Real-time price discovery
for materials.
Run an auction or reverse auction on Matium and let the market set the price. Verified counterparties, transparent bidding, structured execution - for 1% of the transaction.
How Auctions Work on Matium
From listing to award, the process is simple, structured, and built for materials trading.
List your material
Set your specs, quantity, location, and auction terms in minutes.
Choose your audience
Run it private with invited counterparties, or open it to the full Matium network.
The market bids in real time
Live bidding with transparent feedback. Bidders see where they stand and respond as the auction develops.
You approve the winner
Review the final offers and award the deal on your terms.
See It In Action
Watch a live auction unfold and explore the bidding interface that buyers and sellers see.

Public or Private Auctions. You Decide.
Matium gives you both options so you can control how competition is created.
Private Auctions
Run auctions with the counterparties you already trust, and expand selectively.
- Limit participation to your existing network
- Invite specific verified companies to increase competition
- Maintain control over relationships while improving pricing
Best for
Public Auctions
Open your material to every verified company on the network and let the market compete.
- Reach the full Matium network of active buyers and sellers
- Create real-time bidding pressure
- Fast, transparent price discovery
Best for
Auctions Don't Just Create Competition. They Change Outcomes.
A large resin producer used Matium auctions to introduce real competition into railcar spot sales without expanding internal resources or opening risk.
Instead of negotiating with a small group of buyers over email, they ran structured, time-bound auctions with credit-approved participants.
See How Auctions Drive Pricing Improvements~12%
Average price increase
40%+
Best single-auction price improvement
Frequently Asked Questions
More Competition. Better Outcomes.
Reach more buyers, create competitive pressure, and capture stronger pricing on every deal.