What is secondary steel wire?

Secondary steel wire — also called second choice, non-prime, or 2nd grade wire — is wire that does not meet the original order specifications but is otherwise sound material. It may have minor surface imperfections, off-gauge diameter, or cosmetic issues. Continental Trading Corp. specializes in sourcing and exporting these materials at below-prime prices.

What types of secondary steel wire does Continental Trading Corp. supply?

Continental Trading Corp. supplies over 20 types of secondary and surplus steel wire, including carbon steel wire, bright wire, galvanized wire, annealed wire, tire cord, bead wire, PC wire, spring wire, music wire, oil tempered wire, baling wire, strapping wire, Galfan coated wire, aluminum clad steel wire, wire rope, and more.

Where does Continental Trading Corp. source its steel wire?

Continental Trading Corp. works directly with the largest carbon steel wire producers in North America, as well as insurance claim brokers and salvage yards. All wire is sourced from established, reputable mills.

Does Continental Trading Corp. buy surplus steel wire?

Yes. Continental Trading Corp. actively purchases surplus, second choice, and overstock steel wire from steel mills, insurance claim brokers, and salvage yards. We handle single truckloads and full mill liquidations.

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Secondary Steel Wire
Supplier & Exporter

North American source for non-prime carbon steel wire — all gauges, all grades, shipped worldwide.

Continental Trading Corp. is a North American supplier and exporter of secondary and non-prime carbon steel wire — including second choice, overstock, and surplus prime material — with over 40 years of experience serving buyers across Asia, the Middle East, Latin America, and beyond. We work directly with the largest steel wire producers in North America to ensure consistent access to a wide range of wire types, grades, and specifications at below-prime pricing.

For Wire Buyers

Browse our 20+ product types and reach out with your diameter, grade, and quantity. We match incoming inventory to buyer requirements and send offers as material becomes available. We respond to all inquiries promptly. If you don't see what you need, ask — we can likely source it.

For Wire Sellers

We actively purchase second choice, surplus, and overstock steel wire from mills, insurance claim brokers, and salvage yards. Single truckloads and full mill liquidations both welcome. We have assisted in the liquidation of several steel mills over the past 40 years.

Why buy secondary steel wire? Secondary wire from North American mills is typically material that fell outside a specific customer order — often due to minor surface variation, diameter tolerance, or overproduction — while remaining structurally sound. Buyers consistently achieve 20–40% savings versus prime, with material that frequently meets their process requirements in full. Many of our customers stop ordering prime entirely.

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Contact Continental Trading Corp.

Continental Trading Corp.
34 E. Putnam Avenue, STE 116
Greenwich, CT 06830-5444
U.S.A.

+1 (203) 661-6079

We are interested in communicating with buyers and sellers of secondary steel wire worldwide. Feel free to contact us at any time.

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Secondary Steel Wire
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