current Unprepared Steel (Torch & Shear) scrap vs. CME Steel/Iron world price (CME)

Avg scrap yard price

$202
Scrap metal dealers
Price gap: −$235 / ton
vs. exchange

Today's world market price (CME)

$436 / ton
✓ For 99.9% pure refined metal
💡 Why is the scrap yard price lower than the exchange? The CME price is the global benchmark for 99.99% pure refined metal traded in large institutional contracts. The gap between CME and what you pocket is the yard's margin — it covers sorting, cleaning, transport to the mill, and protects them against sudden price drops.

Monthly spread: Unprepared Steel (Torch & Shear) scrap vs. CME Steel/Iron

Market Analysis: This month, the average spread between Unprepared Steel (Torch & Shear) prices at local scrap yards and the exchange is 48.6%. This is outside the typical historical range for this metal category (46% – 52%). Our data suggests local yard prices haven’t fully updated to reflect current market movements. Browse offers in your area ↑
PeriodWorld price (/ ton)Scrap yard price (/ ton)Spread vs. exchange
May 2026 (current)$436 / ton$224 / ton−$212 (48.6%)
April 2026$419 / ton$224 / ton−$195 (46.6%)
March 2026$397 / ton$246 / ton−$151 (38%)
February 2026$380 / ton$224 / ton−$156 (41.1%)
January 2026$379 / ton$224 / ton−$155 (40.9%)
December 2025$370 / ton$224 / ton−$146 (39.5%)
November 2025$364 / ton$224 / ton−$140 (38.5%)
October 2025$356 / ton$202 / ton−$154 (43.3%)
September 2025$349 / ton$202 / ton−$147 (42.2%)
August 2025$356 / ton$202 / ton−$154 (43.3%)
July 2025$357 / ton$224 / ton−$133 (37.2%)
June 2025$347 / ton$202 / ton−$146 (41.9%)
May 2025$354 / ton$202 / ton−$152 (43%)
April 2025$361 / ton$224 / ton−$137 (38%)
March 2025$379 / ton$224 / ton−$155 (40.9%)
February 2025$372 / ton$224 / ton−$148 (39.8%)
January 2025$355 / ton$202 / ton−$154 (43.3%)
December 2024$356 / ton$224 / ton−$132 (37.1%)
November 2024$372 / ton$224 / ton−$148 (39.8%)
October 2024$388 / ton$224 / ton−$164 (42.3%)
September 2024$377 / ton$224 / ton−$153 (40.5%)
August 2024$372 / ton$224 / ton−$148 (39.8%)
July 2024$392 / ton$224 / ton−$168 (42.8%)
June 2024$389 / ton$224 / ton−$165 (42.4%)
May 2024$391 / ton$224 / ton−$167 (42.7%)
April 2024$390 / ton$246 / ton−$144 (36.8%)
March 2024$391 / ton$224 / ton−$167 (42.8%)
February 2024$411 / ton$246 / ton−$165 (40.1%)
January 2024$416 / ton$246 / ton−$169 (40.7%)
December 2023$425 / ton$246 / ton−$179 (42%)
November 2023$409 / ton$246 / ton−$163 (39.8%)
October 2023$377 / ton$224 / ton−$153 (40.5%)
September 2023$385 / ton$224 / ton−$161 (41.8%)
August 2023$379 / ton$224 / ton−$155 (41%)
July 2023$375 / ton$224 / ton−$151 (40.3%)
June 2023$385 / ton$224 / ton−$161 (41.8%)
May 2023$379 / ton$224 / ton−$155 (40.8%)
April 2023$419 / ton$246 / ton−$172 (41.2%)
March 2023$456 / ton$269 / ton−$187 (41%)
February 2023$450 / ton$269 / ton−$181 (40.2%)
January 2023$422 / ton$246 / ton−$175 (41.6%)
December 2022$393 / ton$246 / ton−$147 (37.3%)
November 2022$357 / ton$202 / ton−$155 (43.5%)
October 2022$362 / ton$202 / ton−$160 (44.3%)
September 2022$364 / ton$224 / ton−$140 (38.5%)
August 2022$389 / ton$224 / ton−$165 (42.4%)
July 2022$380 / ton$224 / ton−$156 (41.1%)
June 2022$389 / ton$224 / ton−$165 (42.5%)
May 2022$487 / ton$269 / ton−$218 (44.8%)
April 2022$609 / ton$358 / ton−$250 (41.1%)
March 2022$657 / ton$381 / ton−$277 (42.1%)
February 2022$515 / ton$314 / ton−$201 (39.1%)
January 2022$477 / ton$291 / ton−$186 (38.9%)
December 2021$456 / ton$269 / ton−$187 (41%)
November 2021$474 / ton$291 / ton−$183 (38.5%)
October 2021$493 / ton$291 / ton−$202 (40.9%)
September 2021$453 / ton$269 / ton−$184 (40.7%)
August 2021$475 / ton$291 / ton−$184 (38.7%)
July 2021$508 / ton$291 / ton−$217 (42.7%)
June 2021$516 / ton$314 / ton−$202 (39.2%)
May 2021$525 / ton$314 / ton−$212 (40.3%)
April 2021$479 / ton$269 / ton−$210 (43.9%)
March 2021$471 / ton$291 / ton−$180 (38.2%)
February 2021$451 / ton$269 / ton−$183 (40.4%)
January 2021$423 / ton$246 / ton−$177 (41.7%)
December 2020$444 / ton$269 / ton−$175 (39.4%)
November 2020$347 / ton$202 / ton−$146 (42%)
October 2020$297 / ton$157 / ton−$141 (47.3%)
September 2020$303 / ton$179 / ton−$123 (40.8%)
August 2020$291 / ton$157 / ton−$134 (46.1%)
July 2020$272 / ton$157 / ton−$116 (42.4%)
June 2020$268 / ton$157 / ton−$112 (41.6%)
May 2020$269 / ton$157 / ton−$113 (41.8%)
April 2020$269 / ton$157 / ton−$112 (41.6%)
March 2020$271 / ton$157 / ton−$114 (42.1%)
February 2020$278 / ton$179 / ton−$99 (35.6%)
January 2020$284 / ton$179 / ton−$105 (37%)
December 2019$289 / ton$179 / ton−$110 (38.1%)
November 2019$265 / ton$157 / ton−$109 (40.9%)

Daily price history for Unprepared Steel (Torch & Shear)

The table below shows the daily price history for Unprepared Steel (Torch & Shear) 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 (/ ton)ChangeRange (Low/High)
$224 / ton— no change$224 – $224
5/12/2026 $224 / ton— no change$224 – $224
5/11/2026 $224 / ton— no change$224 – $224
5/10/2026 $224 / ton— no change$224 – $224
5/9/2026 $224 / ton— no change$224 – $224
5/7/2026 $224 / ton— no change$224 – $224
5/6/2026 $224 / ton— no change$224 – $224
5/5/2026 $224 / ton— no change$224 – $224
5/4/2026 $224 / ton— no change$224 – $224
5/3/2026 $224 / ton— no change$224 – $224
5/2/2026 $224 / ton— no change$224 – $224
5/1/2026 $224 / ton— no change$224 – $224
4/30/2026 $224 / ton— no change$224 – $224
4/25/2026 $224 / ton— no change$224 – $224
4/24/2026 $224 / ton— no change$224 – $224
4/23/2026 $224 / ton— no change$224 – $224
4/22/2026 $224 / ton— no change$224 – $224
4/21/2026 $224 / ton— no change$224 – $224
4/20/2026 $224 / ton— no change$224 – $224
4/19/2026 $224 / ton— no change$224 – $224
4/18/2026 $224 / ton— no change$224 – $224
4/14/2026 $224 / ton— no change$224 – $224
4/13/2026 $224 / ton— no change$224 – $224
4/12/2026 $224 / ton— no change$224 – $224
4/11/2026 $224 / ton— no change$224 – $224
4/10/2026 $224 / ton— no change$224 – $224
4/9/2026 $224 / ton— no change$224 – $224
4/8/2026 $224 / ton— no change$224 – $224
4/7/2026 $224 / ton— no change$224 – $224
4/6/2026 $224 / ton— no change$224 – $224
4/5/2026 $224 / ton— no change$224 – $224
4/4/2026 $224 / ton— no change$224 – $224
4/3/2026 $224 / ton— no change$224 – $224
4/2/2026 $224 / ton— no change$224 – $224
4/1/2026 $224 / ton— no change$224 – $224
3/31/2026 $224 / ton−$22$224 – $224
3/30/2026 $246 / ton— no change$246 – $246
3/29/2026 $246 / ton— no change$246 – $246
3/28/2026 $246 / ton— no change$246 – $246
3/27/2026 $246 / ton— no change$246 – $246
3/26/2026 $246 / ton— no change$246 – $246
3/25/2026 $246 / ton— no change$246 – $246
2/17/2026 $246 / ton+$90$246 – $246
10/6/2025 $157 / ton−$22$157 – $157
8/15/2025 $179 / ton+$22$179 – $179
7/21/2024 $157 / ton−$67$157 – $157
12/11/2023 $224 / ton+$45$224 – $224
5/30/2023 $179 / ton+$67$179 – $179
10/6/2022 $112 / ton−$90$112 – $112
5/24/2022 $202 / ton−$67$202 – $202
12/9/2021 $269 / ton+$22$269 – $269
7/29/2021 $246 / ton+$22$246 – $246
4/10/2021 $224 / ton+$22$224 – $224
1/28/2021 $202 / ton+$90$202 – $202
10/25/2020 $112 / ton+$22$112 – $112
8/5/2020 $90 / ton−$22$90 – $90