Commodity Super Cycle Trend 2026

A commodity super cycle refers to an extended period, often lasting a decade or more, where prices for raw materials—like metals, energy, and food—rise well above their long-term trend. Driven by massive urbanization, infrastructure booms, or supply shortages, these cycles benefit producers, mining companies, and resource-rich nations. Investors use them to time portfolios, while consumers and manufacturers face higher input costs.