Global Commodity Forecast
From crude oil prices to the lithium outlook, we help you harness commodity insights to fuel growth.
Request a free trial
Overview
Our service provides a forward-looking overview of the commodity markets, covering multiple sectors including energy, industrial metals, precious metals, battery metals, agricultural commodities, plastics and resins. Bringing together data, forecasts and analysis, our service offers insights into how shifts in market fundamentals—ranging from geopolitical tensions to monetary policy easing—could shape the commodities outlook. This big-picture understanding, combined with comments on market direction that drives price action in the very near term, equips you with a more accurate view of the commodities market.
What we offer
Commodity Price Databank
Access over 100 series of monthly-updated commodity prices, with forecasts up to 2050 and historical price data reaching back to the 1980s at the earliest.
Weekly reviews
Our two weekly reports, Commodity Weekly and Commodity Trader Weekly, examine the most important developments affecting commodity markets and managed money speculative positions.
Commodity Price Forecasts reports
Monthly reports featuring in-depth analysis of current and future trends in crude oil, natural gas, iron, steel, gold, silver, the PGMs, along with key base metals, battery metals, agricultural commodities.
Event-driven and thematic analysis
Regular reports cover key topics and trends driving the commodities outlook, such as energy transitions and supply chain disruptions.
How we help
We strive to be not just a provider of commodity forecasts, but an expert-driven partner that equips you with the data, insights and tools to gain strategic edges.
Strategic planning
Sharpen your strategic planning with big-picture views on how developments in macroeconomy and key megatrends such as energy transition could impact commodity prices.
Risk mitigation
Monitor global market changes and identify potential risks to the supply chain that arise from commodities land.
Budget planning
Enhance budgeting accuracy and predict profitability with our forecasts of raw material and goods costs over short, middle and long-term horizons.
Price negotiation
Leverage our independent commodity price forecasts as benchmarks and evidence to support contracting and hedging decisions and ensure competitive pricing.
Commodity Forecast Accuracy Brochure
A recent assessment by the World Bank Group identified the Oxford Economics Model as a superior tool for forecasting commodity prices.
Resources and events
Research Briefing
Commodity Key Themes 2025: Expect market turbulence
Research Briefing
How China is reframing its Africa strategy
Blog
Five key commodity trends to watch for in 2025
Research Briefing
Global: Revisiting the global impact from a slowing China
Webinar
Global construction sector continuing to rebound in 2022
Webinar
Air travel recovery to resume in 2022 post-Omicron
Webinar
European tourism recovery to continue apace in 2022 – ETC 2021 Q4 trends and prospects
Webinar
US macro, industries, and regions webinar – How will Omicron’s spread impact the economic recovery?
Commodity forecast accuracy brochure
Featured
“The Oxford Economics team carried out our macroeconomic port trade forecast out to 2050. The team was highly capable, worked with us closely, took on board feedback from internal and external stakeholders and we are very confident in the product. The Oxford Economics brand carries credibility in the market.”
Request a free trial
Complete the form and we will contact you to set up your free trial. Please note that trials are only available for qualified users.
We are committed to protecting your right to privacy and ensuring the privacy and security of your personal information. We will not share your personal information with other individuals or organisations without your permission.
Related services
Global Industry Service
Our Global Industry Service provides users with industrial economics which includes analysis of output, investment and profit trends across the industrial spectrum .
Industry Consulting Service
We help you translate what the broader questions around key economic and sector trends, risk, technology disruptors, as well as policy and regulatory changes mean for your organisation.
Global Economic Model
Our economic model provides a rigorous and consistent structure for forecasting and testing scenarios, addressing questions on a wide range of economic topics, such as the impact of oil price changes or the effects of slower growth in a major economy.
Global Industry Model
An integrated model covering 100 sectors across 77 countries and the Eurozone.
Trusted By
