Commodity Outlook focused mainly on Base Metals
22 Apr 25 - 08 May 25
London 22-29 Apr / New York 01-06 May / Boston 06-07 May / Chicago 07-08 May
Astris Advisory Commodities
Ian Roper
Ian Roper
Commodities & China Strategist
Ian Roper is a highly respected commodity strategist with over 22 years of experience in metals. He began his career at CRU in London and has since held key roles across Shanghai, Singapore, and now Tokyo, including positions at Steel Business Briefing, Macquarie, Rio Tinto, and CLSA. Currently based at Astris Advisory, Ian leads the Ian Roper Commodity Service, providing independent, in-depth analysis on base metals, ferrous metals, coal, and new energy materials. With a strong focus on China’s supply-demand dynamics and growing expertise in India’s emerging metals market, Ian delivers monthly deep-dive reports and regular market updates, leveraging his vast network and two decades of Asia-based insight.