18/8 grade stainless, mixed form.
Indicative USD/kg
$1.2000
As of September 2, 2026, the indicative market price for Stainless Steel 304 scrap is US$1.20 per kilogram: about US$1200 per tonne or US$0.54 per pound. The trend is currently stable. Actual yard and export prices vary with grade, volume, location, and freight terms.
Source: ScrapTrade indicative market rates, updated September 2, 2026.
| Material | USD / kg | USD / tonne | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminium Cans (UBC) | $1.5500 | $1550 | — |
| Aluminium Extrusion (6063) | $1.8500 | $1850 | — |
| Aluminium Sheet | $1.5000 | $1500 | — |
| Brass | $5.8000 | $5800 | — |
| Copper #1 | $7.6000 | $7600 | — |
| Copper #2 | $6.8000 | $6800 | — |
| Copper Bare Bright Wire | $8.2000 | $8200 | — |
| Insulated Copper Cable | $4.5000 | $4500 | — |
| Lead | $1.9500 | $1950 | — |
| Stainless Steel 304 | $1.2000 | $1200 | — |
| Stainless Steel 316 | $1.6000 | $1600 | — |
| Zinc | $2.7000 | $2700 | — |
18/8 grade stainless, mixed form.
Prices for Stainless Steel 304 fluctuate with global commodity markets, local yard demand, and material condition. Use the calculator to estimate the value of your scrap in your own currency and preferred unit (kilogram, tonne, or pound).
As of September 2, 2026, the indicative market price for Stainless Steel 304 scrap is US$1.20 per kilogram: about US$1200 per tonne or US$0.54 per pound. The trend is currently stable. Actual yard and export prices vary with grade, volume, location, and freight terms.
For non-ferrous metals, purity drives value more than almost anything else in this category. Bare bright copper wire trades at a real premium over insulated cable, since there's no stripping cost for the buyer to absorb. Alloy grade (304 vs 316 stainless, for example), oxidation, and coatings matter too. Specifically for Stainless Steel 304 (18/8 grade stainless, mixed form.), lot volume, your distance to the buyer or port, and incoterm agreed (EXW, FOB, or CIF) all move the final number. Larger, well-sorted, documented lots consistently achieve better prices.
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No: it is an indicative market reference updated daily, intended for estimating. For a firm price, list your material on ScrapTrade or check live listings and recent transaction data on the ScrapTrade Price Index.
