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.
Market news, daily reports , price assessments and benchmarks
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
Historical current and forecast ferrous metals data analytics, providing detailed coverage across steel raw materials and iron ore value chains
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.
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.
Years of daily iron ore and metallurgical coal price assessment history
Steel and scrap price assessments
Derivative contracts settle against Platts ferrous benchmarks
To launch carbon-accounted steel price premiums
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.
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Mark Ferguson
Research Director, Metals & Mining Research
Shivani Singh
Associate Director, Price Reporting - Metals
Gavin Montgomery
Principal Analyst, Metal and Mining
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.
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