Ferrous scrap export market sees growth
The export market from the US and Canada has held firm, while slightly strengthening ahead of the domestic buying for February shipment.
Tag: Ferrous Scrap
Pig iron market on the rise
The pig iron market has entered an upward phase now that ferrous scrap in both Europe and North America has also been increasing in price.
Extreme weather hits US scrap market
The US scrap market has come under pressure due to the extremely debilitating winter weather across the eastern half of the country.
Miller on Raw Materials: Russian HBI cargo seized in Italy
The Italian authorities have seized a Russian cargo of hot-briquetted-iron (HBI) for violating European sanctions on Russian ferrous imports, according to media reports.
Will February bring a large price bump to ferrous scrap mart?
Speculation has already begun on what February has in store for the US scrap market after it rose $20-30 per gross ton (gt) in January,
Scrap export mart gains momentum to start 2026
The export markets in the Mediterranean Basin have shown firmness over the last month and have started to build in the first half of January.
HRC vs. prime spread widens further in January
The price spread between domestic hot-rolled coil and prime scrap widened for a fourth consecutive month in January, based on SMU’s most recent pricing data.
US ferrous scrap prices rise across board in January
Ferrous scrap prices jumped on all the products SMU tracks in January, scrap sources said.
Ferrous Scrap Market Chatter in January
A look at some of the results from SMU's January scrap market survey.
SMU Scrap Survey: Current Sentiment rises, Future Sentiment stable
SMU’s Current Sentiment Index for scrap continued to climb this month, according to the latest data from our ferrous scrap survey. However, the Future Sentiment Index remained unchanged.
SMU scrap market survey results now available
SMU’s January ferrous scrap market survey results are now available on our website to all premium members.
January scrap market partially settles up $20-30
The formation of the domestic scrap market for January shipments is underway and only partially settled as of this article's publication. The main point of contention is the price of #1 busheling and bundles.
Winter weather a factor as scrap market debates January pricing
There is disagreement over whether prices will increase meaningfully going into the new year. Prices did see a small increase in December, but several sources SMU has contacted have told us they are hearing price rises may be limited compared to past years.
Final Thoughts: US-Canada scrap flows set for change?
Canadian steelmaker Algoma's plans to bring forward the scheduled full transition to electric-arc furnace (EAF) steel production by one year merits a revisit. Why? Because of its potential impact on ferrous scrap flows between the US and Canada.
HRC vs. prime scrap spread continues to widen in December
The price spread between hot-rolled coil and prime scrap has widened for the third consecutive month in December, based on SMU’s most recent pricing data.
Final Thoughts
Let's take a look inside the last SMU Scrap Survey of 2025.
US scrap tags increase in December
US ferrous scrap prices have picked up in December, sources told SMU.
SMU Scrap Survey: Sentiment Indices rise in December
SMU’s Current and Future Sentiment Indices for scrap increased this month, according to the latest data from our ferrous scrap survey.
SMU scrap market survey results now available
SMU’s December ferrous scrap market survey results are now available on our website to all premium members.
US scrap export market gains steam
Major activity in the US scrap export market has occurred, mainly driven by Turkey.
Scrap market sees early settlement signs in short holiday month
A steelmaker in the Southeast has entered the market for shredded, P&S, and HMS at prices of $20/gt over November.
Scrap export market sees activity but no price boom
The bulk scrap export market has experienced a great deal of action lately, but that has not resulted in runaway pricing.
US scrap market picks up steam
The US scrap market is showing some signs of strength in certain regions shortly after the November settlements finalized without detectable resistance.
Tenaris unit buys SA Recycling yard in Pennsylvania
A Tenaris subsidiary, Steel Recycling Services, has acquired the Beaver Falls, Pa., scrap processing yard of SA Recycling.
HRC vs. prime spread widens again in November
The price spread between HRC and prime scrap has widened for a second month, based on SMU’s most recent pricing data.
November scrap tags settle sideways, sources say
November ferrous scrap prices landed even with October as the market settled, sources told SMU.
SMU Scrap Survey: Sentiment Indices decline
SMU’s Current and Future Sentiment Indices for scrap decreased this month, based on the latest data from our ferrous scrap survey.
Scrap Market Chatter in November
A sampling of SMU scrap survey respondent answers from November.
SMU scrap market survey results now available
SMU’s November ferrous scrap market survey results are now available on our website to all premium members. After logging in at steelmarketupdate.com, visit the pricing and analysis tab and look under the “survey results” section for “ferrous scrap survey” results. Past scrap survey results are also available under that selection. If you need help accessing the survey […]
US November scrap market trading flat, sources say
The November scrap market in the US is appearing sideways across the board, according to several sources.