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6061 flat bar, 1,000 lb order · $5,240 total · estimated net $3.39~$4.11/lb

Material Pricing Updates

Market trends, tariff impacts, and what they mean for your next quote — twice monthly, written for shops and small buyers.

Market Update

The Material Report #016

Steel bar distributor list pricing reset in late August, and the moves do not map cleanly to the announced mill increases. What to re-check on 12L14, 4140, and 1018 before your next PO.

Sep 8, 2026Read more →

Market Update

The Material Report #015

A reported US-Canada deal would halve the aluminum tariff, while 6061 distributor list pricing moved down before the news. What to re-quote after Saturday's deadline.

Aug 21, 2026Read more →