Raw-Material Price TrackingSee where your input prices are going before you sign the contract
A regular price feed for the chemicals and agricultural inputs you buy, with analysis of the drivers, a forecast, and a recommendation on when to contract.
Is this for you?
- Raw-material costs are your largest cost line and you buy on spot or short contracts.
- Price movements surprise your budget and your margins.
- You negotiate annual contracts and want evidence on timing.
- You need a consistent, independent price reference for internal and supplier discussions.
What you get
- 01
Monthly or weekly price feed
Prices for your defined basket, by grade and market.
- 02
Driver analysis and forecast
Feedstock, capacity, demand, trade and policy drivers, with a forecast range.
- 03
Contract-timing recommendation
When to buy, fix or wait, based on the outlook.
Deliverables
- Price feed (Excel or dashboard) at the agreed cadence
- Monthly commentary with drivers and forecast
- Contract-timing notes ahead of negotiation windows
How we work
- Step 01
Define the basket, grades, markets and cadence.
- Step 02
Build the feed from trade data, exchange prices, supplier quotes and market interviews.
- Step 03
Analyse drivers and forecast.
- Step 04
Deliver at cadence; brief your procurement team before key contracts.
Why IMR for this
Chemical engineers who understand the feedstock chain behind each price.
Market interviews with producers, traders and buyers supplement published prices.
Forecasts are given as ranges with stated assumptions.
Frequently asked questions
Which inputs can you track?
Petrochemicals, specialty chemicals, agri commodities and derived inputs; confirm your basket at scoping.
Which markets?
India, GCC, Europe, North America and APAC.
Is this a subscription?
Yes, with a minimum term agreed at scoping.
