US: RMDAS ferrous scrap index sees downtrend in May'25

US: RMDAS ferrous scrap index sees downtrend in May’25

In May’25, the RMDAS ferrous scrap index, reflecting spot prices for steel mills and foundries in the US, witnessed a downtrend. The index recorded the following price adjustments compared to the previous assessment on 21 Apr:

  • Shredded scrap decreased by $44/t to $378/t.
  • Prompt industrial composite scrap fell by $37/t to $438/t.
  • HMS decreased by $43/t to $332/t.