Commodities in Asia: Trade, tensions, and the battle for strategic dominance

The return of protectionist trade policies and the deepening rivalry between the US and China are reshaping global supply chains — placing Asian economies and commodity producers under intensifying pressure. From trans-shipment crackdowns to critical minerals diplomacy, the region is now at the centre of a new era of strategic competition. 

What does this mean for governments, businesses and investors navigating rising geopolitical risk — and can Asia maintain strategic neutrality amid competing demands? 

Download the FT Commodities in Asia report to understand the shifting landscape and prepare for deeper insights at the Commodities Asia Summit.

See who attended in 2025

View the full list of 300+ companies who registered for the Summit in 2025, and get a glimpse of who you could be meeting in 2026. Companies in attendance included Rio Tinto, Glencore, Vitol, Gunvor, LDC and many more industry giants. The summit boasted an impressive attendee profile spanning a wide range of industries, including, Commodities, ESG, Investment, Metals & Mining, Natural Resources, Sustainability, Shipping, Trading, and more.

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