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Copper rose to 4.42 USD/Lbs on August 1, 2025, up 0.29% from the previous day. Over the past month, Copper's price has fallen 14.18%, but it is still 7.63% higher than a year ago, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. Copper - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on August of 2025.

Graph and download economic data for Producer Price Index by Commodity: Publishing Sales, Excluding Software: Directory, Mailing List, and Related Compilations Publishing Sales (WPU336) from Dec 2022 to Jun 2025 about postal, software, printing, sales, commodities, PPI, price index, indexes, price, and USA.

Natural gas rose to 3.09 USD/MMBtu on August 1, 2025, up 0.10% from the previous day. Over the past month, Natural gas's price has fallen 11.31%, but it is still 57.26% higher than a year ago, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. Natural gas - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on August of 2025.

Explore how soybean oil futures serve as a vital tool in the commodities market, allowing traders to hedge against price fluctuations. Learn about factors influencing prices, such as weather, global demand, and geopolitical events, and understand the importance of quotes, analysis, and the roles of speculators and hedgers.

United States PPI: Advertising & Time Sales: Directories & Mailing List data was reported at 100.700 Dec2008=100 in Oct 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 100.600 Dec2008=100 for Sep 2018. United States PPI: Advertising & Time Sales: Directories & Mailing List data is updated monthly, averaging 106.000 Dec2008=100 from Dec 2008 (Median) to Oct 2018, with 119 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 109.500 Dec2008=100 in Mar 2016 and a record low of 100.000 Dec2008=100 in Dec 2008. United States PPI: Advertising & Time Sales: Directories & Mailing List data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Bureau of Labor Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.I017: Producer Price Index: By Commodities.

Explore the dynamics of soybean meal futures quotes, key factors influencing prices, and their role in the agricultural commodities market. Learn how these contracts are used for hedging and speculation amidst environmental and geopolitical influences.

Coffee fell to 286.23 USd/Lbs on August 1, 2025, down 2.90% from the previous day. Over the past month, Coffee's price has fallen 3.17%, but it is still 24.49% higher than a year ago, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. Coffee - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on August of 2025.

Provides daily ranges of domestic and imported horticultural commodities offered for sale. All quoted prices are supplied by a select surveyed group of wholesalers operating in that specific market. The price quoted represent the wholesalers 'asking price' to the retail level for a commodity and does not represent any arrangements or deals. The information provides for commodities, varieties, origins, pack weight or count and price range.

Abstract

The Colombo Consumers' Price Index (CCPI) which was introduced in 1952 by the Department of Census and Statistics and which is now published on the last working day of every month is the official index by which changes in price levels of consumer goods and services in Sri Lanka are measured. Since then the index has been used to date for very vital purposes as described below. It is used for multi-purpose functions such as :

                              for conversion of total current values of national income up to fixed values, 
                              policy making on monetary income and wages, 
                              payment of salaries and wages, 
                              providing social security facilities and analysis of economic and social activities. 

Thus the government mechanism and the non-government organizations use this index as the vital official measurement unit in the fields of financial, revenue, salaries, wages and socio-economic policy making.

Geographic coverage

All Urban Divisions in Colombo District

Analysis unit

Commodities (in Retail outlets in Colombo City)

Universe

Retail commodity prices of the goods in Colombo MC and suburban areas

Kind of data

Observation data/ratings [obs]

Sampling procedure

The Weekly Test Purchases operation is not a sample survey. But the following points should be noted:-

From each market, about five outlets have been identified for this operation. Out of the five outlets three are visited by the enumeretors regularly. The selected three outlets in each market are usually visited in every price collection day of the week. The fourth & the fifth outlets will be kept as optional in case the regular outlets are not operational due to some reason.

Mode of data collection

Face-to-face [f2f]

Research instrument

There are two types of questionnaires,

  01  A , B , C , D , E - Food Items

  02  Mis01,Mis02,Mis03,Mis04,Mis05,Mis06,Mis07,Mis08 - Non Food Items

General Instructions in filling Forms:

***Group I Form

Price quotations should be collected in few representative and fixed open market retail outlets or stalls in the main marketing area of the Town on morning (9 to 12) of Tuesdays 1st and 3rd week

This price schedule should be perfected and sent by post to the Director Prices and Wages Division in the same week.

***Group II Form

Price quotations required should be obtained once a month from the same outlets, which should be chosen from the selected establishments listed above.

If a particular item is not available in the selected retail outlet, Price quotations may be obtained from the other establishments, whose address should be given. If the item is not available at all in the town, the price of substitute item which resembles most closely the specified item should be priced and brand name, weight should be entered in the form. Brand name and weight of "other" item where it is priced should also be given.

***Group III Form

The item should be selected under specification which has been mentioned here. Two price quotations should be obtained quarterly from the same establishments as far as possible and prices should be collected from the same establishment in future too.

If a particular item is not available in the selected retail outlets, price quotations may be obtained from the reserve or other establishments whose address should be given. If the item is not available at all in the town, the price of a substitute item which resembles most closely the specified item should be entered in the form. Brand name and Weight of "Other" item where it is priced should also be given.

Where transactions take place in other than metric units, the weight of volume of the item priced should be carefully recorded in grams or milli-liters in the space provided.

When you complete item 4 in 1st page of schedule cross out months except the price collection month.

***Producers' Prices Form

You are instructed to obtain the Producers' prices once a month from selected two main producing centers, and few other production centers are selected for all other agriculture production. The district officer can select the producing centers with the help of the field officer in the respective DS Division. The farm-gate price of every item should be completed in column 4,5,and 6 by the field officer and monthly average prices given in the pricing schedules should be recorded systematically in a price list or in the register maintained in your office.

The average price for three columns (4,5 and 6) should be computed and recorded in the 7th column. If there is noticeable change in average price of column 7 and 8 or if current available price in column 7 is not available. Please give your reasons in column 9. Livestock prices should be collected quarterly and for this purpose the second month of each quarter is more appropriate. (Feb, May, Aug, Nov)

You are advised to collect the prices during the second week of each month and the completed forms should be sent to the Director, Prices and Wages Division by post on or before the given date.

PRODUCERS' PRICE - This is at the farm-gate price or at village market price (pola) charged to customer/buyer. This value figures should include all duties and taxes which fall on products when they leave the farm-gate, but should exclude any subsidies received. This valuation should exclude any transport charges that may be invoiced to the purchaser or user.

Cleaning operations

Usually the prices collected should fall within a range accepted by the Prices and Wages Division staff. If by chance, an abnormally high or a low price have been recorded, that price item will be discarded and not taken for computation purposes.

In a rare situation where the prices of a commodity have not been recorded due to a problem in the market, then the previous day's recording will be assumed for the respective price collection round.

Lithium fell to 71,350 CNY/T on August 1, 2025, down 0.90% from the previous day. Over the past month, Lithium's price has risen 15.73%, but it is still 10.25% lower than a year ago, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. Lithium - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on August of 2025.

Steel fell to 3,188 CNY/T on July 31, 2025, down 1.24% from the previous day. Over the past month, Steel's price has risen 5.21%, and is up 6.27% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. Steel - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on August of 2025.

The sugar spot price refers to the current market price of sugar that is available for immediate delivery or purchase. It represents the cost at which sugar is traded on commodity exchanges, such as the Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) or New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX). Factors influencing the spot price include global supply and demand dynamics, weather conditions, government policies, and macroeconomic factors. The spot price is quoted in cents per pound or dollars per metric ton and is important for

Lumber fell to 690.67 USD/1000 board feet on July 31, 2025, down 0.12% from the previous day. Over the past month, Lumber's price has risen 11.49%, and is up 37.84% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. Lumber - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on August of 2025.

Crude Oil fell to 67.26 USD/Bbl on August 1, 2025, down 2.89% from the previous day. Over the past month, Crude Oil's price has fallen 0.28%, and is down 8.51% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. Crude Oil - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on August of 2025.

Abstract

The Colombo Consumers' Price Index (CCPI) which was introduced in 1952 by the Department of Census and Statistics and which is now published on the last working day of every month is the official index by which changes in price levels of consumer goods and services in Sri Lanka are measured. Since then the index has been used to date for very vital purposes as described below. It is used for multi-purpose functions such as :

                              for conversion of total current values of national income up to fixed values, 
                              policy making on monetary income and wages, 
                              payment of salaries and wages, 
                              providing social security facilities and analysis of economic and social activities. 

Thus the government mechanism and the non-government organizations use this index as the vital official measurement unit in the fields of financial, revenue, salaries, wages and socio-economic policy making.

Geographic coverage

All Urban Divisions in Colombo District

Analysis unit

Commodities (in Retail outlets in Colombo City)

Universe

Retail commodity prices of the goods in Colombo MC and suburban areas

Kind of data

Observation data/ratings [obs]

Sampling procedure

The Weekly Test Purchases operation is not a sample survey. But the following points should be noted:-

From each market, about five outlets have been identified for this operation. Out of the five outlets three are visited by the enumeretors regularly. The selected three outlets in each market are usually visited in every price collection day of the week. The fourth & the fifth outlets will be kept as optional in case the regular outlets are not operational due to some reason.

Mode of data collection

Face-to-face [f2f]

Research instrument

There are two types of questionnaires,

  01  A , B , C , D , E - Food Items

  02  Mis01,Mis02,Mis03,Mis04,Mis05,Mis06,Mis07,Mis08 - Non Food Items

General Instructions in filling Forms:

***Group I Form

Price quotations should be collected in few representative and fixed open market retail outlets or stalls in the main marketing area of the Town on morning (9 to 12) of Tuesdays 1st and 3rd week

This price schedule should be perfected and sent by post to the Director Prices and Wages Division in the same week.

***Group II Form

Price quotations required should be obtained once a month from the same outlets, which should be chosen from the selected establishments listed above.

If a particular item is not available in the selected retail outlet, Price quotations may be obtained from the other establishments, whose address should be given. If the item is not available at all in the town, the price of substitute item which resembles most closely the specified item should be priced and brand name, weight should be entered in the form. Brand name and weight of "other" item where it is priced should also be given.

***Group III Form

The item should be selected under specification which has been mentioned here. Two price quotations should be obtained quarterly from the same establishments as far as possible and prices should be collected from the same establishment in future too.

If a particular item is not available in the selected retail outlets, price quotations may be obtained from the reserve or other establishments whose address should be given. If the item is not available at all in the town, the price of a substitute item which resembles most closely the specified item should be entered in the form. Brand name and Weight of "Other" item where it is priced should also be given.

Where transactions take place in other than metric units, the weight of volume of the item priced should be carefully recorded in grams or milli-liters in the space provided.

When you complete item 4 in 1st page of schedule cross out months except the price collection month.

***Producers' Prices Form

You are instructed to obtain the Producers' prices once a month from selected two main producing centers, and few other production centers are selected for all other agriculture production. The district officer can select the producing centers with the help of the field officer in the respective DS Division. The farm-gate price of every item should be completed in column 4,5,and 6 by the field officer and monthly average prices given in the pricing schedules should be recorded systematically in a price list or in the register maintained in your office.

The average price for three columns (4,5 and 6) should be computed and recorded in the 7th column. If there is noticeable change in average price of column 7 and 8 or if current available price in column 7 is not available. Please give your reasons in column 9. Livestock prices should be collected quarterly and for this purpose the second month of each quarter is more appropriate. (Feb, May, Aug, Nov)

You are advised to collect the prices during the second week of each month and the completed forms should be sent to the Director, Prices and Wages Division by post on or before the given date.

PRODUCERS' PRICE - This is at the farm-gate price or at village market price (pola) charged to customer/buyer. This value figures should include all duties and taxes which fall on products when they leave the farm-gate, but should exclude any subsidies received. This valuation should exclude any transport charges that may be invoiced to the purchaser or user.

Cleaning operations

Usually the prices collected should fall within a range accepted by the Prices and Wages Division staff. If by chance, an abnormally high or a low price have been recorded, that price item will be discarded and not taken for computation purposes.

In a rare situation where the prices of a commodity have not been recorded due to a problem in the market, then the previous day's recording will be assumed for the respective price collection round.

Iron Ore rose to 99.07 USD/T on July 30, 2025, up 0.09% from the previous day. Over the past month, Iron Ore's price has risen 6.06%, but it is still 6.48% lower than a year ago, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. Iron Ore - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on July of 2025.

Coal fell to 114.90 USD/T on August 1, 2025, down 0.22% from the previous day. Over the past month, Coal's price has risen 2.77%, but it is still 19.40% lower than a year ago, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. Coal - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on August of 2025.