International commodities trader Alkagesta has announced record results for the first half of 2026.
The news reflected continued growth in trading volumes, expansion into new product areas and greater activity across its international network, despite unprecedented volatility in global commodities markets.
Revenue reached $3.5 billion (€3 billion) for the first six months of 2026, representing a record half-year performance for the company.
Based on current trading activity, Alkagesta expects full-year 2026 trading volumes to exceed 10 million metric tonnes, compared with 8.7 million metric tonnes in 2025.
Alkagesta CEO Orkhan Rustamov said: “These results reflect the progress we have made through a measured and disciplined approach to growth. Despite significant volatility across global commodities markets, our focus has remained on serving our clients reliably and building our business on strong, long-term relationships.
“We will continue to grow strategically, step by step, strengthening our presence in the markets where we operate and ensuring that our communication lines, capabilities and regional networks remain resilient.”
Looking ahead, the results show the company remains firmly on track to deliver on its 2026 strategic priorities. These include a targeted entry in the Crude market, a major ramping up in its jet fuel trading volumes and increasing its storage and logistical capacity, such as through the multiyear agreement signed earlier this year for leasing biofuel storage at Pantank in Antwerp.
This deal increased the company’s total storage capacity across Europe and Asia to 700,000m3 .
The healthy results come amid the backdrop of continuing volatility in global commodities markets, triggered primarily by the ongoing conflict and uncertainty in the Middle East.
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