Satellite observation, AI-driven supply & demand models and expert analysis — fused into one real-time intelligence platform.
High-frequency coverage across coal, iron ore, steel, agricultural, copper, aluminium, bauxite and more.
DBX detected the furnace going cold six weeks before official confirmation — on thermal evidence, not statements.
DBX is neither a data vendor nor a research house. It is a real-time intelligence platform that combines physical satellite observation with AI-driven supply & demand models and deep market expertise — built by traders, trusted across the market — research houses, commodity producers, utilities, steel mills, copper smelters, trading houses, hedge funds and banks. Every figure is DBX’s own: proprietary datasets built from direct observation, not licensed or resold from anyone else.
High-resolution optical and thermal imaging captures stockpile footprints, port activity, vessel movements, and industrial heat signatures — from blast furnaces to smelters to bulk carriers at anchor. Multiple passes per day, every day.
Proprietary machine-learning models process satellite data, vessel AIS, trade records, and macroeconomic signals into forward-looking supply & demand forecasts. 95%+ prediction accuracy, validated monthly against outturn data. The China S&D monitor was an industry first in 2022.
Every data point is reviewed by analysts with 15+ years in commodity trading before it reaches a client. Monthly observatory reports, daily insight updates, and bespoke research engagements — intelligence, not raw data.
DBX intelligence is grounded in physical observation — mine faces, haul roads, stockyards, and logistics corridors, captured from orbit and measured against calibrated baselines. A sample of the assets under daily watch.
Access the full DBX intelligence stack — a complete overview from seaborne trade flows to onshore asset monitoring — through an intuitive dashboard, or integrate directly into your workflow via Bloomberg, Excel add-in, or JSON/CSV API. Available your way.
Daily seaborne trade flows across 235+ routes. Origin-to-destination visibility for every dry bulk commodity, updated before European market open.
Satellite-verified stockpile volumes at 500+ port facilities, power plants, steel mills, and processing sites. Down to individual blast furnace resolution.
Forward-looking S&D balances powered by AI. Country-level models with 95%+ accuracy, validated against monthly outturn. Industry-first China monitor.
Trade balances, policy signals, and production data for 40+ countries. Identify demand shifts and arbitrage windows before they appear in reported data.
Monthly observatory reports and daily market insights authored by analysts with deep commodity trading experience. Distributed to desks across Europe and Asia.
Bloomberg terminal feed, Excel add-in, JSON/CSV API, and the full web platform. Your workflow, your choice. Data refreshes at 06:00 CET, before market open.
DBX covers the full dry bulk and commodity complex — from seaborne trade to mine gate. Each vertical tracked from point of origin through logistics to end consumption.
Spectrum is DBX’s satellite-based monitor for onshore industrial assets — aluminium smelters across the Middle East, copper smelters worldwide, alumina refineries, and steel mills. Real-time visibility into operational status, utilisation rates, and maintenance shutdowns, from upstream production to downstream consumption — updated every day, weeks before official data.
Weekly infrared captures of smelters and mills worldwide detect thermal signatures from active operations.
Proprietary algorithms read thermal anomalies to determine operational status at sub-asset level — active, hot-idle, or down.
Geospatial analysis converts raw thermal data into actionable intelligence through intuitive dashboards and alerts.
Official notices flagged a one-week maintenance. Conflicting restart dates left the market guessing while the furnace stayed cold.
Thermal monitoring captured the suspension in real time and confirmed the absence of any restart signature, week after week.
Subscribers forecast the supply constraint and positioned ahead of the price move — on hard satellite evidence, not official statements.
Commodity markets run on reported data — survey figures, trade association estimates, operator releases. DBX substitutes observation for reporting, AI for assumption, and expertise for guesswork.
“Partnering with DBX has transformed how we monitor our coal export operations. Their real-time satellite analytics give us unprecedented visibility into the global supply chain. The accuracy and timeliness of DBX’s data allow our commercial and logistics teams to make faster, better-informed decisions — from optimising shipment schedules to identifying emerging demand trends.
Drummond Global coal producer & exporter
“DBX is setting a new benchmark in how data can drive efficiency and insight across the coal supply chain, and we’re proud to work with them as our analytics partner.”
“Best-in-class visuals backed by best-in-class fundamentals, all in one place. Intuitive and easy to use — a job well done by the best-in-class team at DBX.
Mirko Ivanda Co Head Power & Gas — Onyx Commodities Switzerland AG
Used daily by power, gas, and commodity traders across Europe who need to act on data before the market reflects it.
“DBX’s insights have transformed our trading strategy, allowing us to make informed decisions with confidence.
Michael Chen Portfolio Manager — Macro Commodities Fund
DBX is used by hedge funds and macro funds to link physical commodity signals to derivatives positioning and equity research.
DBX was founded in 2020 by commodity trading veteran Alexandre Claude after 15 years navigating markets at leading trading houses. The team combines deep commodity expertise with technology built to handle real-time global data at scale — serving trading houses, research houses, commodity producers, utilities, steel mills, copper smelters, hedge funds and banks.
In 2020, commodity trading veteran Alexandre Claude identified a critical gap in the market: while traders had access to either quantitative models or fundamental analysis, no one was successfully combining satellite intelligence with deep market expertise at scale.
DBX was founded with the Signal Group partnership and a single conviction — that the most valuable intelligence is derived not from surveys or estimates, but from direct observation of the physical world. The company is headquartered in London and has offices in Greece.
30 minutes with the DBX team, tailored to your market focus. No boilerplate deck. No obligation. We will show you the platform applied to the commodities and regions that matter to you.