Average scrap price for Unprepared Steel (Torch & Shear)

180-day market: price lists from 2 yards. As of 4/21/2026.
$224/ ton
GT = Gross Ton (2240 lbs)
Avg: $224
Lowest price $202
Highest price$224Who pays the most? ⟶
How to read scrap yard offers Michigan
  • Low (around $202): Floor price, typically for small loads.
  • Mid ($224): A fair deal for standard quantities.
  • High ($224+): 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 $90 to $246.
Jun '25Sep '25Dec '25Mar '26Today
Market response to CME pricing
Current spread vs. exchange (today): ~100.0% (+$112/ ton). Typical spread for this grade: 5%–116%
✓ Scrap yards are offering fair market rates
Market snapshot
High volatility. Prices have been swinging over the past 3 months.
Pricing verified from 2 live board rates in this area.

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

Scrap yards in Michigan buying Unprepared Steel (Torch & Shear) — with current per ton 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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Division Metal Recyclers

Listed as: MACHINERY
7800 Division Ave S, Grand Rapids, MI 49548 Plan route
$224/ ton
Updated 197 days ago

Kalamazoo Metal Recyclers Inc

Listed as: MACHINERY
1525 King Hwy, Kalamazoo, MI 49001 Plan route
$246/ 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 Automotive Cast Iron (Rotors/Drums) or Plate & Structural Steel (P&S). 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 2 scrap yards
Avg price:$224 / ton
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Automotive Cast Iron (Rotors/Drums) Based on 3 scrap yards
Avg price:$373 / ton
Mix it with Unprepared Steel (Torch & Shear)?They'll pay $224 / ton for all of it
Loss if not sorted:-$149 / ton
Trend for 30 days: -8.9%
Price analytics
Plate & Structural Steel (P&S) Based on 2 scrap yards
Avg price:$291 / ton
Trend for 30 days: -4.0%
Price analytics
Light Iron & Shredder Based on 6 scrap yards
Avg price:$239 / ton
Trend for 30 days: -6.6%
Price analytics
#1 Prepared Steel (HMS) Based on 2 scrap yards
Avg price:$235 / ton
Trend for 30 days: -5.3%
Price analytics
Cast Iron (Heavy) Based on 3 scrap yards
Avg price:$217 / ton
Trend for 30 days: +4.2%
Price analytics
#2 Prepared Steel Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$179 / ton
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Price analytics
Tin (Sheet Metal) Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$157 / ton
Trend for 90 days: -10.6%
Price analytics
Wire Fence Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$112 / ton
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Price analytics
Steel Turnings Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$108 / ton
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Price analytics
Rebar Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$67 / ton
Trend for 6 mo.: -12.5%
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

$224
Scrap metal dealers
Price gap: +$121 / ton
vs. exchange

Today's world market price (CME)

$103 / ton
✓ For 99.9% pure refined metal
💡 Why is the yard paying a premium over the exchange? The CME price is the global benchmark for primary refined metal in large institutional contracts. U.S. scrap buy prices can sit above that level when regional premiums apply (for aluminum, the Midwest Premium is a familiar example), because clean, furnace-ready grades are already sorted and molten-ready—without the same import and ingot logistics—while local supply and demand still set the final scale price.

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 115.1%. This is outside the typical historical range for this metal category (112% – 118%). 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
June 2026 (current)$104 / ton$224 / ton+$120 (115.1%)
May 2026$112 / ton$90 / ton−$22 (19.7%)
April 2026$108 / ton$112 / ton+$4 (4%)
March 2026$105 / ton$134 / ton+$29 (27.9%)
February 2026$103 / ton$134 / ton+$32 (31%)
January 2026$108 / ton$90 / ton−$18 (17%)
December 2025$108 / ton$112 / ton+$4 (4%)
November 2025$106 / ton$134 / ton+$28 (26.6%)
October 2025$107 / ton$134 / ton+$28 (26.1%)
September 2025$107 / ton$134 / ton+$28 (26.1%)
August 2025$105 / ton$112 / ton+$7 (7.1%)
July 2025$102 / ton$134 / ton+$32 (31.3%)
June 2025$99 / ton$90 / ton−$10 (9.7%)
May 2025$97 / ton$90 / ton−$7 (7.6%)
April 2025$97 / ton$134 / ton+$37 (38.6%)
March 2025$97 / ton$90 / ton−$7 (7.6%)
February 2025$97 / ton$112 / ton+$15 (15.5%)
January 2025$97 / ton$90 / ton−$7 (7.6%)
December 2024$97 / ton$90 / ton−$7 (7.6%)
November 2024$97 / ton$90 / ton−$7 (7.6%)
October 2024$97 / ton$90 / ton−$7 (7.6%)
September 2024$97 / ton$134 / ton+$37 (38.6%)
August 2024$97 / ton$134 / ton+$37 (38.6%)
July 2024$97 / ton$134 / ton+$37 (38.6%)
June 2024$97 / ton$90 / ton−$7 (7.6%)
May 2024$97 / ton$134 / ton+$37 (38.6%)
April 2024$97 / ton$134 / ton+$37 (38.6%)
March 2024$97 / ton$134 / ton+$37 (38.6%)
February 2024$97 / ton$112 / ton+$15 (15.5%)
January 2024$97 / ton$90 / ton−$7 (7.6%)
December 2023$97 / ton$134 / ton+$37 (38.6%)
November 2023$97 / ton$90 / ton−$7 (7.6%)
October 2023$97 / ton$90 / ton−$7 (7.6%)
September 2023$97 / ton$90 / ton−$7 (7.6%)
August 2023$97 / ton$90 / ton−$7 (7.6%)
July 2023$97 / ton$90 / ton−$7 (7.6%)
June 2023$97 / ton$90 / ton−$7 (7.6%)
May 2023$97 / ton$90 / ton−$7 (7.6%)
April 2023$97 / ton$90 / ton−$7 (7.6%)
March 2023$97 / ton$179 / ton+$82 (84.8%)
February 2023$97 / ton$134 / ton+$37 (38.6%)
January 2023$97 / ton$90 / ton−$7 (7.6%)
December 2022$97 / ton$112 / ton+$15 (15.5%)
November 2022$97 / ton$90 / ton−$7 (7.6%)
October 2022$97 / ton$112 / ton+$15 (15.5%)
September 2022$97 / ton$90 / ton−$7 (7.6%)
August 2022$97 / ton$90 / ton−$7 (7.6%)
July 2022$97 / ton$90 / ton−$7 (7.6%)
June 2022$97 / ton$90 / ton−$7 (7.6%)
May 2022$97 / ton$157 / ton+$60 (61.7%)
April 2022$97 / ton$90 / ton−$7 (7.6%)
March 2022$97 / ton$134 / ton+$37 (38.6%)
February 2022$97 / ton$90 / ton−$7 (7.6%)
January 2022$97 / ton$134 / ton+$37 (38.6%)
December 2021$97 / ton$179 / ton+$82 (84.8%)
November 2021$97 / ton$90 / ton−$7 (7.6%)
October 2021$97 / ton$134 / ton+$37 (38.6%)
September 2021$97 / ton$90 / ton−$7 (7.6%)
August 2021$97 / ton$90 / ton−$7 (7.6%)
July 2021$97 / ton$134 / ton+$37 (38.6%)
June 2021$97 / ton$134 / ton+$37 (38.6%)
May 2021$97 / ton$157 / ton+$60 (61.7%)
April 2021$97 / ton$112 / ton+$15 (15.5%)
March 2021$97 / ton$112 / ton+$15 (15.5%)
February 2021$97 / ton$90 / ton−$7 (7.6%)
January 2021$97 / ton$112 / ton+$15 (15.5%)

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$202 – $202
3/25/2026 $224 / ton— no change$224 – $224
2/17/2026 $224 / ton−$22$202 – $224
12/5/2025 $246 / ton+$22$246 – $246
11/8/2025 $224 / ton+$67$224 – $224
10/13/2025 $157 / ton−$90$157 – $157
10/9/2025 $246 / ton— no change$246 – $246
9/16/2025 $246 / ton+$22$246 – $246
8/6/2025 $224 / ton−$22$224 – $224
7/14/2025 $246 / ton−$22$246 – $246
4/20/2025 $269 / ton+$67$269 – $269
2/8/2025 $202 / ton−$45$202 – $202
9/13/2024 $246 / ton+$22$246 – $246
8/8/2024 $224 / ton−$22$224 – $224
8/4/2024 $246 / ton+$22$246 – $246
7/15/2024 $224 / ton−$45$224 – $224
5/21/2024 $269 / ton+$45$269 – $269
4/18/2024 $224 / ton−$22$224 – $224
4/17/2024 $246 / ton+$22$246 – $246
3/28/2024 $224 / ton−$22$224 – $224
3/4/2024 $246 / ton+$22$246 – $246
12/8/2023 $224 / ton−$45$224 – $224
3/30/2023 $269 / ton−$22$269 – $269
3/25/2023 $291 / ton+$67$291 – $291
2/16/2023 $224 / ton+$67$224 – $224
12/6/2022 $157 / ton−$67$157 – $157
10/7/2022 $224 / ton−$90$224 – $224
5/28/2022 $314 / ton+$22$314 – $314
3/31/2022 $291 / ton+$67$291 – $291
1/14/2022 $224 / ton−$22$224 – $224
12/26/2021 $246 / ton−$22$246 – $246
12/9/2021 $269 / ton+$22$269 – $269
10/16/2021 $246 / ton−$22$246 – $246
7/29/2021 $269 / ton−$22$269 – $269
6/13/2021 $291 / ton+$90$291 – $291
5/13/2021 $202 / ton−$45$202 – $202
5/8/2021 $246 / ton+$45$246 – $246
4/16/2021 $202 / ton+$22$202 – $202
3/7/2021 $179 / ton−$45$179 – $179