Commodity Price Index - News
Iran War: Sharp Rise in the Index
Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East led to a significant rise in the HWWI Commodity Price Index in March, pushing it above 230 points (OECD import weighting, 2017–2019). This was driven in particular by rising energy prices, which were characterized...
Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East led to a significant rise in the HWWI Commodity Price Index in March, pushing it above 230 points (OECD import weighting, 2017–2019). This was driven in particular by rising energy prices, which were characterized by higher oil prices and an overall tense situation in the energy markets. This resulted in significant price increases, particularly in the energy commodities subindex. This development consequently also affected the overall index, in which energy commodities account for a significant share in line with their weighting.
Change in NBSK pulp price
The NBSK pulp price included in the HWWI Commodity Price Index has been settled against the Fastmarkets Spot Index since February 2026. This change is based on the introduction of a new settlement methodology that places greater emphasis on current...
The NBSK pulp price included in the HWWI Commodity Price Index has been settled against the Fastmarkets Spot Index since February 2026. This change is based on the introduction of a new settlement methodology that places greater emphasis on current spot market prices. The adjustment results in a corresponding revision of the price series, while the January value remains unchanged. Starting in February, the valuation will thus be based on the new reference price. Further information on the methodology and transition is available in the official announcement: https://norexeco.com/news
Bulgaria's accession to the eurozone
Bulgaria will join the eurozone on January 1, 2026. Consequently, the Eurozone Index will be adjusted accordingly.
Bulgaria will join the eurozone on January 1, 2026. Consequently, the Eurozone Index will be adjusted accordingly.
