Market Analysis

CRU’s global research program generates a broad range of products targeted to particular analytical perspectives.  As each of the industries we cover is unique and multi faceted, we encourage you to use the sector links at the left of this page, as well as those in the text below, to find out more about the products and services most relevant to your company.

CRU Monitors provide expert interpretation of industry news, market statistics and price movements in 24 mining and metal-related sectors.  Between publications dates, our continuously updated online service produces coverage of the latest news and statistical releases.

Current market conditions as well as the potential drivers of change are explored through market outlooks and multi-client studies.  Regular forecast products include quarterly industry reports, which forecast market conditions five year forward, as well as annual market reviews and 10-year outlooks.

Costs services utilizes CRU’s own comprehensive methodology for providing a truly objective basis on which to compare production units.

Steel and Ferroalloys: Our approach to market analysis is soundly based upon economic fundamentals, while the unparalleled breadth, depth and inter-relationships of our databases provide solid platforms for our forecasting work. The Steel Group has extensive experience in forecasting, and issues detailed studies covering short, medium and long-term outlooks.

Aluminium:  Providing information on the aluminium market, these research reports evaluate prices for the next ten years for primary and aluminium sheet metal. We also assess demand and supply for extruded aluminium, chlorine and caustic soda and metallurgical alumina over a five year horizon..

Base and Precious Metals: CRU’s subscription research services give you reliable and authoritative analysis direct to your desktop. At a time when information is freely available on the internet, a CRU subscription ensures that you have up-to-the-minute objective analysis on the latest industry events and market positions

Wire and Cable: For up to date news and views and analysis, CRU provides a range of wire & cable news and monitoring services.

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