Expana platform features
We are the leading provider of independent commodity price data. With more than 70 million data points, we have the best-in-class data, analytics, and tools you need to save time, inform decision-making, and drive profitability. Choose Expana and access a range of invaluable features – all on a single platform.
Your market intelligence partner, guiding the decisions that feed our world
We bring clarity to the world’s data
We provide critical market insights, so our clients can make informed decisions with confidence. Expana’s platform features intelligence spanning over 30,000+ price series across food and non-food categories, giving our clients full visibility of the whole market. This enables them to manage volatility and improve margins.
We are industry experts
With more than 200 years of combined expertise, we’ve built trust and credibility in the market through established relationships with industry participants, our deep specialist knowledge and constant innovation. Expana’s intelligence enables a more resilient, more transparent, and more sustainable supply chain.
We are part of the bigger picture
We feed the world with the data it needs. Our intelligence is integral to our clients’ businesses and the entire supply chain. Our clients play a vital role in the world. Their decisions have a huge impact on people, communities, and industries andour data enables a streamlined decision-making process.
Products designed to meet your needs
Price database
Gain access to the world’s largest database of agrifood and industrial commodity prices, gathered from trusted industry sources, analyzed and presented alongside insights on the latest market drivers. The result? You are empowered to make better business decisions. Users report over 3% annual savings and an ROI of more than 15 times the subscription cost.
Commodity price forecasts
Expana’s platform features 1,000+ forecasts, offering detailed production and consumption statistics, and activity overviews of the main sectors using each commodity. It provides the latest prices and predicts future price trends, helping you stay updated and make informed decisions. We use an advanced algorithmic forecasting system to deliver precise and reliable price predictions and robust statistical methods to ensure quality and accuracy.
Negotiation packs
Download ready-made negotiation packs that will strengthen your position in pricing discussions. Our negotiation pack feature automatically pulls together key market analysis and insights – such as details on major producers, export statistics, crop schedules, and weather information – and collates it into one document. Quick and easy to use, this feature is also available on mobile devices for ultimate convenience.
Market analysis
Unlock profound insights into complex market dynamics with the leading experts in the field. Our team delves into the core factors driving market fluctuations, providing you with the clarity you need to make informed decisions
Supply and demand analysis
Expana’s proprietary supply and demand forecasts and robust fundamental analysis offers unparalleled insights into market dynamics, empowering businesses to plan more strategically. Leverage field-based crop analyses and plant-production capacities to strengthen decision-making, optimize portfolios, and manage exposure to risk.
News
Get a comprehensive overview of the news and events affecting commodity prices. Our news feature brings together on-the-ground reporting with news from trusted industry sources and expert analysis that guarantees an up-to-date, in-depth view of your market.
Weather and crop analysis
Understand how changing weather conditions impact specific crops, to stay informed about weather-driven market fundamentals. Our commodity weather and crop analysis give you access to invaluable data, including weather patterns, historic yields, the Vegetation Index, and Crop Calendars.
API
The world’s largest food commodity pricing database, integrated into your existing workflows. Our API offers a comprehensive, flexible pricing data solution that allows you to work with our proprietary information in Excel or fed directly into your systems. Get access to 70+ million data points from trusted sources, and built-in conversion capabilities for frequency, units, and currency.
Cost models
Understand how changes in raw material prices will influence profitability and competitiveness. Simply input expenses and generate detailed cost modeling for individual products. This feature gives an in-depth breakdown of your costs and allows you to monitor your spending.
Cost model forecasting
Predict how raw material price movements will impact individual products up to 18 months ahead. We use advanced core and algorithmic forecasts to generate precise cost modeling intelligence that empowers you to make critical decisions with confidence. Plus, you can access detailed breakdowns for all types of data series.
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