Major Research Tools

Global Commodities

Primary sources such as manuscripts/diaries, rare books, maps, paintings, advertisements, company records, etc., covering the global history of 15 major commodities: chocolate, coffee, cotton, fur, energy, opium, porcelain, silver & gold, spices, sugar, tea, timber, tobacco, wheat, wine & spirits. Also includes data on energy production, consumption, and reserves by country from 1965 to the present.


USDA Economics, Statistics, and Market Information System

Reports and datasets from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Includes production and prices of crops and food. Some international coverage.