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

  • Soybean Farming in the US - Industry Market Research Report

    ... China. In 2018, the US and China entered a trade war brought on by the US imposing tariffs on Chinese steel. The Chinese government responded by placing significant tariffs on US soybeans. China has historically ... Read More

  • Cereal Crops in Europe

    ... 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 European cereal ... Read More

  • Cereal Crops in Brazil

    ... 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 Brazilian Cereal Crops industry recorded revenues ... Read More

  • Cereal Crops in China

    ... 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 Chinese cereal crops industry ... Read More

  • Global Cereal Crops

    ... 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 global Cereal Crops industry ... Read More

  • Agriculture Market In Argentina 2024-2028

    ... market in Argentina 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 market ... Read More

  • Cocoa

    ... of 5.0% over the analysis period 2023-2030. Dutch Cocoa, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 5.2% CAGR and reach US$15.8 Billion by the end of the analysis period. ... Read More

  • Cotton Farming in the US - Industry Market Research Report

    ... to enact quarantines, reducing consumer spending and demand for products made by textile mills and clothing manufacturers. Since these industries are critical cotton buyers, the pandemic caused industry revenue to decline. Plunging cotton prices worsened ... Read More

  • Global Paraguay Grain Market Outlook Report: Industry Size, Competition, Trends and Growth Opportunities by Region, YoY Forecasts from 2024 to 2031

    ... to assist stakeholders, managers, top management, and decision-makers in identifying the latest trends, growth potential, and winning strategies specific to the Paraguay Grain market. The report evaluates key developments from 2023 to 2024 and analyses ... Read More

  • Global Grain Augers Market 2024-2028

    ... 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 market scenario, the ... Read More

  • Global E-commerce of Agricultural Products Competitive Landscape Professional Research Report 2024

    ... buy and sell a wide range of agricultural goods and related services. This digital platform facilitates the exchange of agricultural products, including crops, livestock, machinery, equipment, seeds, fertilizers, and even specialized services like consulting or ... Read More

  • Global Cultured Wheat Market 2024-2028

    ... 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 market scenario, the ... Read More

  • Global Grain Silos And Ancillary Equipment Market 2024-2028

    ... The report on the grain silos and ancillary equipment 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 ... Read More

  • Portugal: Grain Mill Products Industry Overview 2020-2028

    ... 2020 to 2028. Gain insights into market drivers, opportunities, challenges, and constraints, providing a comprehensive understanding of the industry landscape. Please note: the online download version of this report is for a global site license. Read More

  • Norway: Grain Mill Products Industry Overview 2020-2028

    ... 2020 to 2028. Gain insights into market drivers, opportunities, challenges, and constraints, providing a comprehensive understanding of the industry landscape. Please note: the online download version of this report is for a global site license. Read More

  • Austria: Grain Mill Products Industry Overview 2020-2028

    ... 2020 to 2028. Gain insights into market drivers, opportunities, challenges, and constraints, providing a comprehensive understanding of the industry landscape. Please note: the online download version of this report is for a global site license. Read More

  • Armenia: Grain Mill Products Industry Overview 2020-2028

    ... 2020 to 2028. Gain insights into market drivers, opportunities, challenges, and constraints, providing a comprehensive understanding of the industry landscape. Please note: the online download version of this report is for a global site license. Read More

  • Finland: Grain Mill Products Industry Overview 2020-2028

    ... 2020 to 2028. Gain insights into market drivers, opportunities, challenges, and constraints, providing a comprehensive understanding of the industry landscape. Please note: the online download version of this report is for a global site license. Read More

  • Denmark: Grain Mill Products Industry Overview 2020-2028

    ... 2020 to 2028. Gain insights into market drivers, opportunities, challenges, and constraints, providing a comprehensive understanding of the industry landscape. Please note: the online download version of this report is for a global site license. Read More

  • Philippines: Grain Mill Products Industry Overview 2020-2028

    ... 2020 to 2028. Gain insights into market drivers, opportunities, challenges, and constraints, providing a comprehensive understanding of the industry landscape. Please note: the online download version of this report is for a global site license. Read More

  • Cyprus: Grain Mill Products Industry Overview 2020-2028

    ... 2020 to 2028. Gain insights into market drivers, opportunities, challenges, and constraints, providing a comprehensive understanding of the industry landscape. Please note: the online download version of this report is for a global site license. Read More

  • Kyrgyzstan: Grain Mill Products Industry Overview 2020-2028

    ... 2020 to 2028. Gain insights into market drivers, opportunities, challenges, and constraints, providing a comprehensive understanding of the industry landscape. Please note: the online download version of this report is for a global site license. Read More

  • Rwanda: Grain Mill Products Industry Overview 2020-2028

    ... 2020 to 2028. Gain insights into market drivers, opportunities, challenges, and constraints, providing a comprehensive understanding of the industry landscape. Please note: the online download version of this report is for a global site license. Read More

  • Colombia: Grain Mill Products Industry Overview 2020-2028

    ... 2020 to 2028. Gain insights into market drivers, opportunities, challenges, and constraints, providing a comprehensive understanding of the industry landscape. Please note: the online download version of this report is for a global site license. Read More

  • Bulgaria: Grain Mill Products Industry Overview 2020-2028

    ... 2020 to 2028. Gain insights into market drivers, opportunities, challenges, and constraints, providing a comprehensive understanding of the industry landscape. Please note: the online download version of this report is for a global site license. Read More

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