Get current Graphite Northeast Asia (NEA-GR) prices for market analysis using this API

Get Current Graphite Northeast Asia (NEA-GR) Prices for Market Analysis Using This API

Metals-API provides a robust solution for developers looking to integrate real-time metal pricing data into their applications. This blog post will delve into the capabilities of the Metals-API, focusing on Tellurium and its market dynamics, while also explaining how the API works and its various endpoints.

Metals-API Information

About Tellurium (TE)

API Description

Metals-API is designed to provide developers with comprehensive access to real-time and historical metal pricing data. This API empowers users to build next-generation applications that can analyze market trends, track price fluctuations, and convert metal values seamlessly. With a focus on innovation and technological advancement, the Metals-API is a transformative tool for anyone involved in the metals market.

Key Features and Endpoints

• Latest Rates Endpoint: This endpoint returns real-time exchange rate data for various metals, including Tellurium, updated according to your subscription plan. For example, a typical response might look like this:

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1754276490,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-08-04",
    "rates": {
        "XAU": 0.000482,
        "XAG": 0.03815,
        "XPT": 0.000912,
        "XPD": 0.000744,
        "XCU": 0.294118,
        "XAL": 0.434783,
        "XNI": 0.142857,
        "XZN": 0.344828
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

• Historical Rates Endpoint: Access historical rates for most metals dating back to 2019. This endpoint allows users to query past prices by appending a specific date. For example:

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1754190090,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-08-03",
    "rates": {
        "XAU": 0.000485,
        "XAG": 0.03825,
        "XPT": 0.000915,
        "XPD": 0.000748
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

• Bid And Ask Endpoint: This powerful feature enables users to retrieve real-time bid and ask prices for various metals. For instance:

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1754276490,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-08-04",
    "rates": {
        "XAU": {
            "bid": 0.000481,
            "ask": 0.000483,
            "spread": 2.0e-6
        },
        "XAG": {
            "bid": 0.0381,
            "ask": 0.0382,
            "spread": 0.0001
        },
        "XPT": {
            "bid": 0.000911,
            "ask": 0.000913,
            "spread": 2.0e-6
        }
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

• Convert Endpoint: The Metals-API also includes a currency conversion endpoint, allowing users to convert any amount from one metal to another or to/from USD. An example response might look like this:

{
    "success": true,
    "query": {
        "from": "USD",
        "to": "XAU",
        "amount": 1000
    },
    "info": {
        "timestamp": 1754276490,
        "rate": 0.000482
    },
    "result": 0.482,
    "unit": "troy ounces"
}

• Time-Series Endpoint: This endpoint allows users to query the API for daily historical rates between two dates of their choice. For example:

{
    "success": true,
    "timeseries": true,
    "start_date": "2025-07-28",
    "end_date": "2025-08-04",
    "base": "USD",
    "rates": {
        "2025-07-28": {
            "XAU": 0.000485,
            "XAG": 0.03825,
            "XPT": 0.000915
        },
        "2025-07-30": {
            "XAU": 0.000483,
            "XAG": 0.0382,
            "XPT": 0.000913
        },
        "2025-08-04": {
            "XAU": 0.000482,
            "XAG": 0.03815,
            "XPT": 0.000912
        }
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

• Fluctuation Endpoint: Track rate fluctuations between two dates with this endpoint. An example response could be:

{
    "success": true,
    "fluctuation": true,
    "start_date": "2025-07-28",
    "end_date": "2025-08-04",
    "base": "USD",
    "rates": {
        "XAU": {
            "start_rate": 0.000485,
            "end_rate": 0.000482,
            "change": -3.0e-6,
            "change_pct": -0.62
        },
        "XAG": {
            "start_rate": 0.03825,
            "end_rate": 0.03815,
            "change": -0.0001,
            "change_pct": -0.26
        },
        "XPT": {
            "start_rate": 0.000915,
            "end_rate": 0.000912,
            "change": -3.0e-6,
            "change_pct": -0.33
        }
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

• Open/High/Low/Close (OHLC) Price Endpoint: This endpoint allows users to query the API for the open, high, low, and close prices for a specific time period. An example response might be:

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1754276490,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-08-04",
    "rates": {
        "XAU": {
            "open": 0.000485,
            "high": 0.000487,
            "low": 0.000481,
            "close": 0.000482
        },
        "XAG": {
            "open": 0.03825,
            "high": 0.0383,
            "low": 0.0381,
            "close": 0.03815
        },
        "XPT": {
            "open": 0.000915,
            "high": 0.000918,
            "low": 0.00091,
            "close": 0.000912
        }
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

• Historical LME Endpoint: Access historical rates for LME symbols dating back to 2008. This endpoint allows users to analyze long-term trends in the metals market.

Metals-API Supported Symbols page. This resource is invaluable for developers looking to understand the full range of metals available through the API.

API Key and Authentication

API Response and Data Structure

Common Use Cases and Implementation Strategies

• Building trading platforms that require real-time pricing data.
• Creating analytical tools for market research and forecasting.
• Integrating pricing data into financial applications for investment analysis.

Performance Optimization and Security Considerations

Conclusion

Metals-API Documentation and explore the extensive features available to enhance your applications.