Commodities

Gapuma trades commodities such as ferrous metals, polymers, chemicals, and fertilisers; it also provides the warehousing and logistical chain to store and transport them.

Physical trading is a long-term business. Our commitment to and investment in our local markets demonstrates this. Operating seven offices across four continents brings with it market access and knowledge.

Primarily run by local management, our regional hubs are favourably placed to identify opportunities, and respond to them swiftly; our people are encouraged to take the lead in opening up and developing new areas of supply and demand.

We understand the dynamic, varying nature of the markets we operate in. And while we don’t aim to shape them, we never fail to respond proactively to the trends we find in them. Our ability to do so is contingent on the business relationships we have developed, and the expertise and passionate interest with which our traders drive these forward.

The diversity of Gapuma’s global activities, and the many links between our local trading hubs and the markets they serve, provides a vast resource of in-depth information from which we extrapolate a global picture of shifting trends. And when you come to consider future orders, Gapuma’s team of specialists will offer you access to the latest market intelligence.

Gapuma responds quickly and precisely to opportunities that arise through both shortage and surplus. Our evolved relationships with major suppliers and shipping lines allow us to tap into stored reserves of a commodity or to divert those in transit; helping to smooth out the adverse impact that unforeseen peaks and troughs have on your business.

Private ownership enables us to reach decisions quickly. It also means we are able to take long-term views on new markets and opportunities. Gapuma’s strong growth over the past five years is an acknowledgment of the value of this decision.

Supporting our customer’s needs lies at the heart of everything we do; over and above the call of duty; beyond the remits of our usual spheres of business activity, a Gapuma person will look for solutions. Whether its logistical transport, finance or risk management, we seek to be flexible, imaginative and above all effective in making sure your trade flows.