Data & Methodology – Commodity Board Europe
This page explains the agricultural commodity data methodology used by Commodity Board Europe and how Commodity Board Europe compiles, structures and publishes global production data, trade statistics and market insights for agricultural and food commodities.
Our methodology combines international statistical sources, historical time series, trade flow data and market intelligence to provide transparent and structured overviews of global commodity markets.
Data Sources
Production and trade data published by Commodity Board Europe are based on internationally available statistical datasets and official government releases, official production figures, historical time series and trade flow information from producing and consuming regions worldwide.
Where relevant, data is supplemented by market intelligence, regional insights and price trend analysis.
Data Processing & Presentation
All data is structured and visualized in standardized formats to ensure comparability across commodities and regions. Charts, maps and tables are designed to provide clarity regarding production volumes, market shares, historical trends and supply dynamics.
Data is regularly reviewed and updated to reflect the most recent available information.
Data is structured according to:
- Standardized commodity categories
- Country-level production metrics
- Trade flow mapping
- Historical time-series comparison
Scope of Coverage
Commodity Board Europe covers a wide range of agricultural and food commodities, including:
• Cereals (e.g. wheat, barley, rice, corn)
• Oilseeds (e.g. soybean, rapeseed, sunflower)
• Pulses
• Spices
• Nuts
• Sugar
• Selected specialty crops
Market Context & Interpretation
In addition to raw production data, Commodity Board Europe provides contextual analysis, including supply-demand considerations, trade developments and price trends. The objective is to support professionals in trading, procurement, logistics and market analysis with structured and transparent information.
Transparency & Independence
Commodity Board Europe operates as an independent commodity market intelligence platform. We compile the data and structure it to improve transparency in global agricultural markets and to support informed decision-making.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What type of data does Commodity Board Europe provide?
A: We provide global production data, price insights, trade information and structured market overviews for agricultural commodities.
Q: Are the data and charts updated regularly?
A: Yes. We regularly review production and trade data and update our datasets based on the latest available statistical releases and verified market information.
Q: Who uses Commodity Board Europe?
A: Traders, importers, processors, analysts and procurement professionals in agricultural and food markets.