The current scrap buying price for Mixed / Unknown Stainless in Japan as of April 7, 2026 is ¥ 117.23 per kilogram (Japanese Yen). Prices are refreshed each trading day after LME market open.
What Is Mixed / Unknown Stainless?
Unsorted stainless; graded at yard.
Mixed / Unknown Stainless is classified under Ferrous Metals — Iron-based, magnetic metals. High volume, lower unit value. This grade is priced at approximately 22% of the LME Nickel.
Mixed / Unknown Stainless Price in Japan Today — April 2026
Today’s indicative scrap yard buying price for Mixed / Unknown Stainless in Japan:
| Unit | Price (Japanese Yen) |
|---|---|
| Per kilogram (kg) | ¥ ¥ 117.23 |
| Per metric tonne | ¥ 117,228 |
| Per troy ounce | ¥ 3,646.19 |
These are indicative buying rates — what a scrap yard pays you. Actual prices may vary by yard, quantity, and material condition within Japan.
Mixed / Unknown Stainless Price in Other Currencies
Today’s Mixed / Unknown Stainless scrap price across major currencies (per kg):
| Code | Currency | Price / kg |
|---|---|---|
| USD | US Dollar | $ 0.7344 /kg |
| AUD | Australian Dollar | A$ 1.0617 /kg |
| GBP | British Pound | £ 0.5549 /kg |
| EUR | Euro | € 0.6362 /kg |
| CAD | Canadian Dollar | C$ 1.0219 /kg |
| NZD | New Zealand Dollar | NZ$ 1.2853 /kg |
| SGD | Singapore Dollar | S$ 0.9437 /kg |
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What Affects Mixed / Unknown Stainless Prices in Japan?
- Global commodity markets: This grade is priced at approximately 22% of the LME Nickel.
- Material condition: Unsorted stainless; graded at yard. Cleaner, better-graded material attracts higher offers.
- Local supply and demand: Construction, demolition, and manufacturing activity in Japan directly influences what yards are willing to pay.
- Exchange rates: Since base metals are benchmarked in USD, movements in the Japanese Yen/USD rate affect your local payout.
- Transport costs: Distance to the nearest processing facility affects the net rate offered by Japan yards.
Tips for Selling Mixed / Unknown Stainless in Japan
- Sort and clean your material before visiting a yard — Unsorted stainless; graded at yard.
- Get quotes from at least two or three Japan buyers; prices can vary 5–15% between yards.
- Check this page in the morning after LME open to confirm you are working with today’s rate.
- Bring bulk quantities where possible — larger loads typically attract better per-kg rates.
About This Data
The Mixed / Unknown Stainless price shown on this page is sourced from live LME commodity data and real-time exchange rates, refreshed daily at 08:10 London time. Use our Scrap Price Calculator to calculate the value of any quantity in your preferred currency.
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