Steel Metal Roofing Panel Prices — Live Index
$3–$7 $/sq ft (May 2026) · +2.4% vs last month · +5.8% vs last year. Derived from BLS PPI — Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy Manufacturing (PCU331110331110), verified 2026-06-10, refreshed monthly.
Steel Metal Roofing Panel Price History
This chart shows estimated $/sq ft prices derived from the BLS Producer Price Index since 2010. When the line goes up, the material costs more. The current estimated price is $5/sq ft as of 2026-05.
Current estimate: $5/sq ft (PPI 306.2, 2026-05). Source: BLS Producer Price Index (series PCU331110331110)
Steel Metal Roofing Panel price by region
National pricing scaled by the BEA Regional Price Parity index (a cost-of-living proxy, not a per-state material quote).
| Region | Index (US=100) | Estimated range |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | 86.6 | $3–$6 $/sq ft |
| Arizona | 99.9 | $3–$7 $/sq ft |
| District of Columbia | 112.8 | $3–$8 $/sq ft |
How today compares
Over the last 16 years of BLS PPI — Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy Manufacturing (PCU331110331110) data, steel metal roofing panel prices are currently 21.2% below the peak set in January 2022 and 120.9% above the low of February 2016.
Methodology
Exposed-fastener steel roofing panels (29-gauge Galvalume) are cold-rolled steel coil + galvanized coating + roll-forming. PPI PCU331110331110 (iron and steel mills) is the upstream cost driver (~55% of panel cost is steel coil). At mid-2024 steel coil ~$900/ton, a 29-ga panel weighs ~1.1 lb/sq ft = $0.50/sq ft steel. With roll-forming, Galvalume coating, cut-to-length, and fabricator/distributor margin (~9×): $0.50 × 9 = $4.50/sq ft. Range: basic corrugated $3.00/sq ft; heavier-gauge standing-seam $7.00/sq ft. Series cadence: monthly. The dollar range is re-derived whenever the underlying index moves more than 5% from the derivation point.
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Steel Metal Roofing Panel price FAQ
How much does steel metal roofing panel cost in May 2026?
$3–$7 $/sq ft, with a mid-estimate of $4.5 $/sq ft. This is derived from BLS PPI — Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy Manufacturing (PCU331110331110) and refreshed monthly.
Are steel metal roofing panel prices going up or down?
Up +2.4% versus last month and +5.8% versus a year ago, based on the BLS producer price index through May 2026.
How do today's steel metal roofing panel prices compare to the historical range?
Current prices are 21.2% below the 16-year peak (Jan 2022) and 120.9% above the low (Feb 2016).
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