Trevor Raymond

Trevor Raymond is a director of research at the World Platinum Investment Council, an organisation that promotes investment in platinum. He plays a role in analysing supply and demand trends in the global platinum market, drawing on data covering major producing countries such as South Africa and Russia and consuming sectors including automotive, jewellery and recycling. His commentary features in industry coverage addressing platinum-group metals, autocatalyst demand and geopolitical risks affecting supply chains, such as disruptions linked to the Strait of Hormuz and the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Raymond's work involves interpreting how factors including Chinese demand and emerging applications, such as artificial intelligence-driven industrial uses, could influence platinum consumption. He is frequently cited in market updates and reports issued by the council on quarterly and annual platinum supply-and-demand balances. His analysis helps inform investors and industry stakeholders about pricing dynamics and structural shifts in the platinum market. Raymond's background is in commodities research, with a focus on precious metals markets. He recurs in coverage as a specialist voice on platinum market fundamentals and the outlook for the metal amid changing automotive technology and recycling trends.