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Ferrous scrap metal prices 2026
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| Ferrous scrap 2026 £ per tonne | January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0A plate & girder | 130 - 160 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| No 1 old steel scrap | 105 - 145 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| No 2 old steel scrap | 95 - 135 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 5c light iron | 60 - 100 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 7B turnings | 60 - 75 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 8B mixed steel cuttings | 110 - 130 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 9-10 cast | 100 - 130 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Cars | 65 - 90 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
