CRU prices are based on regular contact with a wide network of market participants. This network is constantly reviewed and expanded to ensure a balance of buyers and sellers, and reflect actual activity in the market.
All price assessments are carried out by experienced analysts who have a rich understanding of the markets that they are covering. We treat dialogue with market participants as confidential and no details are shared with third parties. We also regularly carry out consultations with the market about its methodology to ensure that it accurately reflects the underlying commodity market and latest regulations.
The methodology and definitions documents for CRU price assessments are available to download by clicking on the links below:
CRU Prices Compliance Framework and Methodology Guide
CRU Prices Definition of Key Terms
CRU Prices Data Provider Code of Conduct
CRU Prices Methodology and Definitions – Aluminium
CRU Prices Methodology and Definitions – Aluminium Products
CRU Prices Methodology and Definitions – Bauxite and Alumina
CRU Prices Methodology and Definitions – Bulk Ferroalloys
CRU Prices Methodology and Definitions – Carbon Products
CRU Prices Methodology and Definitions – Carbon Steel
CRU Prices Methodology and Definitions – Copper
CRU Prices Methodology and Definitions – Fertilizer
CRU Prices Methodology and Definitions – Lead and Zinc
CRU Prices Methodology and Definitions – Metallics
CRU Prices Methodology and Definitions – Stainless Steel
CRU Prices Methodology and Definitions – Steelmaking Raw Materials and Thermal Coal