Metal Prices
Get the latest prices and historical cost data in each U.S. region for common metal items, including steel studs, rebar and panels.
United States
Average change year over year: all metal costs
+3.74%
United States
Average change over the last 6 months: all metal costs
+0.98%
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Metal Type
Region
Product Type
Product Description
- 25ga (362 S 162 – 18), 2 in. x 4 ft. x 8 ft.
UNITED STATES
Average change over the last 6 months: Steel Stud
-1.28%
West
Average change over the last 6 months: Steel Stud
+2.50%
Region
Product Type
Product Description
- #4, 1/2 in x 10 ft.
UNITED STATES
Average change over the last 6 months: Steel rebar
+0.55%
West
Average change over the last 6 months: Steel rebar
0.00%
Region
Product Type
Product Description
- 32ga, 2 ft. x 8 ft.
UNITED STATES
Average change over the last 6 months: Steel panel, galvanized corrugated
+2.04%
West
Average change over the last 6 months: Steel panel, galvanized corrugated
-1.57%
Region
Product Type
Product Description
- 1/2 in. x 1/2 in. x 1/16 in. x 8 ft. (6063-T52)
UNITED STATES
Average change over the last 6 months: Aluminum angle
+2.63%
West
Average change over the last 6 months: Aluminum angle
+11.52%
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