North American Scrap Gold, Silver & Platinum Prices Decline: Weekly Update (Nov. 14–20, 2025)
In the hallmarked scrap gold segment, 14-carat gold scrap prices posted a modest decline of $38.78 per ounce over the week.
SEATTLE (Scrap Monster): The North American scrap precious metals market witnessed a broad decline during the week of November 14–20, 2025, according to the ScrapMonster Price Index. Prices for hallmarked and non-hallmarked scrap gold, silver, and platinum trended lower across most categories.
In the hallmarked scrap gold segment, 14-carat gold scrap prices posted a modest decline of $38.78 per ounce over the week. Meanwhile, 18-carat gold scrap slipped by $49.72 per ounce, and 22-carat gold scrap dropped by $60.73 per ounce. The weekly chart indicates a consistent downward trend in 22-carat gold scrap pricing.
9-carat gold scrap also posted a notable decline, falling 1.64% week-over-week.
Among other precious metals, platinum scrap prices dipped by $32.81 per ounce, settling at $1,135.24 per ounce. Silver scrap prices recorded a sharper decline, falling 3.10% compared to the previous week.
The correction in scrap precious metal prices reflects market volatility and fluctuating global precious metals trading trends.
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Non-hallmarked scrap precious metal prices in North America recorded declines across all major categories during the week of November 14–20, 2025, according to the ScrapMonster Price Index.
In the non-hallmarked scrap gold segment, 14-carat gold scrap prices edged lower by $36.68 per ounce. Prices of 18-carat and 22-carat gold scrap also fell, declining by $47.01 per ounce and $57.42 per ounce respectively. 9-carat gold scrap continued its downward movement, slipping 1.64% week-over-week.
Among other precious metals, platinum scrap prices closed the week at $1,135.24 per ounce, marking a decline of 2.81% from the opening level of $1,168.05 per ounce. The following chart data indicates consistent downward pressure throughout the week, with a slight recovery towards the end.
Meanwhile, silver scrap prices recorded a larger week-on-week drop of 3.11%, extending bearish sentiment in the precious metals scrap market.
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