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ScrapMonster Launches Free and Premium Monthly Scrap Market Intelligence Reports
ScrapMonster has introduced two monthly reports covering North American scrap markets, combining grade-level price movements, historical comparisons and exchange benchmarks to help recyclers, brokers and metal buyers assess market trends.
Published: November 10, 2026
Key Points
- Two new monthly reports offer free and Premium analysis of North American scrap markets.
- The free October Scorecard covers seven metal categories and selected historical comparisons.
- The Premium edition examines 74 scrap grades, with 22 October assessment sessions.
- Historical analysis includes 13-week and year-over-year comparisons alongside COMEX/LME benchmarks.
MONTREAL (Scrap Monster): ScrapMonster has launched two monthly market intelligence reports designed to give scrap yards, brokers, processors and industrial buyers a clearer view of North American scrap metal price movements.
The new reports build on ScrapMonster's daily price coverage by examining how buying benchmarks changed over the month and how those movements compare with longer-term trends.
Free October Scrap Market Scorecard
The free October 2026 Scrap Market Scorecard highlights major price movements across copper, aluminum, brass/bronze, stainless steel, steel, lead and zinc.
It includes grade-level changes, selected historical comparisons, COMEX and London Metal Exchange (LME) benchmarks, and market developments to monitor.
Premium Report Covers 74 Scrap Grades
For readers requiring more detailed market information, ScrapMonster's Premium Monthly Market Intelligence Report provides a broader grade-level assessment.
The October edition includes:
- 74 scrap grades across seven metal categories.
- September and October month-end buying benchmarks.
- Monthly average, high and low prices based on 22 October assessments.
- 13-week and year-over-year historical comparisons.
- COMEX/LME benchmarks and practical market analysis.
The distinction between short-term movements and historical performance is particularly important. A grade may increase during one trading session while remaining lower over the month or quarter.
Comparing the same grade across consistent reporting periods helps buyers and sellers assess market momentum and prepare for purchasing or selling discussions with a clearer understanding of the underlying price history.
Market data: ScrapMonster North American buying benchmarks. Prices vary by grade, region, quantity, quality and buyer. Historical analysis does not guarantee future price movements.
