Short Steel Scrap Price in the UK

Scrap Yard Price Summary

Current prices are updated on January 15,2026

Average Price

0.28 £/Kg

Highest Price

0.59 £/Kg

Lowest Price

0.15 £/Kg

According to the latest scrap yard rates, the average price of short steel scrap in the United Kingdom is 0.28 £/Kg. The Dorset scrap yard reported the lowest price, 0.15 £/Kg, and the Chertsey scrap yard reported the highest price, 0.59 £/Kg.

United Kingdom Scrap Yards Prices

Location	Price/Kg	Price/Ton	Prev Price/Ton	Change/Ton	Price Date
Dorset	£0.15/Kg	£155/Ton	£135/Ton	20	2026-01-09
Chertsey	£0.59/Kg	£600/Ton	£190/Ton	410	2025-11-14
Wokingham	£0.18/Kg	£180/Ton	£180/Ton	0	2025-11-14
Berkshire	£0.21/Kg	£210/Ton	£210/Ton	0	2025-04-04

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The average price of Short Steel Scrap is £287.02/ton in the UK.

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

The highest price of Short Steel Scrap is £600/ton in the UK.

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

The price for 1kg Short Steel Scrap is £0.21 in the UK.

The listed Short 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.