Helios’ Monthly Global Commodity Reports provide a recurring, high-level summary of market conditions for standard commodities. These reports are designed to give users a clear snapshot of climate risk, pricing trends, and major news events for each commodity, without requiring daily monitoring of the platform.

The reports are intended as a summary and signal tool, not a replacement for the full platform. They highlight what matters most right now and point you toward where deeper analysis may be needed.

The Monthly Global Commodity Reports work best when used as:

If something in the report stands out:

Monthly Global Commodity Reports are generated for standard commodities, which include commodities that are not exchange-traded. Examples include fruits, vegetables, grains, and oilseeds such as canola.

If you are subscribed to a commodity on the Helios platform:

Each commodity receives its own dedicated report.

Reports are delivered by email from Helios Reporting.

Each email includes:

The PDF can be saved, shared internally, or used as a reference point for monthly check-ins.

Each Monthly Global Commodity Report follows the same structure so that users can quickly find the information they care about.

The report is made up of four main sections:

The opening pages explain what the report includes and how it should be used.

The reports focus on:

They intentionally cover only a subset of the data available in Helios. If you see something in the report that raises questions or requires deeper analysis, the platform is where you can explore further.

This section also includes guidance for new users. Introductory sections explain:

These sections are especially useful for first-time readers or for sharing reports with stakeholders who are new to Helios.

After the introduction, the report moves into Key Takeaways. This section summarizes the most important developments across prices, climate risk, growing seasons, and news.

If pricing data exists for the commodity, the Key Takeaways begin with prices.

You will see:

The report clearly explains what price type is being shown. For example, export prices are defined using common Incoterms such as FOB, EXW, or CIF.

For each price series, the report shows:

If you want to see the same price data in the platform, a “View in platform” link appears in the top-right corner of the page and takes you directly to the relevant pricing view.

The next Key Takeaways page focuses on climate risk, covering both recent conditions and the near-term outlook.

This section is organized by market share, so countries that matter most to global supply appear first.

For each country, the report shows:

This helps identify whether the past month was generally stable or included short-term spikes that may require investigation.

This forward-looking view helps users understand whether climate risk is expected to increase, decrease, or remain stable.

For both recent and forecasted periods, the report identifies the main reason for risk, such as:

Understanding the driver is critical for interpreting potential impacts on yields or logistics.

The next Key Takeaways page looks at the growing season as a whole.

For each country, the report shows:

This section helps answer questions such as:

Clear definitions for all seasonal ratings are included on the page for reference.

Each report includes a curated list of news articles relevant to the commodity.

For each article, you’ll see:

Clicking the link opens the full article within the Helios platform, where you can also view related news.

This section connects the data in the report to real-world events such as weather disruptions, policy changes, or market developments.

After the Key Takeaways, the report moves into country-specific analysis. Each country follows the same format so comparisons are easy.

If pricing data is available for a country, the report begins with a detailed price page.

You will see:

The side paragraph explains:

If only one price type is available for this commodity/country combination, a second chart is available that compares the same price series across multiple years, allowing you to identify seasonal patterns and anomalies. If there is more than one available (for example, both export and wholesale prices), this second chart is not available.

Important notes on pricing pages:

Each country also includes a detailed climate risk forecast.

This section shows:

A table summarizes:

The page also explains:

This helps users understand not just whether risk exists, but when and why it matters.

This pricing-then-climate format repeats for every country included in the report.

If pricing data is not available for a country, only the climate risk section is shown.

At the end of every report, you’ll find a definitions and FAQ section.

This section covers:

This section is especially useful when sharing reports with new stakeholders.