Steel Metal Roofing Panel Prices — Live Index
$2.34–$7.72 $/sq ft (June 2026) · +3.7% vs last month · +18.1% vs last year. Derived from BLS PPI — Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy Manufacturing (PCU331110331110), verified 2026-07-21, refreshed monthly.
Steel Metal Roofing Panel Price History
Current estimated price: $3.88/sq ft (PPI index 318.3). When the line rises, material costs more.
Source: FRED series PCU331110331110 (BLS Producer Price Index). Chart via St. Louis Fed.
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 | 86.9 | $2–$7 $/sq ft |
| Illinois | 100 | $2–$8 $/sq ft |
| California | 110.7 | $3–$9 $/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 18.1% below the peak set in January 2022 and 129.6% 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). Corrugated/R-panel 29-ga retail: $1.50–$2.50/sq ft material-only; painted 26-ga: $2–$3/sq ft; standing-seam panels: $3–$5/sq ft. Mid-estimate $2.50/sq ft for standard exposed-fastener R-panel. Range spans basic corrugated ($1.50) to standing-seam ($5.00). Verified against Home Depot/Lowe's/Metal Sales panel pricing Jun 2026. 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 June 2026?
$2.34–$7.72 $/sq ft, with a mid-estimate of $3.88 $/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 +3.7% versus last month and +18.1% versus a year ago, based on the BLS producer price index through June 2026.
How do today's steel metal roofing panel prices compare to the historical range?
Current prices are 18.1% below the 16-year peak (Jan 2022) and 129.6% above the low (Feb 2016).
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