Freshdi Market Insight
Make smarter Steel Scrap sourcing decisions with real market data
Germany, Kenya, and Tanzania each hold 11.4% of the 35 Steel Scrap suppliers, with 15 countries represented in total, so the origin pool is evenly split among a few key nations. Typical offers range from USD 225 - 550 per metric ton FOB, centered at a USD 500 median, meaning price varies widely and may depend on quality or grade. Buyer inquiries fell 70.7% to 17 in the last 30 days.
What is in this market?
The size and shape of Steel Scrap on Freshdi before you shortlist anyone: how many sellers, how much product, how many origins, and which way demand is moving.
132supply
Freshdi lists 132 active Steel Scrap supply listings as of 31 October 2026.
35companies
Freshdi has 35 active Steel Scrap suppliers, 0.3% of all suppliers on the platform, as of 31 October 2026.
15origins
Freshdi Steel Scrap suppliers come from 15 countries, led by Germany at 11.4%, as of 31 October 2026.
-70.7% over 12m
Freshdi received 17 buyer inquiries for Steel Scrap in the 30 days to 31 October 2026, down 70.7% from the previous 30 days.
35 suppliers are actively listing Steel Scrap, with 8 of them updating their listings in the last 30 days. This shows a steady level of engagement, meaning buyers can expect fresh pricing and specifications without relying on long stale posts. While not a large pool, the consistent updates suggest suppliers are responsive and willing to adjust to buyer needs. 132 active listings are currently available, offering a broad range of scrap types, grades, and packaging options. This depth means buyers can find a close match for their specific requirements without needing to start from scratch or wait for a custom quote to be created. Suppliers come from 15 different countries, with Germany making up just 11.4% of the total. This geographic spread provides buyers with a wide range of sourcing options, allowing them to compare quality, lead times, and compliance standards across regions without being locked into a single origin. Buyer inquiries dropped 70.7% over the last 30 days, indicating a sharp decline in demand. This sudden drop suggests potential supply chain shifts or market instability, so buyers should act quickly to secure current offers before availability tightens further.
Freshdi recorded 33 buyer requests for Steel Scrap globally in the 365 days to 31 October 2026.
- Freshdi lists 132 active Steel Scrap supply listings from 35 suppliers in 15 countries, drawn from 6 source documents and 59 supply observations over the 365 days to 31 October 2026.
- Buyer inquiry volume for Steel Scrap on Freshdi declined 70.7% in the 30 days to 31 October 2026 against the 30 days before, with 70.79% volatility in monthly inquiry and quotation activity over 357 days.
- Freshdi received 33 buyer requests for Steel Scrap in the 365 days to 31 October 2026 against 132 active listings — 4.0 listings per request globally.
Who exactly is selling?
The verified Steel Scrap suppliers buyers actually reach on Freshdi, ranked by the inquiries they received in the last 30 days and how reliably they answered them.
No Steel Scrap suppliers currently meet the ranking criteria below.
Verified suppliers first, then by buyer inquiries received in the last 30 days, then by response rate. No supplier pays for placement in this list.
Certifications shown are the two or three most relevant per supplier — the full set is on each supplier's profile.
- 0 of the 35 Steel Scrap suppliers on Freshdi are Level 2+ verified with a response rate of at least 70%, as of 31 October 2026.
How stable is this supply base?
Three separate questions, answered in order: is the product fresh, is the market busy, and can the sellers be trusted.
Is there much new product?
Steel Scrap saw 15 new listings in the last 30 days, more than double the 3 listings from the previous month. The catalog is growing quickly, so a buyer’s current view includes offers that are newer than those seen earlier. Compare listing dates when evaluating offers with similar specs or pricing.
Is the market busy?
12 of the 35 suppliers joined in the last 12 months, a large share of newcomers. Buyers now have access to a mix of long-standing and new sellers, which increases the number of options but means each new supplier has less history to rely on. The established ones have a longer track record, while new entries need closer scrutiny before a first order. Review each supplier’s listing history before contacting them.
822.9% of 35
12.9% of 35
1234.3% of 35
Can these suppliers be trusted?
33 of 35 suppliers are verified, at least three in four, so buyers can reach out to several verified sellers at once. The typical reply comes within the day, which helps keep sourcing efforts moving quickly. Certificates are listed by 16 of 35 suppliers, and CERTIFICATE_OF_ORIGIN is the most common, held by 3 of them. For shipments requiring origin proof, filter for CERTIFICATE_OF_ORIGIN to focus on suppliers who hold it.
- Freshdi refreshed 27 of 132 Steel Scrap supply listings (20.5%) within 90 days to 31 October 2026, and 15 (11.4%) within 30 days.
- 31 of 35 Steel Scrap suppliers on Freshdi (88.6%) were active in the 12 months to 31 October 2026, with 8 (22.9%) active within the last month, and 12 suppliers registered during the year.
- 94.3% of Steel Scrap suppliers on Freshdi are verified and the median first response to a Steel Scrap inquiry is 4 hours as of 31 October 2026.
- Among 16 certified Freshdi Steel Scrap supplier profiles, 18.8% hold CERTIFICATE_OF_ORIGIN, 12.5% hold BV, 12.5% hold SGS, 12.5% hold FDA_REGISTRATION, and 12.5% hold ISO; a profile can hold more than one certificate.
What are the selling conditions, and where do the two sides disagree?
Part A reads the supply side on its own terms — price, trade term, MOQ, origin. Part B puts buyer demand next to it and measures the gaps in percentage points.
Default settings of a typical Steel Scrap offer — how it ships, what it costs, the smallest quantity accepted and where it comes from. Each figure is drawn from every quote in the last 365 days, not from one seller.
FOB58.4%
FOB is the leading trade term for Steel Scrap supply on Freshdi at 58.4%, followed by CIF at 41.6%, as of 31 October 2026.
225–550
USD/MT FOBSteel Scrap supply on Freshdi typically lists between USD 225 and 550 per metric ton on a FOB basis, median USD 500 across 12 listings, as of 31 October 2026.
15countries
Germany (11.4%), Kenya (11.4%) and Tanzania (11.4%) lead Steel Scrap supply origins on Freshdi, as of 31 October 2026.
Steel Scrap listings show a typical range of USD 225 - 550 per metric ton on an FOB basis, with the median price landing at USD 500 per metric ton. Steel Scrap suppliers offer FOB at 58.4% and CIF at 41.6%, with FOB the leading trade term among listings. For Steel Scrap, payment is primarily T/T at 24%, with other terms accounting for 18.1% of listings.
| Market | Demand | Supply | Offers/req |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global | 11 requests | 6 products | 0.5 |
| Middle East & North Africa | 4 requests | 6 products | 1.5 |
| United Arab Emirates | 2 requests | 6 products | 3.0 |
| United Kingdom | 2 requests | 6 products | 3.0 |
| India | 2 requests | 6 products | 3.0 |
Worldwide, 6 listings meet 11 buyer requests - 0.5 listings per request, so buyers compete for the listings on offer. The Middle East & North Africa sends 4 of those requests (36.4%), and there the same 6 listings make 1.5 listings per request. With fewer listings than requests, suppliers can be selective about which requests they answer.
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- Freshdi had 6 Steel Scrap listings against 11 buyer requests (0.5 listings per request), and buyers in the Middle East & North Africa posted 4 of them (1.5 listings per request), in the 90 days to 31 October 2026.
- The United Arab Emirates (2), the United Kingdom (2) and India (2) sent the most of the 11 Steel Scrap buyer requests on Freshdi with a known buyer country, in the 90 days to 31 October 2026.
What do I do now?
Act on the numbers above — post request, or browse every listing.
Post buying request for Steel Scrap
Freshdi received 33 buyer requests for Steel Scrap in the last 12 months. Verified suppliers quote against your spec — no platform fees on either side.
Browse all Steel Scrap suppliers
132 listings from 35 sellers, filterable by type, MOQ, trade term and certification.
Steel Scrap prices on Freshdi range from USD 225 to USD 550 per metric ton, FOB, with a median of USD 500 based on 12 current listings. This wide spread indicates that quality, type, and origin significantly influence pricing, so buyers must specify exact characteristics like cut size or alloy when requesting quotes to avoid misalignment with supplier offerings.
FOB is the most commonly used trade term for Steel Scrap, appearing in 58.4% of supplier listings on Freshdi. Buyers should verify that each quote explicitly states FOB, as variations in delivery terms can drastically affect cost and logistics planning, especially when sourcing from international suppliers.
T/T is the preferred payment term for Steel Scrap suppliers, used by 24% of listings on Freshdi. While this is a smaller share compared to other terms, it remains a standard option, and buyers should confirm the exact T/T structure—such as percentage due upon order placement or shipment—before finalizing any transaction.
94.3% of the 35 Steel Scrap suppliers on Freshdi are verified, with 33 suppliers passing platform checks. Additionally, 16 suppliers list a certificate, with CERTIFICATE_OF_ORIGIN being the most common at 3 suppliers, providing buyers with clear signals about compliance and authenticity when evaluating potential partners.
Post a buying request detailing the required grade, volume, and destination for Steel Scrap, or browse the live listings directly on Freshdi. Contacting a verified supplier from either path allows you to compare pricing, terms, and availability before committing to any single order.
Methodology
How the numbers on this page are produced, and what they do not cover.
Every figure comes from Steel Scrap listings, supplier quotes and buyer requests posted on Freshdi in the 365 days to 23 October 2026 - 132 active listings, 21 buyer requests, 6 source documents, and 59 supply observations from the last 90 days. External export benchmarks are cited separately and never mixed into Freshdi figures.
Price and MOQ ranges are the interquartile range - the middle half of quotes, a quarter below and a quarter above - with the median reported alongside. A Steel Scrap type is priced only once it holds at least 5% of supply price quotes and 3 priced listings with a real range; below that it is not listed. Buyer prices are compared only once there are at least 5 of them.
All prices are FOB, in USD per metric ton; quotes on other Incoterms are converted to a FOB equivalent. Freshdi does not hold a CIF price series for Steel Scrap, so no landed-cost comparison is possible from this data.
Product freshness counts listings created or updated. Supplier activity counts sellers by their last update. The two are different measurements and will not agree.
Freshdi reprocesses market data every hour, with one snapshot a day for trends. This page's figures, certification coverage included, refresh every 14 days on a rolling 365-day window.