Commodities Market Research Reports & Industry Analysis

Commodities are goods that are in demand but supplied without differentiation. Some examples of commodities are silver, platinum, palladium, copper, crude oil, coal, salt, sugar, coffee beans, soybeans, wheat and rice. Goods that are grown are soft commodities. Hard commodities are those extracted from mining. Energy commodities include gas, electricity, coal and oil.

Commodity markets are where primary products are exchanged. Raw commodities are traded on strictly regulated exchanges and are purchased and sold in standardized contracts.

Today’s commodity markets stem from the trading of agricultural products. In the nineteenth century, wheat, corn, cattle and pigs were traded. Other foods were only recently added in most markets. To establish a commodity market there must be a wide consensus on why the product is useful and for what purpose.

Commodity money markets are believed to have originated in Sumer, where small tokens made from clay were used as money. These tokens were often shaped in the form of sheep and goats. The tokens were stored in clay vessels and labeled on the outside. The label listed the number of tokens inside the vessel and was a promise to deliver the labeled amount. This created a form of commodity money. Eventually, contracts would be made on flat tablets and the tokens disappeared. This was the start of commodity accounting.

The development of commodity markets has a dramatic economic impact. Over the years, the exchanges helped to shape changes and improvements in transportation and financing, which led to international trade.

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Commodities Industry Research & Market Reports

  • Sugarcane Harvesting in the US - Industry Market Research Report

    ... affected by the COVID-19 pandemic during 2020, industry revenue increased, unlike most crop growing industries. Overall, weather patterns are historically responsible for fluctuations in price and production. Following Hurricane Ida in 2021, industry performance was ... Read More

  • Wheat Farming in Canada - Industry Market Research Report

    ... trade, which has improved following the Canadian Wheat Board being dismantled in 2012; the board had restricted the marketing freedom of farms. Demand for Canadian wheat abroad has risen due to its high quality. Additionally, ... Read More

  • 2024 Wheat Wholesale Global Market Size & Growth Report with Updated Analysis & Forecasts

    ... regions (The Americas, Europe, Asia & Oceania, Africa & Middle East), 22 subregions, and 195 countries. Figures are from 2012 through 2023, with forecasts for 2024 and 2028. The historical data utilizes in-depth survey results ... Read More

  • 2024 Soybeans Wholesale Global Market Size & Growth Report with Updated Analysis & Forecasts

    ... regions (The Americas, Europe, Asia & Oceania, Africa & Middle East), 22 subregions, and 195 countries. Figures are from 2012 through 2023, with forecasts for 2024 and 2028. The historical data utilizes in-depth survey results ... Read More

  • Grain and Oilseed Milling - US Industry Market Research Report with Updated Recession Risk Forecasts

    ... industry in the United States with over 100 data sets covering 2015-2028. This 63-page Kentley Insights report is packed with insightful data sets and forecasts to give you a comprehensive understanding of the industry including ... Read More

  • Grain Storage Silos Market - Forecasts from 2024 to 2029

    ... a long-term and cost-effective storage solution, particularly beneficial in situations where land is limited and storage costs are high. This market segment plays a significant role in the overall grain storage industry, helping to bolster ... Read More

  • Grain Protectants

    ... at a CAGR of 5.0% over the analysis period 2023-2030. Chemical Control Method, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 4.7% CAGR and reach US$417.1 Million by the end ... Read More

  • Grain Analysis

    ... at a CAGR of 4.8% over the analysis period 2023-2030. Cereals Grain Analysis, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 5.1% CAGR and reach US$3.2 Billion by the end ... Read More

  • Grain and Cereal Crop Protection

    ... is expected to reach US$43.4 Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 4.6% over the analysis period 2023-2030. Herbicides, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 4.9% CAGR ... Read More

  • Grain Farming

    ... at a CAGR of 4.6% over the analysis period 2023-2030. Dry Pea & Bean Farming, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 4.2% CAGR and reach US$671.1 Billion by ... Read More

  • Grain & Field Bean Wholesalers

    ... Major companies include Archer-Daniels-Midland, Bunge, Cargill, and farmer-owned cooperative CHS Inc (all headquartered in the US), along with Louis Dreyfus (the Netherlands). COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE Demand is driven by food and fuel consumption. Increasing consumption of ... Read More

  • Grain Growing in New Zealand - Industry Market Research Report

    ... volatility has hindered the performance of grain growers due to fluctuating rainfall and grain prices, creating a challenging operating environment. Along with this, grain output across all major categories has also fluctuated, making planning and ... Read More

  • Grain, Seed, Animal Feed & Unmanufactured Tobacco Wholesaling in the UK - Industry Market Research Report

    ... contend with volatile crop yields and prices, changing consumer preferences and government policy. The government aims for the UK to be smoke-free by 2030 and employs several measures to reduce smoking rates including taxation rises ... Read More

  • Grain and Oilseed Milling - 2024 U.S. Market Research Report with Updated Recession Risk Forecasts

    ... industry in the United States with over 100 data sets covering 2015-2028. This 63-page Kentley Insights report is packed with insightful data sets and forecasts to give you a comprehensive understanding of the industry including ... Read More

  • Flour and Grain Mill Product Manufacturing in Australia - Industry Market Research Report

    ... or plants. SME industry operators also include manufacturers of rice, rice flour, rice starch, sago, tapioca, malt and baking powder. This report covers the scope, size, disposition and growth of the industry including the key ... Read More

  • Cereal Grain Wholesaling in Australia - Industry Market Research Report

    ... size, disposition and growth of the industry including the key sensitivities and success factors. Also included are five year industry forecasts, growth rates and an analysis of the industry key players and their market shares." Read More

  • Grain-Sheep or Grain-Beef Cattle Farming in Australia - Industry Market Research Report

    ... The industry excludes companies that exclusively farm beef cattle or sheep, or grow grain. This report covers the scope, size, disposition and growth of the industry including the key sensitivities and success factors. Also included ... Read More

  • Wheat Proteins

    ... at a CAGR of 5.1% over the analysis period 2023-2030. Wheat Gluten, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 5.9% CAGR and reach US$1.4 Billion by the end of ... Read More

  • Global Fermented Wheat Flour Market 2024-2028

    ... fermented wheat flour market provides a holistic analysis, market size and forecast, trends, growth drivers, and challenges, as well as vendor analysis covering around 25 vendors. The report offers an up-to-date analysis regarding the current ... Read More

  • Grain Milling & Starch Manufacturing in the UK - Industry Market Research Report

    ... size, disposition and growth of the industry including the key sensitivities and success factors. Also included are five year industry forecasts, growth rates and an analysis of the industry key players and their market shares. Read More

  • Flour & Grain Milling (UK) - Industry Report

    ... failure • Seek out the most attractive acquisition opportunities • Analyse industry trends • Benchmark their own financial performance Using an exclusive methodology, a quick glance of this Flour & Grain Milling (UK) report will ... Read More

  • Grain Merchants (UK) - Industry Report

    ... the most attractive acquisition opportunities • Analyse industry trends • Benchmark their own financial performance Using an exclusive methodology, a quick glance of this Grain Merchants (UK) report will tell you the companies that have ... Read More

  • Commodity Brokers (UK) - Industry Report

    ... the most attractive acquisition opportunities • Analyse industry trends • Benchmark their own financial performance Using an exclusive methodology, a quick glance of this Commodity Brokers (UK) report will tell you the companies that have ... Read More

  • Grain Milling in Ireland - Industry Market Research Report

    ... size, disposition and growth of the industry including the key sensitivities and success factors. Also included are five year industry forecasts, growth rates and an analysis of the industry key players and their market shares. Read More

  • Cereal Crops in Asia-Pacific

    ... descriptions of the leading players including key financial metrics and analysis of competitive pressures within the market. Key Highlights The cereal crops market refers to the cultivation and harvesting of cereal grains. The Asia-Pacific Cereal ... Read More

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