Steel Scrap Price in the UK

Scrap Yard Price Summary

Current prices are updated on October 17,2025

Average Price

0.63 £/Kg

Highest Price

0.81 £/Kg

Lowest Price

0.22 £/Kg

According to the latest scrap yard rates, the average price of steel scrap in the United Kingdom is 0.63 £/Kg. The Dorset scrap yard reported the lowest price, 0.22 £/Kg, and the Kent scrap yard reported the highest price, 0.81 £/Kg.

United Kingdom Scrap Yards Prices

LocationPrice/KgPrice/TonPrev Price/TonChange/TonPrice Date
Kent£0.81/Kg£819/Ton£819/Ton02024-08-01
Romford£0.69/Kg£700/Ton£700/Ton02024-08-01
Dorset£0.22/Kg£222.3/Ton£222.3/Ton02024-02-28
Essex£0.81/Kg£819/Ton£819/Ton02024-02-16

Netherlands Scrap Yards Prices

LocationPrice/KgPrice/TonPrev Price/TonChange/TonPrice Date
Rotterdam €0.18/Kg€180/Ton€190/Ton-102024-09-19

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average price for the Steel Scrap in the UK?

The average price of Steel Scrap is £642.62/ton in the UK.

What is the highest price for the Steel Scrap in the UK?

The highest price of Steel Scrap is £819/ton in the UK.

What is the price for 1 kg Steel Scrap in the UK?

The price for 1kg Steel Scrap is £0.18 in the UK.

The listed Steel Scrap prices are collected from recycling centres across the United Kingdom, and the prices are updated weekly. The listed prices serve only as a reference. We recommend contacting scrap yards in your area for the most up-to-date prices.