Zinc Scrap Prices in the U.S. and Canada
Price Updated on August 6, 2025
- Zinc scrap prices range from 0.09 USD/LB for zinc scrap dirty to 0.4 USD/LB for old zinc die cast scrap in the U.S. scrap yards.
- Zinc scrap prices range from 0.13 USD/LB for zinc die cast w/ fe to 0.57 USD/LB for zinc die cast scrap in the Canada scrap yards.
The prices listed below are national average prices paid by scrap yards in the U.S.A. Prices are collected from scrap yards directly and updated bi-weekly.
United States Zinc Scrap Buy Price Index
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc Scrap Dirty | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0.09 | USD/LB | 06-Aug-2025 |
| Zinc Scrap | 0.33 | 0.33 | 0.33 | USD/LB | 29-Jul-2025 |
| Old Zinc Die Cast Scrap | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | USD/LB | 20-Apr-2022 |
| Zinc Die Cast w/ Fe | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0.09 | USD/LB | 06-Aug-2019 |
| Zinc Die Cast Scrap | 0.29 | 0.29 | 0.29 | USD/LB | 31-Jul-2019 |
- "Average Price" indicates the average zinc scrap price paid by all scrap yards in U.S. cities listed.
- "High Price" indicates the average for the highest zinc scrap price paid by all scrap yards in U.S. cities listed.
- "Low Price" indicates the average for the lowest zinc scrap price paid by all scrap yards in U.S. cities listed.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the current price of zinc scrap in the U.S.?
- The average price for zinc scrap in the U.S. was $0.24/lb on August 6, 2025
- How much money is 1 lb of zinc scrap in the U.S.?
- The price of scrap aluminum in the U.S. varies, but it's generally around $0.09 to $0.4 per lb.
- What is 1 ton of zinc scrap worth in the United States?
- The value of 1 ton of zinc scrap in the USA varies widely based on several factors. However, current prices range from around $180 to $800 per ton.
Canada Zinc Scrap Buy Price Index
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc Die Cast w/ Fe | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0.13 | USD/LB | 10-Dec-2019 |
| Zinc Die Cast Scrap | 0.57 | 0.57 | 0.57 | USD/LB | 09-Dec-2019 |
- "Average Price" indicates the average zinc scrap price paid by all scrap yards in Canada cities listed.
- "High Price" indicates the average for the highest zinc scrap price paid by all scrap yards in Canada cities listed.
- "Low Price" indicates the average for the lowest zinc scrap price paid by all scrap yards in Canada cities listed.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the current price of zinc scrap in the Canada?
- The average price for zinc scrap in the Canada was $0.35/lb on August 6, 2025
- How much money is 1 lb of zinc scrap in the Canada?
- The price of scrap aluminum in the Canada varies, but it's generally around $0.13 to $0.57 per lb.
- What is 1 ton of zinc scrap worth in the Canada?
- The value of 1 ton of zinc scrap in the Canada varies widely based on several factors. However, current prices range from around $260 to $1140 per ton.
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