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Global supply chains are evolving. Supply shocks, geopolitics and trade policy are making supplies of raw materials fragile. More and more, procurement teams must maintain consistent supply, control cost and manage increased regulations and carbon costs.
Fastmarkets supports the capital goods sector with trusted, rigorous market intelligence. Our data and analysis help procurement and finance teams manage volatility, secure critical inputs, and plan ahead with confidence for both short-term supply requirements and long-term business strategy.
With Fastmarkets, you gain a clear, consistent view of prices, fundamentals, and policy impact — all grounded in real market activity.
Steel & stainless steel
Non-Ferrous & specialist grades
Recycled metal and Carbon
Reference trusted, third-party pricing in deals with suppliers and buyers to build price transparency.
Act strategically with 12-24 month forecasts and long-term commentary and analysis of global supply chains.
Accurately price bespoke formulas and alloys whilst protecting IP using bespoke calculators.
Centralise pricing data, forecasts and exchange into single platform to create single source of truth across sites and teams.
Track tungsten APT and ferro-tungsten prices — the primary input cost for cemented carbide tooling
Monitor cobalt alloy grade and ferro-molybdenum benchmarks for carbide and HSS cost management
Strengthen should-cost models with independent market data for customer negotiations
Anchor cathode and anode procurement with official lithium and cobalt benchmarks
Manage cell‑cost volatility using the Battery Cost Index
Support bankable offtake and recycling decisions with transparent black‑mass pricing
Align sourcing with capacity expansion using Gigafactory and battery raw material outlooks
Keep up with shifting supply chains and geopolitics using the latest industry coverage
Plan ahead with short term forecasts, accessing world-class commentary and IOSCO-compliant cost modelling.
Consolidate all pricing, news, and forecasting needs into one unified solution
Retain a clear outlook of metal supply chains and new trade flows
Benchmark supplier offers with transparent data trusted by the market
Negotiate confidently using cost-of-production insights and feedstock differentials
Monitor inputs, finished and semi-finished products across the globe and monitor price differences and fluctuations on a daily basis.
Get instant alerts for price changes, breaking news, and updated forecasts.
Access to real-time and historical pricing for key materials.
Expert projections for key raw materials including steel, aluminium, scrap (1-2 years, and 10-years)
Regular reports and commentary on market trends, regulatory updates, supply/demand dynamics, and policy impacts.
Access to exclusive Fastmarkets indices and data series covering critical markets and trade flows around the globe.
Expand your view of the market with opportunities for direct engagement with our market analysts and price reporters.
Receive data in formats that seamlessly integrate with your existing systems (e.g., API, dashboards, reports, Excel add-in)
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Navigate uncertainty and make business decisions with confidence using our price data, forecasts and critical intelligence.
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