Metals Markets Solutions and Services

From Mining to Manufacturing and Beyond

Every Stage, Benchmarked. Every Decision, Informed.

S&P Global Commodity Insights delivers the clarity you need to act with confidence. From price assessments to analytics, news, and forecasting tools, we provide you with a comprehensive view of the ferrous metals market.

What We Can Help You With

Platts Price Benchmarks and News

Market news, daily reports , price assessments and benchmarks

Market Outlook Reports

Monthly market trends and insights, supply, demand, and price short-term forecasts on the top steel markets (European, China and USA), iron ore, metallurgical coal, and scrap

Data and Analytics

Historical current and forecast ferrous metals data analytics, providing detailed coverage across steel raw materials and iron ore value chains

What Distinguishes Us in the Ferrous Metals Market

  • Our ferrous price assessments underpin billions in transactions across steel, iron ore, and other critical metals in both physical and futures markets.

  • In-depth content and advanced analytics, specifically tailored for the ferrous sector, combined with fundamental and alternative data, empower your strategy with actionable insights and connections to key industry players.

  • All-in-one solutions integrates specialized data and global benchmarks, streamlining decision-making and enabling clients to confidently navigate the complexities of pricing, supply chains, and regulatory challenges.

  • Transparent methodologies for ferrous metals assessments provide clients with clear insights into pricing benchmarks, fostering trust and enabling informed decision-making in a rapidly evolving market.

How We Empower Industry Players Navigate Challenges

  • Project Managers - Optimize your procurement strategies and protect profitability and project timelines.

  • Traders - Get timely insights for effective contingency planning.

  • Analysts - Get insights into market trends and risks for informed investment decisions while assessing risks.

  • Manufacturers - Identify inefficiencies, enhance your operational efficiency and manage costs.

Our Impact, by the Numbers

14+

Years of daily iron ore and metallurgical coal price assessment history

500+

Steel and scrap price assessments

25

Derivative contracts settle against Platts ferrous benchmarks

1st

To launch carbon-accounted steel price premiums

Our Ferrous Metals Price Assessments and Benchmarks

  • Platts IODEX, a global benchmark for iron ore prices, provides transparency in pricing for iron ore transactions.

  • Our ferrous metal benchmarks are available for different global markets, including North America, Europe, and Asia.

  • A wide range of benchmarks for ferrous metals, including key products such as steel, iron ore, and ferrous scrap.

  • Our benchmarks are updated regularly to reflect real-time market dynamics, enabling clients to respond swiftly.


Click here to explore all our metals price assessments and benchmarks.

The Expertise Behind the Insights

Mark Ferguson

Research Director, Metals & Mining Research

Shivani Singh

Associate Director, Price Reporting - Metals

Gavin Montgomery

Principal Analyst, Metal and Mining

Ready to turn raw potential into something remarkable?

Every day, we help project leaders, traders, analysts and manufacturers worldwide make faster, smarter decisions. By unlocking the true value of ferrous metals, we help you achieve exceptional results.

Complete the form, and our expert team will reach out to discuss tailored solutions designed specifically for your business.

 

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