Commodities

We support countries to break away from commodity dependence by diversifying their economies and strengthening non-commodity activities.

News

Critical minerals: Leaders at COP29 call for ensuring developing countries reap fair share

UN Trade and Development chief Rebeca Grynspan outlined four key actions: investment in infrastructure, fairer trade and market access, transparent governance, and faster knowledge sharing.

13 Nov 2024

How critical energy transition minerals can pave the way for shared prosperity

By UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan

12 Nov 2024

UNCTAD calls for a ‘rethink’ of development strategies amid global economic slowdown and rising social discontent

Multilateral action and strategic policy shifts are key to helping countries achieve sustainable development and navigate the risks and opportunities of a new growth era.

29 Oct 2024

Equity and justice key to resourcing the energy transition, UN panel says

Harnessing minerals critical for a just and equitable transition to renewable energy requires new approaches with people and the planet at their core. But how?

11 Sep 2024

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Podcast

Cocoa crisis: Why higher prices are bittersweet as climate change hits crops

The Weekly Tradecast looks at cocoa and the impact of climate change with UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) senior economist Rodrigo Cárcamo-Díaz.

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Featured events

Trade and Development Commission, fourteenth session

22 - 26 Apr 2024

Multi-year Expert Meeting on Commodities and Development, fifteenth session

14 - 16 Oct 2024

2024 Annual General Meeting of the Intergovernmental Forum on Mining, Minerals, Metals and Sustainable Development

18 - 20 Nov 2024

Global Commodities Forum 2024

09 - 10 Dec 2024

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Commodities and Development Report

The report provides in-depth analysis of topics of particular interest to commodity dependent developing countries and presents proposals. It sheds light on different issues inherent to the subject.

Published since 2012, the series is intended to support development practitioners, civil society and government partners in their work. These report will also be useful for civil society, researchers and various policymakers.

Commodities at a Glance

Commodities are products stemming from agricultural production or mining production that have not yet been transformed: agricultural products, tropical beverages, energy, minerals, ores and metals.

The series aims to collect, present and disseminate accurate and relevant statistical information linked to international primary commodity markets in a clear, concise and reader-friendly format.

The State of Commodity Dependence

This series provides a bird's eye view of commodity dependence in the world. It contains 195 individual member States profiles, each comprising of 30 indicators under subtitles - merchandise and commodity export dependence, commodity import dependence, and key socio-economic indicators.

As commodity dependence tends to negatively affect poverty alleviation and food security, a set of indicators is included to help monitor trends in these areas.

World commodity trends and prospects

Report on the assessment of commodity trends and prospects, long-term commodity prices and ways to strengthen coordination among international commodities organizations and other relevant international organizations.

The Report is prepared by the secretariat of UNCTAD, for submission to the General Assembly at its annual session.