2025年1月15日 · Understanding the distinction between a gross ton and a net ton is essential when dealing with scrap metal pricing. These terms often appear in scrap yards, steel industries, and other sectors reliant on weight-based measurements.

3 天之前 · See the most popular scrap metal prices updated daily. Find top market rates for copper, aluminum, catalytic converters, and more. Explore the full price guide for 200+ metals.

As of April 2023, the average price for shredded scrap is approximately $400 per ton and the price for heavy melting scrap is approximately $350 per ton. These prices can fluctuate based on market conditions and regional demand, so it is recommended that you regularly check the prices in the price tables below and keep up to date with current ...

2019年4月5日 · We here at Fair Salvage believe that is how scrap yards get a bad reputation and would like to put an end to it! Let’s break down the difference and ways to avoid this wording scam. So, lets answer the question “what is the difference between a net ton, and a gross ton?” The answer is simple. Weight.

2025年1月15日 · The symbol “GT” stands for Gross Ton in the scrap metal industry. This metric is the standard for measuring steel and other commodity weights for pricing purposes. However, a GT does not weigh the same as your standard “Net Ton.” Whereas your standard Net Ton will weigh 2,000 lbs, as we all learned in school, a Gross Ton weighs 2,240 lbs.

Current scrap steel prices range from $150 to $400 per ton in the US market, with HMS 1&2 grade averaging $225 per ton as of January 2025. Here’s the deal: These prices are about 15% lower than last year, mainly due to reduced construction demand and higher processing costs.

Current steel scrap prices in the United States, China, and Europe. We provide historical prices and charts. The price of steel scrap can vary depending on several factors, including the type of steel, condition of the scrap and location.

6 天之前 · Make the most out of your metal scrap. Explore current scrap metal prices trends and gain insights into the latest price movements in the market with our specialized index. This resource covers key metals scrap like Aluminum, Copper, …

The prices listed below are national average prices paid by scrap yards in the U.S.A. Prices are collected from scrap yards directly and updated bi-weekly. "Average Price" indicates the average steel scrap price paid by all scrap yards in U.S. cities listed.

3 天之前 · The pricing and information service says obsolete grades such as heavy melting steel (HMS) and plate and structural are likely to rise by $20 per ton in the Midwestern market, while processors are seeking $40 per ton more for shred and prompt scrap (and mills only want to pay $30 per ton more for those benchmark grades).