Foam Scrap Price Guide: What Drives the Price of PU Foam Scrap

If you buy PU foam scrap in bulk, you already know the headline number on a listing page is only a starting point. Two buyers can request the same grade on the same day and receive different prices — and both quotes can be correct. The difference comes down to volume, grade specifications, packaging, freight, and payment terms.

This guide breaks down the factors that actually move the price of PU foam scrap for B2B buyers, using real listing data from Dongguan Fungbillion Furniture Material Co., Ltd. (brand Fungbillion), a manufacturer and trading company based in ChaoLang Industrial Zone, Chashan Town, Dongguan City, Guangdong, China. Use it as a framework for evaluating quotes and comparing suppliers on more than just the per-ton number.

Why Foam Scrap Pricing Isn't One Number

PU foam scrap is a recycled raw material, not a catalog product. It is shredded and used for rebonding foam — the blocks that become furniture padding, mattresses, and modular auto parts. Because scrap comes out of foam production runs, its consistency varies: skin content, color mix, density, and contamination all shift from batch to batch.

That variability is why serious suppliers publish tiered pricing rather than a single rate. It is also why any price you see online should be treated as an indicator, not a commitment. Request a current quote for your exact specification and volume rather than relying on a listing price alone.

The Main Price Drivers

1. Grade: AA, A, or B

In the foam scrap trade, grade is generally the first variable buyers compare when evaluating offers.

• Grade AA — the lowest skin content tier. Available in 5% skin or 0-skin (skin-free) versions, with density of 20–30 kg/m³.
• Grade A — available in 5% skin and 15% skin versions.
• Grade B — around 15% skin content.

In general, lower skin content and a tighter density range make scrap a more predictable feedstock for rebonded foam. Published tiered pricing is available for Grade AA (see the volume section below); for other grades, request a quote for your specification.

2. Skin Content

Skin is the dense outer layer of a foam block. In rebonding, skin behaves differently from the foam core, so higher skin content introduces more variability into the finished block. That is why suppliers separate 0-skin, 5% skin, and 15% skin material into distinct products.

If your rebonding line is set up for a specific skin ratio, matching the grade to that tolerance avoids downstream adjustments. If your process tolerates more skin, moving down a grade can reduce your raw material cost.

3. Color: Black, White, or Mixed

Foam scrap is supplied in black, white, and mixed colors. Color is specified to match the end product: if you produce rebonded foam that will be visible or lightly covered, color consistency affects what you can sell. Match the color stream to your end use before you compare prices.

4. Density

Scrap density generally falls in the 15–30 kg/m³ range, and Grade AA sits at the tighter end at 20–30 kg/m³. Density affects how much material you get per unit of volume and how the scrap performs in your rebonding process.

Here is the practical link: rebonded PU foam is produced at densities from 50–300 kg/m³. Your input scrap density influences how much binder and compression you need to hit your target output density. A consistent, well-specified input reduces guesswork — and that consistency is worth paying for.

Volume: Where Pricing Really Changes

Volume is the second major lever, and it is the one buyers have the most control over. Here is how tiered pricing works in practice.

Listed prices on the Alibaba listing at the time of writing, subject to change; quotes on request:

• Grade AA: $400/ton for 20–59 tons
• Grade AA: $300/ton for 60–99 tons
• Grade AA: $200/ton for 100 tons or more

Two things stand out. First, the step from the smallest tier to the largest is significant — this is not a token discount. Second, the minimum order quantity on the Grade AA listing is 20 tons, so the published price tiers start at that volume.

For reference, Fungbillion's listed supply ability is 5,000 tons per month (Alibaba listing), and the main markets are the Middle East, South America, Southeast Asia, Africa, and the domestic Chinese market. The volume tiers are designed for buyers who plan in container loads, not pallets.

If you are weighing a 40-ton order against a 100-ton order, run the math on the tier jump before you commit. Consolidating two smaller orders into one larger shipment can move you into a better price band and reduce per-ton freight at the same time.

Other Listed Price Data Points

There is also a shoe foam scrap card listed at $133–135 (unit not specified on the card) with an MOQ of 10 tons (card-only data). This is a different product from the Grade AA rebonding feedstock and should not be used as a benchmark for general PU foam scrap pricing. Treat it as a separate line item with its own specification.

MOQ, Bale Weight, and Packaging

Packaging affects cost in ways that are easy to overlook until the container arrives.

• Bale weight: bales run 200–300 kg each. Bale weight affects how many tons fit per shipment; ask your supplier whether compression bales are used, since compression changes how much tonnage fits in a container.
• Container loading: a 40ft container loads 18,000–22,000 kg. A 40HQ loads 20–22 tons of AA-grade compression bales.
• MOQ: 20 tons on the Grade AA listing. The lower the MOQ, the higher the per-ton price usually is, because setup and handling costs are spread over fewer tons.

Ask your supplier how the material will be baled and whether compression is used. Compression bales let you fit more tonnage per container, which directly lowers your landed cost per ton. If a quote looks cheap but the bales are light, the freight math can erase the advantage.

Freight and Port Choice

Fungbillion ships from Shenzhen or Guangzhou, China — two major southern China ports. Sailing frequency, transit time, and inland drayage costs differ by port and by route (general shipping knowledge, not company-specific), and those differences show up in your landed cost even when the per-ton price is identical. Always confirm the Incoterm — FOB, CIF, or another basis — before comparing prices.

For buyers in the Middle East, South America, Southeast Asia, and Africa — Fungbillion's main export markets — route selection matters. When comparing quotes from multiple suppliers, always normalize to the same Incoterm and the same port before comparing per-ton figures: confirm whether a price is FOB, CIF, or another basis.

Payment Terms

Fungbillion accepts T/T, L/C, D/P D/A, MoneyGram, Credit Card, Western Union, and Cash.

Payment terms can carry a price premium or discount (general trade knowledge: L/C and documentary collection involve bank fees and processing time, which some suppliers price into the quote). Wire transfer is a commonly used instrument for this trade. If your purchasing department has a preferred instrument, state it up front so the supplier can quote accurately the first time instead of revising later.

How to Read a Quote

Use this checklist when a foam scrap quote lands on your desk. If any line is missing, ask before you compare it to another supplier.

• Grade and skin content — Is it AA, A, or B? 0-skin, 5% skin, or 15% skin?
• Density range — Confirmed as 20–30 kg/m³ for AA, or something wider?
• Color — Black, white, or mixed? Matched to your end product?
• Volume tier — Which tonnage band does this price reflect, and what is the next tier up?
• MOQ — Stated explicitly, and does your order meet it?
• Bale weight and packaging — 200–300 kg bales? Compression used?
• Container loading — Stated in kg for the container type you will actually book (18,000–22,000 kg for 40ft; 20–22 tons of AA compression bales for 40HQ)?
• Port of loading — Shenzhen or Guangzhou? Consistent with your routing?
• Incoterm — FOB, CIF, or something else? Do not compare across Incoterms.
• Payment terms — Which instruments are accepted, and does the price assume a specific one?
• Quote validity — How long is the price held? Scrap prices move.
• Date of quote — Essential for any comparison.

A quote missing half these lines is not a cheaper quote — it is an incomplete one.

Honest Expectations: What Moves and What Doesn't

Some things about foam scrap pricing are stable. The relationship between volume and price is predictable — larger tiers carry lower per-ton prices. Packaging and container math follow the same rules everywhere.

Other things move. Listed prices change. Freight rates change. Availability of specific grades fluctuates with production schedules at the source. A price that was accurate last quarter may not be accurate today.

The right posture for a purchasing manager is simple: use published tiered pricing to understand the shape of the market, then request a current quote for your exact specification, volume, and destination. Never commit to a purchase based on a listing price alone, and never assume a competitor's quote is comparable until you have run it through the checklist above.

Request a Quote from Fungbillion

If you are sourcing PU foam scrap for rebonding — Grade AA, Grade A, Grade B, black, white, or mixed, including memory visco scrap — Dongguan Fungbillion Furniture Material Co., Ltd. can quote against your specification. With 5,000 tons per month of listed supply ability, MOQ from 20 tons on Grade AA, and shipment from Shenzhen or Guangzhou, Fungbillion serves buyers across the Middle East, South America, Southeast Asia, and Africa.

Contact Ms. Vicky Chen, Sales Manager, at [email protected] for a current quote. You can also reach the team by phone at 0086-0769-81805003, by mobile at 0086-15875576145, or on WhatsApp at 15875576145. Share your grade, target volume, destination port, and preferred payment terms so a quote can be prepared for your specification.

Related Reading

• PU Foam Scrap Grades AA / A / B Explained — skin content, colors, and density: how to read a grade offer.
• What Is Rebonded Foam? A Buyer's Introduction — how rebonded foam is made and where it is used.
• Rebonded PU Foam — density 50–300kg/m³, shape cutting supported.