Why become a data provider?

Given the thousands of valuable physical and financial contracts settled against CRU’s steel prices, it is in your interest to contribute data. In doing so, it better reflect your business and its role in the market.

In many markets, our independent price assessments are now being used in:

  • Physical contracts
  • Variable contracts
  • As a reference point in determining surcharges
  • In the settlement of “Over The Counter” (OTC) derivative products

In addition, our assessment of U.S. hot-rolled coil is used for CME Group’s, ‘U.S. Midwest Domestic Hot-Rolled Coil Steel Futures Contract’, which was launched in October 2008. For further information on the contract visit www.cmegroup.com/metals

So, if you are active in the spot market for steel raw materials or semi-finished products you need to access to CRU’s market leading assessments. So, don’t fall behind the price curve – join it! Apply to be a data provider