Metals intelligence

Kpler tracks metal ores and concentrates including copper, nickel, zinc, aluminum, bauxite, iron ore, and ferrous raw materials. Coverage includes 15+ product grades and specifications.

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Kpler monitors 16,000+ vessels carrying metals and ores, providing real-time visibility into seaborne trade flows from mines and smelters to consuming markets.

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Kpler front-runs Chinese customs data by up to 7 weeks, enabling traders and analysts to predict trade volumes and market movements before official reports are released.

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Kpler provides visibility into 12,000+ mining operations worldwide, tracking export volumes, production patterns, and operational efficiency across major mining regions.

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Physical traders gain commercial visibility into market movements and trading patterns. Financial traders monitor real-time supply disruptions affecting prices. Both benefit from predictive voyage windows and early customs data.

Kpler backtests data against customs figures to ensure accuracy. Example: 93.42% accuracy for nickel ore exports from the Philippines.

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Coverage includes major producing regions (Guinea for bauxite, China for rare earths and iron ore) and consuming markets across Asia, Europe, and North America.

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