Overview
Food and retail procurement requires managing cost volatility and complex supplier negotiations. S&P Global's Food Procurement Analytics provides the necessary data and analysis to navigate these conditions. The service offers access to independent analysis, award-winning forecasting, and market intelligence from agriculture specialists.
The user interface is designed for procurement personas. Its design helps users validate supplier costs and strengthen negotiation positions. The platform includes more than 14,000 price indicators and 150 cost models that covering food and agricultural commodity markets. This data supports short-term and long-term forecasting, which provides greater supply-chain visibility. Food Procurement Analytics inform tactical decisions, such as timing purchases, and support long-range strategic sourcing.
Commodities Included
- Grains (Corn, Wheat, Rice, Barley, Sorghum, Oats)
- Oilseeds and Vegetable Oils (Soybean, Cotton, Olive Oil, Palm Oil)
- Proteins (Eggs, Beef, Sheep meat, Pork, Poultry, Seafood)
- Softs (Sugar, Molasses, Cocoa, Coffee)
- Dairy (Milk, Milk Powders, Cheese, Butter)
- Fresh produce (Fruits & Vegetables)
- Alternative Proteins (Soy Protein)
- Food additives (Preservatives & Thickeners)
- Dried Fruits & Nuts (Dried Grapes, Hazelnuts, Pistachios, Macadamias, Coconut, Pecans)
- Canned & Frozen Food (Canned Fruit & Vegetables, Frozen Fruits & Vegetables)
- Spices (Turmeric, Dried Garlic, Vanilla)
- Beverages (Alcoholic Beverages, Wine, Fruit Juices & Purees)
- Seeds & Pulses (Coriander Seed, Beans, Lentils, Peas)
Key Benefits
Save time and reduce complexity
by bringing prices, forecasts, cost models, and market insights into one connected workflow.
Make better, faster buying decisions
with market intelligence, forward-looking forecasts, and actionable procurement insights.
Real, measurable cost savings
through stronger supplier negotiations, smarter sourcing strategies, and improved purchase timing.
Improved supply chain visibility
across commodities, pricing movements, market disruptions, and global supply trends.
Personalized to how each client buys
with customizable dashboards, watchlists, alerts, and workflows tailored to procurement priorities.
Confidence backed by expertise and scale
powered by S&P Global’s trusted data, industry specialists, and extensive commodity coverage.
Key Features
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Comprehensive Coverage
Our services provide extensive coverage of the global agriculture and food markets, allowing you to stay updated on the latest trends and market dynamics
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Actionable Insights
Get the insights you need to make informed decisions, manage risk, discover new opportunities, and stay ahead of competition
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Personalized user-driven dashboards
Access personalized user-driven dashboards tailed to specific commodities and gain access to all data tools in one single platform
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Short and Long term Forecasts
Gain a competitive edge with our in depth market analysis, offering short term forecasts pricing over the next 12-18 months along with long term projections through 2050
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Cost Analyzer
Explore a range of market possibilities with access to 150+ expertly built cost models. Uncover how shifts in input costs, commodity prices, and market assumptions can reshape supply dynamics, empowering smarter budgeting and purchasing decisions. Gain the foresight needed to navigate uncertainty, strengthen long-term risk management, and identify investment opportunities with greater confidence.
Why Choose S&P Global Energy?
Global & Regional Perspective
Access a wide-ranging view of the grains market across regions. We cover key geographies on both the buy and sell side.
Transparency
We adhere to a transparent and unbiased methodology.
Independent Pricing
Access an independent source of prices supported by a robust methodology to negotiate confidently with your counterparties.
Award-winning Expertise
In its most recent awards, FocusEconomics named S&P Global Energy the #1 overall agriculture forecaster. The company also received the #1 ranking for its soybean forecast and the #3 ranking for its wheat forecast.
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