U.S. ferrous scrap prices remain flat in June, signaling a possible rebound ahead. Nippon Steel’s U.S. Steel deal could boost competition and market stability.

May brought more declines to the scrap metal market. Ferrous prices in Chicago fell for a second straight month, aluminum slipped, and copper remained volatile. Ongoing tariff concerns and weak mill demand continue to weigh heavily on pricing.

After a strong start to 2025, April brought a cooldown to scrap metal markets. Ferrous prices fell across the board, export demand softened, and tariff uncertainty returned—slowing momentum in both the ferrous and non-ferrous sectors.

March saw continued price increases in Chicago’s ferrous scrap market, driven by strong mill demand, new tariffs, and supply chain disruptions.

February brought a strong rebound in Chicago’s ferrous scrap market, with rising prices and demand. Copper is trending up, but tariffs could impact long-term stability.

After a year with no price increase, Chicago’s scrap metal market shifted gears and kicked off January 2025, posting gains across all ferrous grades. Copper pr ...

After a year marked by stagnant or falling scrap prices, Chicago's ferrous scrap metal market ended 2024 on a soft-sideways note, bringing on a case of winter ...

Following a flat October, the ferrous scrap metal market in Chicago remained unchanged in November, marking the sixth consecutive month where industrial-gra ...

Following a stable September, the ferrous scrap metal market in Chicago remained unchanged for October, marking the third consecutive month with industrial-gra ...

After no movement in August, the ferrous scrap metal market also settled flat in Chicago for September, with the prices for industrial grades of scrap metal ha ...