CME Group Achieves Record International Average Daily Volume in 2025
CME Group (CME), the world's leading derivatives marketplace, has reported impressive growth in its international average daily volume (ADV) for 2025, reaching a landmark 8.4 million contracts. This remarkable achievement represents an 8% increase from the previous year, reflecting strong demand across multiple regions and asset classes.
Key Growth Drivers for CME Group in 2025
The record ADV was propelled by significant increases in various asset categories:
- Metals: Up 37%
- Equity Index: Up 20%
- Energy: Up 11%
- Agricultural: Up 9%
- Interest Rate: Up 2%
These figures are compared to the same period in 2024, showcasing the robust performance of CME Group across different markets.
Regional Performance Highlights
CME Group's performance varied across different regions, emphasizing its global market reach:
- EMEA: ADV reached a record 6.1 million contracts, up 6% year-over-year.
- APAC: ADV grew to 1.9 million contracts, marking a 13% increase.
- Canada: Achieved a record 180,000 contracts, up 10% from the prior year.
- LatAm: Remained stable with an ADV of 173,000 contracts, unchanged from 2024.
Global Volume Overview
On a global scale, CME Group reported an ADV of 28.1 million contracts in 2025, reflecting a 6% increase from the previous year. Notably, the growth in Interest Rate ADV rose 4% to a record 14.2 million contracts, while the Metals ADV saw an increase of 34%.
Additional records were established in both Agricultural and Energy ADV, both up by 8%.
Executive Insights
Julie Winkler, Senior Managing Director and Chief Commercial Officer of CME Group, commented on the performance, stating, “Amid persistent economic and geopolitical uncertainty in 2025, clients outside the United States relied on the proven strength of our global benchmarks and deep, around-the-clock liquidity. Risk management remains essential for 2026, and we are committed to providing clients with the tools they need to efficiently navigate any market environment.”
CME Group's Position in the Market
CME Group continues to empower market participants to effectively manage risk and seize opportunities. With a comprehensive suite of products across major asset classes—including interest rates, equity indexes, foreign exchange, cryptocurrencies, energy, agricultural products, and metals—the company enables clients to trade futures, options, and cash markets efficiently.
For further details about CME's offerings and market updates, visit www.cmegroup.com.