CRU Data Platform
Data you can trust

Data you can trust

As the pace of global change accelerates, we constantly iterate our technology to improve access to our data. So, whether you integrate data into your systems with our API or use the CRU DataLab analytics platform, you can extract maximum value from CRU's standardisation of data.

Our commitment to providing quality data ensures you have the insights needed to make informed decisions and stay ahead in ever-evolving commodities markets. Partner with us and experience standardisation of data that works for you, enabling your success across your operations.

Flexible delivery options to fit your workflow

Access and customise CRU's data the way you want

CRU DataLab

for interactive analysis and visualisation

API integration

for seamless data feeds into your systems

Excel plug-ins

for faster insight

CRU Asset Platform

for web-based benchmarking and scenario planning

Whether you're a trader, analyst or strategic decision-maker, our data quality and delivery options empower you to work smarter.

Turn data quality into decisions

  • Benchmark prices, indexes and market trends
  • Identify supply and demand gaps
  • Evaluate asset performance in terms of costs and emissions
  • Support ESG reporting and compliance
  • Forecast global macro and commodity trends

Why CRU?

  • 50+ years of industry leadership
  • Expert transparent methodologies and proprietary models
  • Independent and unbiased market analysis
  • Trusted by governments, Fortune 500s and institutional investors

Learn more about CRU Data

Prices and Indices

Expert commodity prices and indices for steel, aluminium, battery materials, base metals and fertilizers - global coverage from CRU.

Supply and Demand

We provide you with crucial consumption, production, capacity, trade, market balance and inventory data across the mining, metals, fertilizer and battery value chains.

Asset Data: Supply, Costs, Emissions and Valuations

Our detailed insights into costs, production, emissions performance and valuations empower you to make informed decisions and drive your business forward.

Macroeconomic and End-use Demand and Cost Drivers

International macroeconomic analysis empowering your decision making. CRU's macroeconomic analysis enables you to make informed choices, mitigate risks, and seize opportunities across the global commodities markets.

Energy Transition and Decarbonisation

Explore integrated ET&D data on emissions, power systems, carbon prices, clean technologies and metals demand to quantify the energy transition.

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