Perfectly plan and execute every commodity purchase

How procurement teams secure the optimal deals in volatile markets. Vesper helps you buy at the right time and price, justify purchase decisions, and track results.
Dashboard
Prices
EUR / mt
  • Butter 4,880 -2.98%
  • Coffee, robusta 4,012 -1.21%
  • Palm oil, crude 973 1.70%
  • WPI 20,250 1.25%
  • SMP, food 2,149 0.48%
WPI (EU – VPI, EXW) •
Futures graph
EUR / mt
Grains Dairy Oils & Fats Cocoa Energy & Transport
Corn
US - CBOT
CN - DCE
EU - MATIF
Legend: Corn (US - CBOT)
Transportation
EUR / container
Price, EUR
JKT → HAM (Sea)
RTM → MIL (Road)
OAK → SHA (Sea)
Jakarta, ID → Hamburg, DE
Sea, 40ft reefer (refrigerated) container
3,087
WoW -1% MoM -28% QoQ -13%
Rotterdam, NL → Milan, IT
Road, Food
1,872
WoW 0% MoM -1% QoQ -3%
Oakland, US → Shanghai, CN
Sea, 40ft dry shipping container
3,493
WoW -3% MoM -1% QoQ +1%
Supply & Demand
mt
Demand: Export Consumption
Supply: Import Production
Ending Stocks:
Crop calendar
Filter by: Sources (4) Rapeseed
AI-Forecast
EUR / mt
Forecast horizon: 12 months
Historical accuracy (2yr): Palm kernel oil 96% • MY D90 98% • EU – VPI (EXW) Soybean oil 96% • BR – VPI
Legend: Palm kernel oil D90 (EU) Soybean oil Historical Forecast

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EUR / mt
Filter by: Butter (EU – VPI, EXW)
Summary Extended
Latest price
5,030 EUR/MT
29 Oct
WOW
2.65% ▲
22 – 29 Oct
MOM
-6.85% ▼
24 Sept – 29 Oct
QOQ
-28.14% ▼
23 Jul – 29 Oct
YOY
-33.38% ▼
23 Oct 24 – 29 Oct
Moving averages
Below both
MACD
Bearish, Negative momentum
RSI
15.3, Oversold

Europe • EU • Dairy • Butter • Commodities • Food Prices

European butter prices head for sub-€4,000/mt in Q1 as surplus hits 93,700mt

European butter markets are closing 2025 under pressure as production increases and stocks accumulate, setting the stage for prices to fall below €4,000/mt in the first quarter of 2026.

03 December

Asia • India • South America • Soybean Oil • Edible Oils • Trade • Commodities

Indian importers secure 150,000 metric tons monthly of South American soy oil

Indian importers have committed to buy more than 150,000 metric tons of South American soybean oil each month from April to July 2025, fearing tighter supplies of palm and sunflower oils in 2026.

03 December

Cocoa • Futures • Managed Money • Commodities • Softs • Trading Positions

Record cocoa short position reaches half a million metric tons

Managed money traders now hold a short position of half a million metric tons of cocoa beans. This position size has never failed to hurt them in the past, according to commodity analyst Martijn Bron.

01 December
Total unit price
0.2309 EUR/80g
WOW
-5.4%
MOM
-12.6%
QOQ
-18%
YOY
+3%
Recipe
Add each ingredient and its share of the unit weight or volume.
Raw materials
Price Recipe share (%) Recipe share (g) Cost per unit
4,880
15.00% +
12
0.0676
1045
15.00% +
12
0.0157
2,820
5.00% +
4
0.0133
570
47.50% +
38
0.0252
490
2.00% +
1.6
0.0009
Total Price Trend
Non-Ingredient Costs
Apply industry standards or use custom values.
Country
Netherlands
Industry
Bakery Products
Component Price Share % Price EUR/MT
Non-ingredient costs 23.70% 626
Energy Cost 2.50% 66
Labour Cost 9.70% 256
Other Overhead Cost 3.00% 79
Profit Margin 8.50% 224

Trusted by modern FMCG

Smarter commodity purchasing =
better deals and higher margins

Before Vesper

Time purchases based on incomplete data
Hunt scattered benchmarks or rely on supplier opinions
Fail to get internal buy in for your purchasing decisions
Use spreadsheets to compare purchases to market prices

After Vesper

Boost your intuition with AI forecasts, analysis and market insights
Verify all quotes against unbiased benchmarks in a single platform
All the data you need for compelling stakeholder presentations
Track purchases against benchmarks with ease

our solution

Four core workflows that transform your purchasing

Give your human intuition an upgrade

Pair AI-powered forecasts with proprietary Vesper research to spot upcoming market disruptions and predict price movements.
Market Timing Give your human intuition an upgrade

Negotiate from a position of strength

Vesper shows if a supplier's quote is fair, using exclusive, independent benchmarks you won't find elsewhere.
Price Verification Negotiate from a position of strength

Confidently win stakeholder buy-in

Easily share the data, charts, and graphs that help stakeholders understand market trends and validate your purchases.
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See if you paid the right price

Our data shows how your purchases compare to market prices in our platform or yours through native Excel integration.
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Industries we serve

From ingredient sourcing to packaging procurement, Vesper helps companies in every food and beverage category secure better commodity deals.

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Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about commodity procurement software and market intelligence.

Does Vesper utilize AI in their solutions?

Yes, Vesper leverages AI technology in several key areas of our platform. Our AI models power price forecasting with 95%+ directional accuracy for 30-day predictions, analyze millions of data points to identify optimal buying windows, and automatically aggregate market intelligence from diverse sources. The AI works alongside our in-house analysts to provide more accurate insights than either could deliver alone, helping procurement teams make data-driven timing decisions with greater confidence.

Commodity procurement software is a specialized platform that helps businesses plan, execute, and track purchases of raw materials and commodities. Unlike general procurement tools, it includes market intelligence, price forecasting, and commodity-specific features to help procurement teams secure better deals in volatile markets.

Commodity intelligence provides market forecasting, price benchmarks, and timing insights that help you buy during favorable market conditions. Our customers typically see 15-30% cost reductions by avoiding panic purchases and timing their buys strategically using AI-powered market analysis.

CTRM (Commodity Trading and Risk Management) systems focus on trading operations and financial risk management for commodity traders. Commodity procurement software like Vesper focuses on the purchasing workflow for end-users who need to buy raw materials for production, with emphasis on sourcing, approval processes, and supplier negotiations.

Our AI models combined with proprietary analyst research achieve 95%+ directional accuracy for 30-day price movements across major commodity categories. While no forecast is perfect, our customers use these insights to make more informed timing decisions and reduce exposure to unfavorable price swings.

Yes, Vesper integrates with major ERP systems including SAP, Oracle, and Microsoft Dynamics through our APIs and native Excel plugin. This allows you to sync purchase data, track performance metrics, and maintain your existing approval workflows while adding commodity intelligence capabilities.

Vesper provides intelligence and pricing data for agricultural commodities (grains, oils, dairy), food ingredients, packaging materials, energy products, and industrial materials commonly used by FMCG companies. Our coverage spans global markets with particular strength in North American and European supply chains.

Most customers are up and running within 1-4 weeks. Implementation includes data integration, user training, and configuration of your specific commodity categories and suppliers. Our customer success team provides hands-on support throughout the onboarding process.

Absolutely. While commodity intelligence was traditionally only available to large corporations, Vesper makes these capabilities accessible to companies of all sizes. Our flexible pricing and scalable platform work for procurement teams managing $1M to $1B+ in annual commodity spend.

Customers typically see ROI within 3-6 months through cost savings from better timing, improved supplier negotiations, and reduced manual processes. The average customer saves 15-30% on commodity costs and recovers 10+ hours per week previously spent on market research and approval documentation.

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