Old Stainless Steel Price
Get the best price for your used stainless steel
Wondering what the current price is for your scrap stainless steel? Krommenhoek Metals is the right place for you. We always offer a fair, up-to-date, and competitive price per kilogram of stainless steel. Thanks to our transparent approach, you’ll know exactly where you stand right away. And that’s a relief.
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€0.95 per kg
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Old Stainless Steel Price
Stainless steel, also known as RVS, is a widely used metal in both industrial applications and everyday life. Due to its excellent corrosion resistance and strength, stainless steel is used in machines, structures, kitchens, and systems, among other things.
When stainless steel products reach the end of their useful life or are replaced, they can be collected as scrap. Recycling old stainless steel ensures that the metal can be reused as a raw material for new products. This reduces the need to extract new raw materials and lowers energy consumption in steel production.
The price of scrap stainless steel is primarily determined by the current market prices of the metals contained in the material.
Examples of old stainless steel
- Stainless steel pipes
- Stainless steel sheets
- Stainless Steel Structural Components
- Stainless steel machine parts
- Stainless Steel Kitchenware
- Stainless steel scrap from production
How is the price of used stainless steel determined?
The value of scrap stainless steel is influenced by various factors. One important factor is the composition of the alloy. Many types of stainless steel contain metals such as nickel and, in some cases, molybdenum. These metals have a significant impact on the final scrap price.
For example: 304 stainless steel typically contains about 8% nickel, while 316 stainless steel contains molybdenum in addition to nickel. Because of these additions, the properties of different grades of stainless steel can vary.
In addition, supply and demand on the international metals market play an important role. The price of metals such as nickel and molybdenum is determined daily on international markets and has a direct impact on the value of stainless steel scrap.
How does the recycling of scrap stainless steel work?
Old stainless steel is often generated when machines, installations, or structures are replaced. Residual stainless steel materials are also regularly produced during renovations, industrial dismantling, and manufacturing processes. Companies in the industrial, metalworking, and construction sectors regularly supply stainless steel scrap for recycling. By collecting stainless steel separately from other metals, the material can be processed more efficiently. After collection, the material is sorted and prepared for further processing. The stainless steel can then be remelted and used in the production of new stainless steel products.
Turn in old stainless steel at Krommenhoek Metals
If you have scrap stainless steel, you can easily drop it off at Krommenhoek Metals. You’re welcome to visit our drop-off locations in Rotterdam and the Westland without an appointment.
Our Rotterdam branch is located at Keenstraat 28. Our other location is at Maasdijkseweg 138 in the Westland region. Does your company regularly generate stainless steel scrap? If so, you can also take advantage of our container service. This allows the material to be easily collected and hauled away on-site.
FAQ: the Price of Used Stainless Steel
Do you have another question?
The price for used stainless steel depends on the type (304 or 316), the quantity, and the daily market price. Stainless steel is generally worth considerably more than regular iron, thanks to its high nickel and chromium content. You can always see the current price per kilogram using our online scrap price calculator.
Stainless steel is non-magnetic (or slightly magnetic in certain types), has a shiny silver appearance, and does not rust. A simple magnet test is the easiest way to check: if the magnet doesn’t stick, there’s a good chance you’re dealing with stainless steel. Not sure? Send us a photo via WhatsApp and we’ll let you know right away.
Stainless steel 316 contains additional molybdenum and has a higher nickel content than stainless steel 304, making it more durable and more valuable to scrap dealers. In practice, however, the price difference per kilogram is negligible, since both grades are considered high-quality scrap. You can view the current prices for both types using our calculator.
Clean, sorted scrap always fetches a better price than mixed or contaminated material. So it’s definitely worth keeping stainless steel separate from iron, copper, or aluminum. You don’t have to sort it perfectly, but the purer the material, the better price you’ll get.