Scrap Stainless Steel Prices in Vancouver
Scrap stainless steel in Vancouver is about $1.18/kg ($0.54/lb) on our index as of November 13, 2026. That is the national benchmark, calculated from the nickel spot price; it is an estimate, not a quote from a Vancouver yard.
Restaurant and marine sources supply Vancouver's stainless. Marine-grade 316 is more common here than inland and can pay a premium — declare the grade if you know it. A magnet distinguishes the valuable non-magnetic grades.
Stainless Steel Grades & Price Ranges
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No grade data for Stainless Steel.
Where this price comes from
These are index estimates, not quotes from any scrap yard. Yards set their own buying prices, so call ahead.
| Figure | Value | Source | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| National stainless steel benchmark | $1.18/kg | Calculated: nickel spot price × a fixed 5.6% ratio | November 13, 2026 |
| Nickel spot price | $20.97/kg | Daily feed from MetalpriceAPI (metalpriceapi.com) | November 13, 2026 |
| Ratio | 5.6% | Set on August 23, 2026 so the index started at $1.20/kg, then held constant. Daily moves are capped at 12%. | August 23, 2026 |
| Vancouver figure | $1.18/kg | Same as the national benchmark. We have no city-level price source yet, so we do not show a local difference. | November 13, 2026 |
| Grade ranges | per grade | Ranges set by this site, moved each day by the same percentage as the benchmark | November 13, 2026 |
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Common Questions
What is the price of scrap stainless steel in Vancouver today?
Our index puts scrap stainless steel at about $1.18/kg ($0.54/lb) as of November 13, 2026. This is the national benchmark; it is an estimate, not a quote from a Vancouver yard, so call yards to confirm their buying price.
Is the Vancouver stainless steel price different from the national price?
On this site, no. We have no city-level price source yet, so the Vancouver page shows the national benchmark. Real yard prices in Vancouver can be higher or lower; yards set their own rates.
How is the stainless steel price calculated?
The benchmark is the nickel spot price, taken from a daily commodity price feed, multiplied by a fixed 5.6% ratio that has been held constant since August 23, 2026. It is updated each day the feed runs.
Which stainless steel grade pays the most?
Clean, well-sorted stainless steel pays more than mixed or contaminated material.
Do I need ID to sell scrap stainless steel in Vancouver?
Rules on seller ID are set by provinces and municipalities, and many yards ask for government photo ID. Bring a driver's licence or passport and check with the yard before you go.