Fast moving consumer goods

Do you have the relevant data to improve your raw materials sourcing and procurement strategy?

With raw materials being key cost drivers of FMCG companies, sourcing and procurement strategies are critical to profit margins. Reliable market intelligence and skilful negotiation can help you achieve significant price advantages.

ICIS global pricing data, news and analytics enable you to develop a data-driven sourcing and procurement approach. Backed by a global team of editors and consultants, our data, insights, and price and supply demand forecast analysis are verified and reliable, to help you address questions such as:

• What is the current trading price?
• How long should you lock in the price for?
• When is the best time to buy?

Short-term price and market outlook:
What are the weekly/daily prices of chemical?

ICIS pricing reports provide regional price assessments of key rubber chemicals that are traded regionally and globally. They are published weekly, enabling you to keep track of trading prices, understand price drivers/fluctuations and have a reliable benchmark for contract price settlements.

Report coverage:

• Spot and contract price assessments, including feedstock
• Price history
• Market commentary on trends and developments
• Upstream and downstream movements
• Transactions reported and confirmed
• Plant and production news

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Mid-to-long term planning:
What are the forecast prices for raw materials such as PE and PP in the next 12 months?

ICIS consultants forecast the likely trading prices of key raw materials in the coming 12 months based on the supply and demand dynamics and market developments.

Report coverage:

• Price forecasts: Rolling 12-month view of pricing, including current prices and expected price trends.
• Raw materials: Current data on the upstream feedstock prices affecting commodity market prices and margins.
• Supply and demand balances: Historical and forecast data on supply and demand balances to support your decisions on production plans and operating rates.

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Will there be supply/demand imbalances over the long run that can push up prices of commodities such as toluene and ethylene oxide?

ICIS Supply and Demand data enables you to gain a mid- to long-term view of key raw material markets.

It offers a breakdown of:

• Global/regional import and export volumes
• Production vs capacity
• Producing companies by country
• Trade balances
• Historical and forecast data (1978-2030)

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