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Publication of Fastmarkets’ steel scrap No1 busheling, delivered mill Chicago assessment on Tuesday December 9, 2025

Fastmarkets published its assessment of the MB-STE-0232 steel scrap No1 busheling, consumer buying price, delivered mill Chicago, $/gross ton on Tuesday December 9, 2025.

December 9, 2025
By Fastmarkets pricing team
Ferrous scrap Pricing notice United States

This price is a part of the Fastmarkets scrap package.

For more information on our North America Ferrous Scrap methodology and specifications please click here.

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