Platinum, Silver, and Gold Lead the 2025 Bottom Line Report Commodity Rankings
According to the latest Bottom Line Report, which tracks 48 commodities daily, the strongest performers so far this year are precious metals, with platinum, silver, and gold taking the top three spots. The report monitors a broad range of markets—livestock, grains, energy, precious metals, and soft commodities—to gauge economic and market trends across the agricultural and resource sectors.
Since New Year’s, platinum has held the number one position, driven by renewed industrial demand and investor interest. Silver follows closely at number two, buoyed by strong performance in both the jewelry and technology sectors. Gold, a traditional safe-haven asset, rounds out the top three, maintaining solid returns amid global economic uncertainty.
“Since New Year’s, leading the list of 48 is indeed precious metals. Platinum number one, silver number two, gold at number three, coffee, feeder cattle, and live cattle,” the report notes.
While livestock prices have faced some declines recently, feeder cattle and live cattle continue to rank within the top 10 commodities. Coffee also remains strong, landing at number six, supported by ongoing demand and tightening global supplies.
“Even with the recent decline, of course, in cattle and feeder cattle, but still, they remain in the top 10. Coffee at number six, feeder cattle number seven, and live cattle at number eight.”
Just missing the top 10 is soybean oil, which has shown steady improvement thanks to increased export demand and renewed Chinese purchasing activity. Analysts expect soy products to strengthen through the remainder of 2025 and into 2026 as U.S.–China trade relations improve and global demand for renewable fuels expands.
At the opposite end of the spectrum, cocoa and orange juice occupy the bottom of the 48-commodity list, reflecting recent market corrections after earlier price surges.
“By the way, at the very bottom of our list of 48, cocoa and orange juice.”
The Bottom Line Report’s latest rankings underscore a year of contrasts in the global commodities market. While precious metals shine as investors seek stability, agricultural commodities remain mixed, with livestock holding firm and soft markets lagging. As the year continues, traders and producers alike will be watching to see whether energy and grain prices begin to rebound and challenge metals for the top spots.
Audio Reporting by Mark Oppold for Southeast AgNet.