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# Fastmarkets

> Fastmarkets is one of the most trusted cross-commodity price reporting agencies (PRA) in the agriculture, carbon, forest products, metals and mining, and battery raw materials energy markets. Fastmarkets combines the commodity intelligence of Metal Bulletin, RISI, The Jacobsen, American Metal Market, Scrap Price Bulletin, Industrial minerals, FOEX, Agricensus, Energycensus, Random Lengths and more.

## About Fastmarkets
- [About Us](https://www.fastmarkets.com/about-us/): Overview of Fastmarkets as a cross-commodity price reporting agency, its mission, group structure, and markets served.
- [Careers](https://www.fastmarkets.com/about-us/careers/): Information on working at Fastmarkets, culture, values, benefits, flexible working, and employee profiles.
- [Fastmarkets careers hub](https://careers.smartrecruiters.com/fastmarkets): Current job listings across departments, including data, editorial, commercial, and tech roles (hosted externally).
- [Our people](https://www.fastmarkets.com/about-us/people/): Profiles and roles of Fastmarkets' global team, including senior leadership, analysts, reporters, and a summary of their markets and expertise.
- [Logos and guidelines](https://www.fastmarkets.com/logos-and-guidelines/): Brand assets and usage rules, including logo downloads, spacing, color, orientation, and guidelines for media use.
- [Press releases](https://www.fastmarkets.com/press-releases/): Official announcements on new products, acquisitions, contracts, and company developments from Fastmarkets.
- [Benchmark Administration](https://www.fastmarkets.com/benchmark-admin/): Description of Fastmarkets Benchmark Administration Oy (FBA), its role as independent benchmark administrator under EU's BMR, and governance over benchmark integrity.
- [Assurance & Review](https://www.fastmarkets.com/assurance-review/): Description of Fastmarkets' assurance program referencing IOSCO principles, audit procedures, governance controls, and data quality processes.
- [Complaints Handling Policy](https://www.fastmarkets.com/complaints-handling-policy/): Public policy describing how Fastmarkets manages and resolves complaints, referencing latest update, escalation steps, and related governance documents (PDF linked).
- [Code of Conduct](https://www.fastmarkets.com/code-of-conduct/): Fastmarkets' ethical standards, expectations of staff and contributors, and framework for handling conflicts or misconduct.
- [Corrections & Delays Policy](https://www.fastmarkets.com/corrections-and-delays/): Policy for handling errors in pricing or publication delays, including correction procedures, notices, and historical record.
- [Data Submitter Policy](https://www.fastmarkets.com/data-submitter-policy/): Rules and guidelines for entities submitting data, including confidentiality, verification, and responsibilities.
- [Online Data Submissions](https://www.fastmarkets.com/online-data-submissions/): Interface and procedures for submitting data online, formats accepted, deadlines, and validation rules.
- [Methodology Review & Change Consultation](https://www.fastmarkets.com/methodology-review-and-change-consultation-process/): Process for reviewing methodology, stakeholder consultation, versioning, and change publication.
- [Data Licensing](https://www.fastmarkets.com/data-licensing/): Terms and conditions for licensing Fastmarkets' data, usage rights, restrictions, subscription models, and compliance.

## Fastmarkets Events
- [Upcoming events](https://www.fastmarkets.com/upcoming-events/): Overview of Fastmarkets' global portfolio of major commodity conferences and industry events across metals, agriculture, and forest products.
- [Agriculture events](https://www.fastmarkets.com/our-events/agriculture-events/): Details of Fastmarkets' agriculture-sector conferences, panels and forums designed for trading strategies and market insight.
- [Coaltrans](https://www.fastmarkets.com/coaltrans/): Annual coal market conference hosted by Fastmarkets, focused on global coal trading, policy, demand and supply.
- [Critical & battery minerals events](https://www.fastmarkets.com/our-events/critical-and-battery-minterals-events/): Fastmarkets' event series covering battery raw materials, critical minerals, market trends and supply chain developments.
- [Forest products events](https://www.fastmarkets.com/our-events/forest-product-events/): Listings and details of Fastmarkets' conferences in pulp, paper, packaging, and related forest sectors.
- [Metals events](https://www.fastmarkets.com/our-events/metals-events/): Fastmarkets' global events in metals, mining and base metals markets covering demand, policy, decarbonization.
- [Webinars](https://www.fastmarkets.com/webinars/): Scheduled online sessions by Fastmarkets offering market updates, forecasts and analysis across commodities.
- [Industry events](https://www.fastmarkets.com/industry-events/): Snapshot of industry events where Fastmarkets sponsors, speaks or hosts presence across markets and sectors.

## Fastmarkets key topics
- [Key Topics](https://www.fastmarkets.com/insights/key-topics/): Fastmarkets' curated insight hubs covering major themes across agriculture, forest products, metals & mining, battery raw materials and carbon.
- [Navigating trade policies](https://www.fastmarkets.com/insights/key-topics/navigating-trade-policies/): Analysis of evolving tariff regimes and trade rules and their impacts across commodity markets including metals, agriculture, and forest products.
- [2025 commodity market outlooks](https://www.fastmarkets.com/insights/key-topics/2025-commodity-market-outlook/): Collection of forecasts and trend analysis across agriculture, metals, battery, and forest sectors to guide strategic planning for 2025.
- [The future of procurement](https://www.fastmarkets.com/insights/key-topics/the-future-of-procurement/): Insight into how procurement strategies are evolving in commodities—risk, sourcing, ESG, and digital transformation.
- [LME Week](https://www.fastmarkets.com/key-topics/lme-week/): Overview of Fastmarkets' coverage and insights for LME Week, spotlighting trading, policy, and metals market themes.
- [Critical minerals market coverage](https://www.fastmarkets.com/insights/key-topics/critical-minerals-market-coverage/): Coverage and analysis of critical minerals markets including pricing, trends, supply chain risk, forecasts & battery materials.
- [Low carbon steel](https://www.fastmarkets.com/insights/key-topics/low-carbon-steel/): Insights and price trends on decarbonizing steel markets, green steel benchmark pricing, policy shifts and industry implications.
- [Low carbon aluminium production](https://www.fastmarkets.com/insights/key-topics/low-carbon-aluminium-production/): Analysis of low-carbon aluminium markets including price differentials, decarbonization tech, regional developments.
- [Recycling lithium batteries](https://www.fastmarkets.com/insights/key-topics/recycling-lithium-batteries/): Market intelligence on battery recycling, black mass pricing, supply chain shifts, regulatory drivers and future forecasts.
- [Hotter Commodities](https://www.fastmarkets.com/hotter-commodities/): Special correspondent content from Andrea Hotter spotlighting critical stories, risks, and opportunities in natural resource and commodity markets.
- [Fast Forward podcast](https://www.fastmarkets.com/insights/fast-forward-podcast/): Podcast series covering trends in critical minerals, battery raw materials and supply chains, featuring market insights, expert interviews and commentary.

## Fastmarkets platform
- [Platform](https://www.fastmarkets.com/platform/): Overview of Fastmarkets' data access platform, key features, and user experience.
- [Platform dashboard](https://www.fastmarkets.com/platform/dashboard/): Details of insights and data visualization features in the Fastmarkets web dashboard.
- [Platform API](https://www.fastmarkets.com/platform/api/): API access information, endpoints, coverage, authentication, and use cases.
- [Partners](https://www.fastmarkets.com/partners/): Fastmarkets' collaborations, technology and data partners, integrations, and alliances.

### Fastmarkets platform support
- [Help Center](https://help.fastmarkets.com/en_US/product-help): Central hub for Fastmarkets product support with categories for API, Excel, apps, and integration docs.
- [Excel add-in help](https://help.fastmarkets.com/en_US/excel-add-in-help): Guide to install, configure, authenticate, and query Fastmarkets data via Excel.
- [Mobile apps guide](https://help.fastmarkets.com/en_US/mobile-apps): Instructions for iOS/Android app setup, features, and troubleshooting.
- [APIs & apps docs](https://help.fastmarkets.com/en_US/apis_apps): API specification, authentication, endpoint reference, app integration guides.

## Fastmarkets Products
- [Products](https://www.fastmarkets.com/products/): Overview of Fastmarkets' product portfolio including commodity price data, analysis, forecasting, and risk services.

### Fastmarkets Price Data
- [Agriculture price data](https://www.fastmarkets.com/products/price-data/agriculture-prices/): Comprehensive agricultural commodity prices, benchmarks, and data offerings.
- [Forest products price data](https://www.fastmarkets.com/products/price-data/forest-products-prices/): Price benchmarks, indices, and regional data for forest products markets.
- [Metals & mining price data](https://www.fastmarkets.com/products/price-data/metals-and-mining-prices/): Price data across base metals, battery materials, and ferrous markets.
- [How to use price data](https://www.fastmarkets.com/products/price-data-how-to-use-it/): Instructions and use cases for integrating and applying Fastmarkets price data in workflows.

### Fastmarkets News and Market Analysis
- [News & Market Analysis](https://www.fastmarkets.com/products/news-market-analysis/): Overview of Fastmarkets' market news, commentary, and analysis across commodities.
- [Agriculture news & analysis](https://www.fastmarkets.com/products/news-market-analysis/agriculture/): Agriculture sector news, insights, trend reports, and analysis.
- [Forest products news & analysis](https://www.fastmarkets.com/products/news-market-analysis/forest-products/): Pulp, paper, packaging news and commentary in forest products markets.
- [PPI Pulp & Paper Week sample](https://www.fastmarkets.com/products/news-market-analysis/forest-products/ppi-pulp-and-paper-week-newsletter-sample-landing-page/): Sample issue of PPI's pulp & paper weekly newsletter, with articles and market commentary.
- [PPI Europe newsletter sample](https://www.fastmarkets.com/products/news-market-analysis/forest-products/ppi-europe-newsletter-sample-landing-page/): Sample issue of PPI Europe newsletter featuring regional forest product news and trends.
- [PPI Asia newsletter sample](https://www.fastmarkets.com/products/news-market-analysis/forest-products/ppi-asia-newsletter-sample-landing-page/): Sample issue of PPI Asia newsletter with Asian forest product market analysis.
- [PPI Latin America newsletter sample](https://www.fastmarkets.com/products/news-market-analysis/forest-products/ppi-latin-america-newsletter-sample-landing-page/): Sample issue of PPI Latin America newsletter with market insights in Latin American forest sectors.

### Fastmarkets Forecasting Analysis
- [Forecasting & analysis](https://www.fastmarkets.com/products/forecasting-analysis/): Fastmarkets' suite of forecasts and economic analysis across agriculture, forest products, and metals & mining, with short- and long-term views.
- [Agriculture forecasting & analysis](https://www.fastmarkets.com/products/forecasting-analysis/agriculture/): Forecasts and trend analysis for grains, oilseeds, biofuels and related markets using IOSCO-approved price assessments.
- [Biofuels forecasts](https://www.fastmarkets.com/products/forecasting-analysis/agriculture/biofuels-forecasts/): Short- and medium-term forecasts for biofuels, feedstock links and price dynamics.
- [Sustainable Aviation Fuel forecasts](https://www.fastmarkets.com/products/forecasting-analysis/agriculture/sustainable-aviation-fuel-forecasts/): Forecasts for SAF pricing, supply chain dynamics and demand trends.
- [Feed grains forecasts](https://www.fastmarkets.com/products/forecasting-analysis/agriculture/feed-grains-forecasts/): Projections and scenario analysis for feed grain markets (corn, barley, soy) across key global hubs.
- [Forest products forecasting & analysis](https://www.fastmarkets.com/products/forecasting-analysis/forest-products/): Near-term and long-term forecast models for pulp, paper, wood products, integrating market, cost and macro drivers.
- [Forest products short-term forecasts](https://www.fastmarkets.com/products/forecasting-analysis/forest-products/short-term/): Near-term outlooks and commentary for pulp, paper, packaging, lumber markets.
- [Lumber & structural panel commentary](https://www.fastmarkets.com/products/forecasting-analysis/forest-products/short-term/lumber-and-structural-panel-commentary/): Sample commentary focused on the U.S. lumber and panels market, with price forecasts and metro-level indicators.
- [Long-term forecasts & asset analysis](https://www.fastmarkets.com/products/forecasting-analysis/forest-products/long-term-forecasts-and-asset-analysis/): 5- to 15-year forecasts of forest product markets with integrated cost and asset modeling.
- [Forest products asset analysis](https://www.fastmarkets.com/products/forecasting-analysis/forest-products/asset-analysis/): In-depth mill and asset data, cost benchmarking, and competitiveness modeling across pulp and paper operations.
- [Metals & mining forecasting & analysis](https://www.fastmarkets.com/products/forecasting-analysis/metals-and-mining/): Forecasts, outlooks, and models for metals, mining and battery raw materials including short, mid, and long term views.
- [Metals short-term forecasts](https://www.fastmarkets.com/products/forecasting-analysis/metals-short-term-forecasts/): One-to-two year price forecasts and market trend analysis across base metals.
- [Battery raw materials short-term forecasts](https://www.fastmarkets.com/metals-and-mining/battery-raw-materials/short-term-forecasts/): Short-term price forecasts for battery raw materials, modeling demand, supply, and volatility.
- [Battery Cost Index](https://www.fastmarkets.com/metals-and-mining/battery-raw-materials/battery-cost-index/): Index and model tracking historical and forecast cell cost breakdown across cathode chemistries.
- [Battery recycling outlook](https://www.fastmarkets.com/metals-and-mining/battery-raw-materials/battery-recycling-outlook/): Forecasts and insight into battery recycling, black mass economics, supply growth and pricing.
- [Battery raw materials long-term forecasts](https://www.fastmarkets.com/metals-and-mining/battery-raw-materials/long-term-forecasts/): 10-year supply and demand forecasts for lithium, cobalt, graphite, nickel, and manganese models.

### Fastmarkets Risk Management
- [Risk management](https://www.fastmarkets.com/products/risk-management/): Overview of Fastmarkets risk management services, covering futures, hedging tools, and industry risk insights.
- [Futures contracts](https://www.fastmarkets.com/products/risk-management/futures-contracts/): Guide to commodity futures contracts, trading framework, and market conventions.
- [Commodity futures overview](https://www.fastmarkets.com/products/risk-management/futures-contracts/about-commodity-futures-contracts/): Explains what commodity futures are, contract structure, margining and usage in risk hedging.
- [Commodity futures FAQs](https://www.fastmarkets.com/products/risk-management/futures-contracts/commodity-futures-faqs/): Frequently asked questions about futures trading, clearing, delivery, and market rules.
- [Commodity futures glossary](https://www.fastmarkets.com/products/risk-management/futures-contracts/commodity-futures-glossary-of-terms/): Definitions of key terms used in futures markets, instruments, and derivatives.
- [Financial derivatives list](https://www.fastmarkets.com/products/risk-management/futures-contracts/financial-derivatives-list/): List and explanations of derivative instruments available across commodities (options, forwards, swaps).
- [Battery materials risk management](https://www.fastmarkets.com/metals-and-mining/battery-raw-materials/risk-management/): Risk tools specific to battery raw materials markets — hedging, volatility metrics, market exposure strategies.

### Fastmarkets Consulting
- [Consulting](https://www.fastmarkets.com/products/consulting/): Strategic advisory services spanning commodity market entry, data solutions architecture, scenario modeling, and custom analytics.

## Fastmarkets Industries
- [Industries](https://www.fastmarkets.com/industries/): Overview of industries Fastmarkets serves, including automotive, aviation, construction, FMCG, and food & beverage.
- [Automotive industry](https://www.fastmarkets.com/industries/automotive/): Insights and price data applications in the automotive value chain, including battery inputs and supply constraints.
- [Aviation industry](https://www.fastmarkets.com/industries/aviation/): Market trends, feedstock pricing, and supply dynamics for aviation fuels, SAF, and carbon offsets.
- [Construction industry](https://www.fastmarkets.com/industries/construction/): Commodity price exposure and forecasting in building materials, steel, aggregates, and lumber markets.
- [FMCG (Fast-moving consumer goods)](https://www.fastmarkets.com/industries/fast-moving-consumer-goods/): Influence of commodity trends and input pricing on consumer goods, packaging, and logistics.
- [Food & beverage industry](https://www.fastmarkets.com/industries/food-and-beverage/): Pricing, supply risk, raw material dynamics, and commodity futures effects on the food & beverage sector.

## Fastmarkets Markets We Serve

### Agriculture commodity prices
- [Agriculture market](https://www.fastmarkets.com/agriculture/): Overview of Fastmarkets' agricultural markets, price data, forecasts, commentary, and key coverage areas including grains, oilseeds, and feedstocks.

#### Grains & oilseeds
- [Grains & Oilseeds](https://www.fastmarkets.com/agriculture/grains-and-oilseeds/): Hub for grains and oilseeds markets, covering production, price trends, and supply/demand dynamics.
- [Wheat market](https://www.fastmarkets.com/agriculture/grains-and-oilseeds/wheat/): Overview of global wheat supply, demand drivers, and export flows.
- [Wheat prices](https://www.fastmarkets.com/agriculture/grains-and-oilseeds/wheat/wheat-prices/): Assessed wheat prices, historical data, and price benchmarks.
- [Corn market](https://www.fastmarkets.com/agriculture/grains-and-oilseeds/corn/): Corn supply, usage, export trends, and market dynamics.
- [Corn prices](https://www.fastmarkets.com/agriculture/grains-and-oilseeds/corn/corn-prices/): Corn price assessments and benchmarks with historical data.
- [Soy market](https://www.fastmarkets.com/agriculture/grains-and-oilseeds/soy/): Soybean supply, crushing margins, and global trade flows.
- [Barley prices](https://www.fastmarkets.com/agriculture/grains-and-oilseeds/barley-prices/): Price assessments and benchmarks for barley across export hubs.

#### Vegetable oils & meals
- [Vegetable oils & meals](https://www.fastmarkets.com/agriculture/veg-oils-and-meals/): Market overview & price trends for oilseeds, vegetable oils, and meal processing.
- [Soybean crush margin assessments](https://www.fastmarkets.com/agriculture/veg-oils-and-meals/soybean-crush-margin-assessments/): Assessments of soybean crush margins considering input/output price spreads.
- [Soybean meal prices](https://www.fastmarkets.com/agriculture/veg-oils-and-meals/soybean-meal-prices/): Price benchmarks for soybean meal across key markets.
- [Soybean oil prices](https://www.fastmarkets.com/agriculture/veg-oils-and-meals/soybean-oil-prices/): Commodity benchmark prices for soybean oil in major markets.
- [Sunflower oil prices](https://www.fastmarkets.com/agriculture/veg-oils-and-meals/sunflower-oil-prices/): Price benchmarks for sunflower oil markets.
- [Palm oil prices](https://www.fastmarkets.com/agriculture/veg-oils-and-meals/palm-oil-prices/): Benchmark pricing for palm oil in key producing regions.
- [Rapeseed oil prices](https://www.fastmarkets.com/agriculture/veg-oils-and-meals/rapeseed-oil-prices/): Price assessments for rapeseed oil across major export hubs.

#### Biofuels & feedstocks
- [Biofuels & feedstocks](https://www.fastmarkets.com/agriculture/biofuels-and-feedstocks/): Market analysis and pricing for biofuel feedstocks and related commodities.
- [Animal tallow prices](https://www.fastmarkets.com/agriculture/biofuels-and-feedstocks/animal-tallow-prices/): Price assessments for animal tallow, used in biodiesel feedstock markets.

#### Hides and leather
- [Hides, leather & industrials](https://www.fastmarkets.com/agriculture/hides-leather-and-industrials/): Coverage of hides, leather, and industrial agricultural commodities.

#### Sustainable Aviation Fuel
- [SAF price data](https://www.fastmarkets.com/agriculture/saf-price-data/): Benchmark pricing data for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) across markets.

#### Animal fats, oils & proteins
- [Animal fats, oils & proteins](https://www.fastmarkets.com/agriculture/animal-fats-oils-and-proteins/): Market trends, commodity pricing, and usage dynamics for animal fats, oils, and related protein streams.

### Forest products commodity prices
- [Forest products market](https://www.fastmarkets.com/forest-products/): Overview of Fastmarkets' forest products markets, price data, forecasts, and analysis covering pulp, paper packaging, fibers as well as wood products, lumber, timber and more.

#### Pulp, paper, packaging & tissue
- [Packaging prices](https://www.fastmarkets.com/forest-products/packaging/): Market trends and price assessments for paper packaging grades including containerboard, boxboard, graphic paper, tissue, and recovered fibers.
- [Pulp prices](https://www.fastmarkets.com/forest-products/pulp/): Pulp price benchmarks, forecasts, cost drivers, and market intelligence across softwood and hardwood grades.
- [Containerboard prices](https://www.fastmarkets.com/forest-products/containerboard/): Containerboard market data, trade flows, packaging demand, and price assessments.
- [Boxboard prices](https://www.fastmarkets.com/forest-products/packaging/boxboard/): Price benchmarks and trends for boxboard grades used in folding carton packaging.
- [Graphic paper prices](https://www.fastmarkets.com/forest-products/graphic-paper/): Price tracking and outlook for coated, uncoated, newsprint, and specialty graphic papers.
- [Tissue prices](https://www.fastmarkets.com/forest-products/tissue/): Market overview, price trends, raw material links, and demand analysis for tissue paper.
- [Recovered paper prices](https://www.fastmarkets.com/forest-products/recovered-paper/): Price assessments, trade flows, and recycling trends for recovered paper markets.
- [Nonwovens prices](https://www.fastmarkets.com/forest-products/nonwovens/): Market coverage, pricing, and trend analysis for nonwoven materials used in hygiene, filtration, and industrial applications.

#### Wood products
- [Wood products market](https://www.fastmarkets.com/forest-products/wood-products/): Overview of wood, lumber, pallet and timber markets, including pricing, supply trends, and demand drivers.
- [Timber prices](https://www.fastmarkets.com/forest-products/timber/): Timber extraction, trade flows, regional trends, and pricing benchmarks.
- [Lumber prices](https://www.fastmarkets.com/forest-products/wood-products/lumber-prices/): Price assessments and benchmarks for lumber across major exporting regions.
- [Pallets prices](https://www.fastmarkets.com/forest-products/wood-products/pallets/): Pricing, demand, and supply trends for pallet wood and packaging wood products.
- [Biomass prices](https://www.fastmarkets.com/forest-products/biomass/): Market dynamics and pricing for forest biomass, energy wood, and residuals.

### Metals & Mining commodity prices
- [Metals & mining market](https://www.fastmarkets.com/metals-and-mining/): Overview of Fastmarkets' metals and mining coverage, price data, forecasts, and analysis for base, minor, and ferrous metals, ores, and alloys.

#### Scrap & secondary
- [Scrap & secondary materials prices](https://www.fastmarkets.com/metals-and-mining/scrap-and-secondary/): Pricing and market analysis for recycled metals and secondary raw materials.

#### Rare earths
- [Rare earths prices & news](https://www.fastmarkets.com/metals-and-mining/rare-earths-prices-and-news/): Benchmark prices and insight on rare earth elements including NdPr, dysprosium, and terbium.

#### Base metals
- [Base metals prices](https://www.fastmarkets.com/metals-and-mining/base-metals/): Coverage of base metals including aluminium, copper, zinc, lead, and nickel with price data and forecasts.
- [Aluminium market](https://www.fastmarkets.com/metals-and-mining/base-metals/aluminium/): Market overview for primary and secondary aluminium including supply, demand, and pricing.
- [Aluminium prices](https://www.fastmarkets.com/metals-and-mining/base-metals/aluminium/aluminium-prices/): Price benchmarks and assessments for primary aluminium in global markets.
- [Aluminium scrap market](https://www.fastmarkets.com/metals-and-mining/base-metals/aluminium/aluminium-scrap/): Market coverage for aluminium scrap and recycled aluminium trends.
- [Aluminium scrap prices](https://www.fastmarkets.com/metals-and-mining/base-metals/aluminium/aluminium-scrap-prices/): Aluminium scrap price assessments and index updates.
- [Copper market](https://www.fastmarkets.com/metals-and-mining/base-metals/copper/): Coverage of refined and concentrate copper markets, production, trade, and demand.
- [Copper prices](https://www.fastmarkets.com/metals-and-mining/base-metals/copper/copper-prices/): Price benchmarks for refined copper across key regions and exchanges.
- [Copper concentrate prices](https://www.fastmarkets.com/metals-and-mining/base-metals/copper/copper-concentrate-prices/): Concentrate pricing, treatment charges, and market indices.
- [Zinc prices & forecasts](https://www.fastmarkets.com/metals-and-mining/base-metals/zinc-prices-and-forecasts/): Price data, forecasts, and supply-demand analysis for zinc markets.

#### Minor metals
- [Minor metals prices](https://www.fastmarkets.com/metals-and-mining/minor-metals/): Prices and analysis for minor metals including cobalt, tungsten, molybdenum, and others.
- [Antimony prices](https://www.fastmarkets.com/metals-and-mining/minor-metals/antimony-prices/): Benchmark prices and analysis for antimony metal and trioxide markets.

#### Ores & alloys
- [Ores & alloys prices](https://www.fastmarkets.com/metals-and-mining/ores-and-alloys/): Price benchmarks and trade analysis for ferro-alloys, chrome, manganese, and related ores.
- [Iron ore prices](https://www.fastmarkets.com/metals-and-mining/iron-ore/iron-ore-prices/): Benchmark prices and analysis for global iron ore markets.
- [Ferro-chrome prices](https://www.fastmarkets.com/metals-and-mining/ores-and-alloys/ferro-chrome-prices/): Price assessments for high-carbon and charge chrome in major regions.

#### Steel
- [Steel & raw materials market](https://www.fastmarkets.com/metals-and-mining/steel-and-steel-raw-materials/): Steel industry coverage including flat, long, and raw materials markets.
- [Steel prices](https://www.fastmarkets.com/metals-and-mining/steel-and-steel-raw-materials/steel-prices/): Benchmark steel prices for hot-rolled coil, rebar, billet, and scrap grades.

#### Industrial minerals
- [Industrial minerals prices](https://www.fastmarkets.com/metals-and-mining/industrial-minerals/): Price data and market trends for lithium, graphite, and other non-metallic minerals.

### Battery Raw Materials commodity prices
- [Battery raw materials market](https://www.fastmarkets.com/metals-and-mining/battery-raw-materials/): Hub overview of battery materials markets including lithium, cobalt, nickel, graphite, black mass, and trend analysis.
- [Lithium market](https://www.fastmarkets.com/metals-and-mining/battery-raw-materials/lithium/): Coverage of lithium supply, demand, pricing, and market dynamics across carbonate, hydroxide, and spodumene.
- [Lithium prices](https://www.fastmarkets.com/metals-and-mining/battery-raw-materials/lithium/lithium-prices/): Benchmark lithium prices and indices for global battery markets.
- [Lithium carbonate prices](https://www.fastmarkets.com/metals-and-mining/battery-raw-materials/lithium/lithium-carbonate-prices/): Daily and historical lithium carbonate pricing, CIF China, Japan, Korea, and EXW China.
- [Spodumene prices](https://www.fastmarkets.com/metals-and-mining/battery-raw-materials/lithium/spodumene-prices/): Benchmark prices and analysis for spodumene concentrate shipments.
- [Cobalt market](https://www.fastmarkets.com/metals-and-mining/battery-raw-materials/cobalt/): Cobalt market coverage including demand trends, mining supply, and trade dynamics.
- [Cobalt prices](https://www.fastmarkets.com/metals-and-mining/battery-raw-materials/cobalt/cobalt-prices/): Price assessments and indices for cobalt metal and intermediates.
- [Black mass prices](https://www.fastmarkets.com/metals-and-mining/black-mass-prices/): Price data and market analysis for recycled black mass materials from spent batteries.
- [Energy storage systems](https://www.fastmarkets.com/metals-and-mining/battery-raw-materials/energy-storage-systems/): Market intelligence on stationary storage, battery pack costs, and demand outlooks.
- [Manganese market](https://www.fastmarkets.com/metals-and-mining/battery-raw-materials/manganese/): Coverage of manganese and high-purity manganese markets for battery and alloy applications.
- [Graphite market](https://www.fastmarkets.com/metals-and-mining/battery-raw-materials/graphite/): Price data and supply analysis for natural and synthetic graphite used in anodes.
- [Nickel market](https://www.fastmarkets.com/metals-and-mining/battery-raw-materials/nickel/): Nickel pricing and trends across Class 1, Class 2, and battery-grade nickel supply chains.

### Carbon markets and pricing
- [Carbon market](https://www.fastmarkets.com/markets/carbon/): Coverage of carbon markets including emissions trading, voluntary credits, and regulatory frameworks.
- [Carbon early access](https://www.fastmarkets.com/markets/carbon/early-access/): Preview and early-access insights into emerging carbon markets before full launch.
- [Carbon credits](https://www.fastmarkets.com/markets/carbon/carbon-credits/): Price data, project types, voluntary market trends, and credit supply dynamics.
- [CBAM](https://www.fastmarkets.com/markets/carbon/cbam/): Coverage of the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, pricing implications, and trade impact.

## Fastmarkets Methodologies

### Agriculture Methodologies
- [Fastmarkets agriculture methodology](https://www.fastmarkets.com/methodology/agriculture/): Find out our Agriculture methodologies how we assess and forecast agriculture commodity prices and create forward curves.
- [Wheat FOB Germany methodology](https://www.fastmarkets.com/methodology/agriculture/wheat-fob-germany/): The latest methodology for wheat FOB Germany. (PDF included)
- [Global wheat methodology](https://www.fastmarkets.com/methodology/agriculture/global-wheat/): The latest methodology for global wheat. (PDF included)
- [Palm oil methodology](https://www.fastmarkets.com/methodology/agriculture/agriculture-global-palm-oil/): The latest methodology for global palm oil. (PDF included)
- [Corn methodology](https://www.fastmarkets.com/methodology/agriculture/agriculture-global-corn/): The latest methodology for global corn. (PDF included)
- [Soybeans methodology](https://www.fastmarkets.com/methodology/agriculture/global-soybeans/): The latest methodology for global soybeans. (PDF included)
- [Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)](https://www.fastmarkets.com/methodology/agriculture/sustainable-aviation-fuel/): The latest methodology for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). (PDF included)

### Metals and Mining Methodologies
- [Fastmarkets metals and mining methodology](https://www.fastmarkets.com/methodology/metals/): Find out how we assess and forecast prices for the global metals market.
- [Ferrous](https://www.fastmarkets.com/methodology/metals/ferrous/): The latest Ferrous price reporting methodology, part of Fastmarkets Metal Bulletin price reporting methodology. (PDF included)
- [Non-Ferrous](https://www.fastmarkets.com/methodology/metals/non-ferrous/): The latest Non-Ferrous price reporting methodology, part of Fastmarkets Metal Bulletin price reporting methodology. (PDF included)
- [Rare Earths](https://www.fastmarkets.com/methodology/metals/rare-earths/): The latest Rare Earths price reporting methodology, part of Fastmarkets Metal Bulletin price reporting methodology. (PDF included)
- [Alumina](https://www.fastmarkets.com/methodology/metals/alumina-indices/): The latest Alumina price reporting methodology, part of Fastmarkets Metal Bulletin indices. (PDF included)
- [China HRC & Rebar](https://www.fastmarkets.com/methodology/metals/china-hrc-rebar-indices/): The latest China HRC & Rebar price reporting methodology, part of Fastmarkets Metal Bulletin Indices. (PDF included)
- [Chrome Ore](https://www.fastmarkets.com/methodology/metals/chrome-ore-index/): The latest Chrome Ore price reporting methodology, part of Fastmarkets Metal Bulletin Indices. (PDF included)
- [Coking Coal](https://www.fastmarkets.com/methodology/metals/coking-coal-indices/): The latest Coking Coal price reporting methodology, part of Fastmarkets Metal Bulletin Indices. (PDF included)
- [CIS Billet](https://www.fastmarkets.com/methodology/metals/cis-billet-index/): The latest CIS Billet price reporting methodology, part of Fastmarkets Metal Bulletin Indices. (PDF included)
- [Copper Concentrates](https://www.fastmarkets.com/methodology/metals/copper-concentrates-index/): The latest Copper Concentrates price reporting methodology, part of Fastmarkets Metal Bulletin Indices. (PDF included)
- [European HRC](https://www.fastmarkets.com/methodology/metals/european-hrc-indices/): The latest European HRC price reporting methodology, part of Fastmarkets Metal Bulletin Indices. (PDF included)
- [Ferrous Scrap](https://www.fastmarkets.com/methodology/metals/ferrous-scrap-indices/): The latest Ferrous Scrap price reporting methodology, part of Fastmarkets Metal Bulletin Indices. (PDF included)
- [Iron Ore](https://www.fastmarkets.com/methodology/metals/iron-ore-indices/): The latest Iron Ore price reporting methodology, part of Fastmarkets Metal Bulletin Indices. (PDF included)
- [Manganese Ore](https://www.fastmarkets.com/methodology/metals/manganese-ore-index/): The latest China HRC & Rebar price reporting methodology, part of Fastmarkets Metal Bulletin Indices. (PDF included)
- [Aluminium short-term forecast and price specifications](https://www.fastmarkets.com/methodology/metals/aluminium-short-term-forecast/): The latest aluminium short-term price forecast and specifications, part of Fastmarkets price forecasting methodology. (PDF included)
- [Base metals short-term forecast and price specifications](https://www.fastmarkets.com/methodology/metals/base-metals-short-term-forecasts/): The latest base metals short-term forecast and price specifications, part of Fastmarkets price forecasting methodology. (PDF included)
- [Battery raw materials long-term forecast and price specifications](https://www.fastmarkets.com/methodology/metals/battery-raw-materials-long-term-forecasts/): The latest Battery raw materials long-term forecast and price specifications, part of Fastmarkets price forecasting methodology. (PDF included)
- [Industrial minerals short-term forecast and price specifications](https://www.fastmarkets.com/methodology/metals/industrial-minerals-short-term-forecasts/): The latest industrial minerals short-term forecast and price specifications, part of Fastmarkets price forecasting methodology. (PDF included)
- [Minor metals short-term forecast and price specifications](https://www.fastmarkets.com/methodology/metals/minor-metals-short-term-forecasts/): The latest minor metals short-term forecast and price specifications, part of Fastmarkets price forecasting methodology. (PDF included)
- [Ores and alloys short-term forecast and price specifications](https://www.fastmarkets.com/methodology/metals/ores-and-alloys-short-term-forecasts/): The latest Ores and alloys short-term forecast and price specifications, part of Fastmarkets price forecasting methodology. (PDF included)
- [Steel short-term forecast and price specifications](https://www.fastmarkets.com/methodology/metals/steel-short-term-forecasts/): The latest steel short-term forecast and price specifications, part of Fastmarkets price forecasting methodology. (PDF included)
- [Steel raw materials short-term forecast and price specifications](https://www.fastmarkets.com/methodology/metals/steel-raw-materials-forecasts/): The latest steel raw materials short-term forecast and price specifications, part of Fastmarkets price forecasting methodology. (PDF included)
- [Steel scrap short-term forecast and price specifications](https://www.fastmarkets.com/methodology/metals/steel-scrap-short-term-forecasts/): The latest steel scrap short-term forecast and price specifications, part of Fastmarkets price forecasting methodology. (PDF included)
- [Aluminium P1020](https://www.fastmarkets.com/methodology/metals/aluminium-p1020/): The latest aluminium p1020 premiums price assessment methodology, part of Fastmarkets Metal Bulletin price assessments. (PDF included)
- [Aluminium P1020 cif quarterly MJP](https://www.fastmarkets.com/methodology/metals/aluminium-p1020-cif-quarterly-mjp/): The latest aluminium P1020 cif quarterly MJP price assessment methodology, part of Fastmarkets Metal Bulletin price assessments. (PDF included)
- [Aluminium Low-Carbon Differential](https://www.fastmarkets.com/methodology/metals/aluminium-low-carbon-differential/): The latest aluminium Low-Carbon Differential price assessment methodology, part of Fastmarkets Metal Bulletin price assessments. (PDF included)
- [Europe and US Secondary Aluminium](https://www.fastmarkets.com/methodology/metals/europe-united-states-secondary-aluminium/): The latest Europe and US Secondary Aluminium price assessment methodology, part of Fastmarkets Metal Bulletin price assessments. (PDF included)
- [Cobalt](https://www.fastmarkets.com/methodology/metals/cobalt/): The latest cobalt price assessment methodology, part of Fastmarkets Metal Bulletin price assessments. (PDF included)
- [Copper Cathode](https://www.fastmarkets.com/methodology/metals/copper-cathode-premium/): The latest copper cathode price assessment methodology, part of Fastmarkets Metal Bulletin price assessments. (PDF included)
- [Steel Billet import, crf Manila](https://www.fastmarkets.com/methodology/metals/steel-billet-import-cfr-manila/): The latest steel billet import, crf Manila price assessment methodology, part of Fastmarkets Metal Bulletin price assessments. (PDF included)
- [Steel scrap HMS 1&2 (80:20 mix), cfr main port Taiwan](https://www.fastmarkets.com/methodology/metals/steel-scrap-hms-1-2-cfr-main-port-taiwan/): The latest steel scrap HMS 1&2 (80:20 mix), cfr main port Taiwan price assessment methodology, part of Fastmarkets Metal Bulletin price assessments. (PDF included)
- [Graphite](https://www.fastmarkets.com/methodology/metals/graphite/): The latest graphite price assessment methodology, part of Fastmarkets Metal Bulletin price assessments. (PDF included)
- [Lithium](https://www.fastmarkets.com/methodology/metals/lithium/): The latest lithium price assessment methodology, part of Fastmarkets Metal Bulletin price assessments. (PDF included)
- [Nickel Sulfate ex-works China](https://www.fastmarkets.com/methodology/metals/nickel-sulfate-ex-works-china/): The latest nickel sulfate ex-works China price assessment methodology, part of Fastmarkets Metal Bulletin price assessments. (PDF included)
- [Indonesian nickel](https://www.fastmarkets.com/methodology/metals/metals-indonesian-nickel/): The latest Indonesian nickel price assessment methodology, part of Fastmarkets Metal Bulletin price assessments. (PDF included)
- [Steel tube and pipe](https://www.fastmarkets.com/methodology/metals/steel-tube-and-pipe/): The latest steel tube and pipe price assessment methodology, part of Fastmarkets Metal Bulletin price assessments. (PDF included)
- [Shanghai Base Metals Physical Arbitrage](https://www.fastmarkets.com/methodology/metals/shanghai-base-metals-physical-arbitrage/): The latest Shanghai Base Metals Physical Arbitrage price assessment methodology, part of Fastmarkets Metal Bulletin price assessments. (PDF included)
- [Aluminium 6063 Billet Premium](https://www.fastmarkets.com/methodology/metals/aluminium-6063-billet-premium/): The latest aluminium 6063 billet premium price assessment methodology, part of Fastmarkets Metal Bulletin price assessments. (PDF included)
- [Green steel and ferro-alloys](https://www.fastmarkets.com/methodology/metals/green-steel-and-ferro-alloys/): The latest green steel and ferro-alloys price assessment methodology, part of Fastmarkets Metal Bulletin price assessments. (PDF included)
- [Ferrous scrap](https://www.fastmarkets.com/methodology/metals/ferrous-scrap/): The latest ferrous scrap price assessment methodology, part of Fastmarkets American Metal Market assessments. (PDF included)
- [Non-ferrous scrap](https://www.fastmarkets.com/methodology/metals/non-ferrous-scrap/): The latest non-ferrous scrap price assessment methodology, part of Fastmarkets American Metal Market assessments. (PDF included)
- [Steel](https://www.fastmarkets.com/methodology/metals/steel/): The latest steel price assessment methodology, part of Fastmarkets American Metal Market assessments. (PDF included)
- [Ferrous Scrap Export Index](https://www.fastmarkets.com/methodology/metals/ferrous-scrap-export-index/): The latest ferrous scrap export index, part of Fastmarkets American Metal Markets indices. (PDF included)
- [Ferrous scrap Midwest index](https://www.fastmarkets.com/methodology/metals/ferrous-scrap-midwest-index/): The latest Ferrous scrap Midwest index, part of Fastmarkets American Metal Markets indices. (PDF included)
- [Mexican ferrous scrap](https://www.fastmarkets.com/methodology/metals/mexican-ferrous-scrap/): The latest Mexican ferrous scrap export index, part of Fastmarkets American Metal Markets indices. (PDF included)
- [US HRC Index](https://www.fastmarkets.com/methodology/metals/us-hrc-index/): The latest US HRS index, part of Fastmarkets American Metal Markets indices. (PDF included)
- [Industrial minerals](https://www.fastmarkets.com/methodology/metals/industrial-minerals/): The latest industrial minerals price assessment methodology, part of Industrial Minerals methodologies. (PDF included)

### Forest Products Methodologies
- [Fastmarkets forest products methodology](https://www.fastmarkets.com/methodology/forest-products/): Find out how we assess and forecast prices for pulp, wood, biomass and more forest products.
- [Fastmarkets RISI price assessments](https://www.fastmarkets.com/methodology/forest-products/fastmarkets-risi-price-assessments/): View the RISI price ID, source, description, location and other metadata for all the forest products prices we assess.
- [Forest products forecasting methodology](https://www.fastmarkets.com/forest-products-forecasting-methodology/): Model combining top-down demand forecasts with bottom-up supply projections to derive price forecasts per paper grade and region; uses quarterly iteration.
- [Forest products benchmarking methodology](https://www.fastmarkets.com/forest-products-benchmarking-methodology/): Methodology for cost benchmarking of pulp, paper and machine-level operations; normalizes regional cost differences and enables mill comparisons globally.
- [Global - market pulp](https://www.fastmarkets.com/methodology/forest-products/global-market-pulp/): The latest global market - pulp price assessment methodology, part of Fastmarkets forest products price assessment methodologies. (PDF included)
- [North America – Graphic Papers](https://www.fastmarkets.com/methodology/forest-products/north-america-graphic-paper/): The latest North America Graphic Papers price assessment methodology, part of Fastmarkets forest products price assessment methodologies. (PDF included)
- [North America – Recovered Paper](https://www.fastmarkets.com/methodology/forest-products/north-america-recovered-paper/): The latest North America Recovered Paper price assessment methodology, part of Fastmarkets forest products price assessment methodologies. (PDF included)
- [North America – Packaging Paper and Board](https://www.fastmarkets.com/methodology/forest-products/north-america-packaging-paper-and-board/): The latest North America Packaging Paper and Board price assessment methodology, part of Fastmarkets forest products price assessment methodologies. (PDF included)
- [Europe – Graphic Papers](https://www.fastmarkets.com/methodology/forest-products/european-graphic-paper/): The latest Europe Graphic Papers price assessment methodology, part of Fastmarkets forest products price assessment methodologies. (PDF included)
- [Europe – Packaging Paper and Board](https://www.fastmarkets.com/methodology/forest-products/europe-packaging-paper-and-board/): The latest Europe Packaging Paper and Board price assessment methodology, part of Fastmarkets forest products price assessment methodologies. (PDF included)
- [Asia – Graphic Papers](https://www.fastmarkets.com/methodology/forest-products/asia-graphic-paper/): The latest Asia Graphic Papers price assessment methodology, part of Fastmarkets forest products price assessment methodologies. (PDF included)
- [Asia – Recovered Paper](https://www.fastmarkets.com/methodology/forest-products/asia-recovered-paper/): The latest Asia Recovered Paper price assessment methodology, part of Fastmarkets forest products price assessment methodologies. (PDF included)
- [Asia – Packaging Paper and Board](https://www.fastmarkets.com/methodology/forest-products/asia-packaging-paper-and-board/): The latest Asia Packaging Paper and Board price assessment methodology, part of Fastmarkets forest products price assessment methodologies. (PDF included)
- [Latin America – Graphic Papers](https://www.fastmarkets.com/methodology/forest-products/latin-america-graphic-paper/): The latest Latin America Graphic Papers price assessment methodology, part of Fastmarkets forest products price assessment methodologies. (PDF included)
- [Latin America – Recovered Paper](https://www.fastmarkets.com/methodology/forest-products/latin-america-recovered-paper/): The latest Latin America Recovered Paper price assessment methodology, part of Fastmarkets forest products price assessment methodologies. (PDF included)
- [Latin America – Packaging Paper and Board](https://www.fastmarkets.com/methodology/forest-products/latin-america-packaging-paper-and-board/): The latest Latin America Packaging Paper and Board price assessment methodology, part of Fastmarkets forest products price assessment methodologies. (PDF included)
- [Latin America – Tissue](https://www.fastmarkets.com/methodology/forest-products/forest-products-latin-america-tissue/): The latest Latin America Tissue price assessment methodology, part of Fastmarkets forest products price assessment methodologies. (PDF included)
- [North America Lumber](https://www.fastmarkets.com/methodology/forest-products/north-america-lumber/): The latest North America Lumber price assessment methodology, part of Fastmarkets forest products price assessment methodologies. (PDF included)
- [North America Panel](https://www.fastmarkets.com/methodology/forest-products/north-america-panel/): The latest North America Panel price assessment methodology, part of Fastmarkets forest products price assessment methodologies. (PDF included)
- [North America Timber and Biomass Markets](https://www.fastmarkets.com/methodology/forest-products/north-america-timber-and-biomass-markets/): The latest North America Timber and Biomass Markets price assessment methodology, part of Fastmarkets forest products price assessment methodologies. (PDF included)
- [Nonwovens Markets](https://www.fastmarkets.com/methodology/forest-products/nonwovens-markets/): The latest Nonwovens Markets price assessment methodology, part of Fastmarkets forest products price assessment methodologies. (PDF included)
- [Random Lengths International](https://www.fastmarkets.com/methodology/forest-products/random-lengths-international/): The latest Random Lengths International price assessment methodology, part of Fastmarkets forest products price assessment methodologies. (PDF included)
- [PIX Pulp Europe](https://www.fastmarkets.com/methodology/forest-products/pix-pulp-europe-methodology-and-specifications/): The latest PIX Pulp Europe price assessment methodology, part of Fastmarkets forest products price assessment methodologies. (PDF included)
- [PIX Pulp China methodology & specifications](https://www.fastmarkets.com/methodology/forest-products/pix-pulp-china-methodology-and-specifications/): The latest PIX Pulp China methodology, part of Fastmarkets forest products price assessment methodologies. (PDF included)
- [PIX Paper methodology & specifications](https://www.fastmarkets.com/methodology/forest-products/pix-paper-methodology-and-specifications/): The latest PIX Paper methodology, part of Fastmarkets forest products price assessment methodologies. (PDF included)
- [PIX Packaging Europe methodology & specifications](https://www.fastmarkets.com/methodology/forest-products/pix-packaging-europe-methodology-and-specifications/): The latest PIX Packaging Europe methodology, part of Fastmarkets forest products price assessment methodologies. (PDF included)
- [PIX Packaging GCC methodology & specifications](https://www.fastmarkets.com/methodology/forest-products/pix-packaging-gcc-methodology-and-specifications/): The latest PIX Packaging GCC methodology, part of Fastmarkets forest products price assessment methodologies. (PDF included)
- [PIX Recovered Paper Europe methodology & specifications](https://www.fastmarkets.com/methodology/forest-products/pix-recovered-paper-europe-methodology-and-specifications/): The latest PIX Recovered Paper Europe methodology, part of Fastmarkets forest products price assessment methodologies. (PDF included)
- [PIX Forest Biomass Finland methodology & specifications](https://www.fastmarkets.com/methodology/forest-products/pix-forest-biomass-finland-methodology-and-specifications/): The latest PIX Forest Biomass Finland methodology, part of Fastmarkets forest products price assessment methodologies. (PDF included)
- [Index Builder calculation methodology](https://www.fastmarkets.com/methodology/forest-products/index-builder-calculation-methodology/): The methodology behind index builder calculations, including formulae, weights, and governance. (PDF included)

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