Go beyond headline prices. Understand the supply, demand and cost drivers that move markets – and act with confidence
CRU has been delivering independent commodity intelligence for over 50 years. The sample fertilizer report shows how our analysts approach complex, fast-moving markets – combining price forecasts, supply-demand analysis, policy risk and trade disruption into a clear, actionable view.
See CRU's commodity intelligence in action
- Understand what is driving the market – including supply disruptions, cost shifts, trade flows and policy changes
- Use independent price, supply-demand and cost insight to support trade ideas, risk framing and market timing
- Use CRU data in the workflows your team already uses – through flexible delivery options including API, Excel add-in and selected market-data platforms such as Bloomberg and Refinitiv
- Speak directly to specialist analysts who can provide context behind the numbers, not just the numbers
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Trusted by leading financial institutions
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Top-tier financial institutions already rely on CRU for independent commodity intelligence
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More than 800 price assessments across metals, battery materials and fertilizers – transaction-based, audited and IOSCO-aligned
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Benchmarks already used in physical contracts and market settlement, including the CME US Midwest hot-rolled coil contract
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More than 5,400 mining, metals and fertilizer assets covered globally through Asset Services.
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Expanding price coverage and frequency in markets where volatility and market transparency matter.
How CRU supports decision-making in hedge funds
The fertilizer report is one example of what CRU produces. Across base metals, battery materials, steel, aluminium and fertilizers, CRU provides hedge fund teams with the same depth of intelligence – continuously updated, delivered in the formats your team uses.
- Independent price assessments and commodity outlooks across base metals, battery materials, steel, aluminium and fertilizers – covering near-term market moves and medium-term price direction.
- Cost, emissions and valuation data for more than 5,400 mining, metals and fertilizer assets worldwide, delivered through the Asset Platform and DataLab API.
- Macroeconomic, policy and cross-market analysis that helps hedge funds understand how broader events feed through into commodity prices, costs and trade opportunities.
