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 ...
After finally reaching the floor in July, the ferrous scrap metal market settled sideways across the Midwest, suggesting a slow and steady path to a rebound in ...
