Explore the factors influencing the cost of steel plates per pound, including market conditions, material grade, and processing requirements. Understand how global economic conditions and industry demand affect pricing, with carbon steel ranging from $0.30 to $1.00 per pound and stainless steel from $2.00 to $3.00. Stay informed for competitive pricing strategies.

Steel rose to 3,117 CNY/T on December 2, 2025, up 0.23% from the previous day. Over the past month, Steel's price has risen 1.30%, but it is still 7.09% lower than a year ago, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. Steel - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on December of 2025.

Graph and download economic data for Producer Price Index by Commodity: Metals and Metal Products: Cold Rolled Steel Sheet and Strip (WPU101707) from Jun 1982 to Sep 2025 about steel, metals, commodities, PPI, inflation, price index, indexes, price, and USA.

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HRC Steel fell to 891.06 USD/T on December 2, 2025, down 0.88% from the previous day. Over the past month, HRC Steel's price has risen 5.08%, and is up 29.14% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. This dataset includes a chart with historical data for HRC Steel.

Explore the factors influencing steel plate prices per pound as of October 2023, including market demand, supply chain conditions, tariffs, and geopolitical tensions. Understand the price differences between carbon, stainless, and alloy steel, and how recycling, domestic production, and global events impact costs. Stay informed with market trends and forecasts for better purchasing decisions.

Graph and download economic data for Producer Price Index by Industry: Iron and Steel Pipe and Tube Manufacturing from Purchased Steel: Iron and Steel Pipes and Tubes, from Purchased Iron and Steel (PCU3312103312100) from Jan 1967 to Sep 2025 about iron, purchase, steel, PPI, industry, inflation, price index, indexes, price, and USA.

LME Index rose to 4,700 Index Points on October 29, 2025, up 0.79% from the previous day. Over the past month, LME Index's price has risen 7.33%, and is up 13.22% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. LME Index - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on December of 2025.