- Record international ADV of 9.2 million contracts, up 18% year-over-year
- Strong growth across all major product categories with records in Interest Rate, Equity Index, Energy, Agricultural, and Metals
- Significant APAC growth of 30% year-over-year
CME Group (CME, Financial) has reported a record-breaking international average daily volume (ADV) of 9.2 million contracts for the second quarter of 2025, marking an impressive 18% increase compared to the previous year. This robust growth was driven by significant regional performances in both EMEA and APAC.
In EMEA (Europe, Middle East, and Africa), the ADV reached a record 6.7 million contracts, reflecting a 15% rise, while APAC (Asia-Pacific) achieved a 30% increase, hitting 2.2 million contracts. These figures underscore CME Group's strong market position and global reach.
Expansion was seen across a variety of product categories. Interest Rate products saw a 14% increase, Equity Index soared by 38%, Energy increased by 23%, Agricultural products grew by 3%, and Metals expanded by 14%. Globally, CME Group's total ADV for the quarter reached a new high of 30.2 million contracts, a 16% rise year-over-year.
In particular, APAC's gains were remarkable, with Energy products driving an impressive 67% growth and Metals increasing by 34%. This pattern of growth highlights the successful expansion of CME's footprint in key Asian markets, reinforcing CME's business model, which benefits from geographic diversification and broad-based product strength.
