What is commodity finance?

Commodity finance (CF) is the term used for funding the trade of commodities. CF is a type of trade finance, often split into metals and mining, soft commodities and energy. Commodity finance is used by many companies, including producers, traders and commodity lenders. Commodities have always been difficult and complex products to finance.

What is global commodity finance?

Global commodity finance involves all the mechanisms and activities associated with international commodity flows. It is also a type of trade finance category split into energy, soft commodities, mining, and metals. It involves traders, commodity producers, borrowers, and lenders who develop and sell commodities.

What is commodity based finance?

Commodity-based finance involves financing the end-to-end trade of commodities, which includes working with an array of stakeholders-- producers, traders, organizations, and companies or professionals. This financing type offers financial assistance for the entire commodity chain.