State of Commodities: Q3 2026
This report covers 2 of the quarter's 3 months, the ones this site currently holds; it will read differently once the remaining months are published.
Across July 2026, August 2026, the largest single-month rise was Cocoa, +27.5% in July 2026, and the largest fall was Silver, −11.8% in July 2026. 3 benchmark prices set a new highest monthly average in cash terms.
Month by month
| Month | Rose | Fell | Median change | Records |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | 13 | 28 | −1.0% | — |
| August 2026 | 26 | 14 | +1.0% | 3 |
By category
| Category | Average monthly change |
|---|---|
| Softs | +8.4% |
| Grains & cereals | +3.9% |
| Fibres & other raw materials | +2.6% |
| Timber & forest products | +0.6% |
| Metals | +0.4% |
| Oilseeds & vegetable oils | 0.0% |
| Fertilizers | −1.1% |
| Livestock, meat & dairy | −1.2% |
| Energy | −1.3% |
| Fruit & vegetables | −3.2% |
New records this quarter
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World Bank Pink Sheet, primary benchmark of each commodity. A month's records and category averages are the same figures published on the monthly reports; this page only regroups them by quarter. Prices are monthly averages of benchmark quotes and are not investment advice.