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Economic, investment and financial data provide vital measurements of economies' health, overall development and capacity for growth. This collection of thematic insights explores critical dimensions of national accounts, economic potential and price signals.

Prices of energy down in March 2025, while other products continue to rise

Year-on-year change in UNCTAD Commodity Price Index by commodity group, percentage

UN Trade and Development, UNCTADstat.

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The UNCTAD Commodity Price Index increased by 4.8% in March 2025 (year-on-year basis), led like last month by the minerals, ores and metals commodity group (+23.6%). The all food group increased by 6.6% and the agricultural raw materials group by 3.1%, while fuel prices dropped 3.0%. 

The minerals, ores and metals overall group again hit a new all-time high, led by precious metals which grew 37.4%.

Data updated on 6 May 2025

Commodity prices dip 2.3% in 2024; the index excluding fuels hits a new high

UNCTAD Commodity Price Index, 2015=100

UN Trade and Development, UNCTADstat.

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Commodity prices dipped slightly by 2.3% in 2024, after having dropped sharply the previous year from their 2022 peak. This drop was again dominated by fuel prices (-7.8%), while prices for minerals, ores and metals group (11.1%) and agricultural raw materials groups (5.4%) both increased.

Excluding fuels, the index saw its highest ever value in 2024.

Data updated on 11 Feb 2025

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