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

  • Taiwan Agricultural Products Market to 2027

    ... the leading players including key financial metrics and analysis of competitive pressures within the market. Key Highlights The agricultural products industry includes the production of various crops such as cereals (like wheat, rice, and barley), ... Read More

  • Thailand Agricultural Products Market to 2027

    ... the leading players including key financial metrics and analysis of competitive pressures within the market. Key Highlights The agricultural products industry includes the production of various crops such as cereals (like wheat, rice, and barley), ... Read More

  • Turkey Agricultural Products Market to 2027

    ... also contains descriptions of the leading players including key financial metrics and analysis of competitive pressures within the market. Key Highlights The agricultural products industry includes the production of various crops such as cereals (like ... Read More

  • Belgium Agricultural Products Market to 2027

    ... also contains descriptions of the leading players including key financial metrics and analysis of competitive pressures within the market. Key Highlights The agricultural products industry includes the production of various crops such as cereals (like ... Read More

  • France Agricultural Products Market to 2027

    ... the leading players including key financial metrics and analysis of competitive pressures within the market. Key Highlights The agricultural products industry includes the production of various crops such as cereals (like wheat, rice, and barley), ... Read More

  • Brazil Agricultural Products Market to 2027

    ... the leading players including key financial metrics and analysis of competitive pressures within the market. Key Highlights The agricultural products industry includes the production of various crops such as cereals (like wheat, rice, and barley), ... Read More

  • Japan Agricultural Products Market to 2027

    ... the leading players including key financial metrics and analysis of competitive pressures within the market. Key Highlights The agricultural products industry includes the production of various crops such as cereals (like wheat, rice, and barley), ... Read More

  • South Korea Agricultural Products Market to 2027

    ... descriptions of the leading players including key financial metrics and analysis of competitive pressures within the market. Key Highlights The agricultural products industry includes the production of various crops such as cereals (like wheat, rice, ... Read More

  • Malaysia Agricultural Products Market to 2027

    ... descriptions of the leading players including key financial metrics and analysis of competitive pressures within the market. Key Highlights The agricultural products industry includes the production of various crops such as cereals (like wheat, rice, ... Read More

  • Germany Agricultural Products Market to 2027

    ... also contains descriptions of the leading players including key financial metrics and analysis of competitive pressures within the market. Key Highlights The agricultural products industry includes the production of various crops such as cereals (like ... Read More

  • Australia Agricultural Products Market to 2027

    ... descriptions of the leading players including key financial metrics and analysis of competitive pressures within the market. Key Highlights The agricultural products industry includes the production of various crops such as cereals (like wheat, rice, ... Read More

  • Indonesia Agricultural Products Market to 2027

    ... the leading players including key financial metrics and analysis of competitive pressures within the market. Key Highlights The agricultural products industry includes the production of various crops such as cereals (like wheat, rice, and barley), ... Read More

  • Canada Agricultural Products Market to 2027

    ... descriptions of the leading players including key financial metrics and analysis of competitive pressures within the market. Key Highlights The agricultural products industry includes the production of various crops such as cereals (like wheat, rice, ... Read More

  • Egypt Agricultural Products Market to 2027

    ... descriptions of the leading players including key financial metrics and analysis of competitive pressures within the market. Key Highlights The agricultural products industry includes the production of various crops such as cereals (like wheat, rice, ... Read More

  • Sweden Agricultural Products Market to 2027

    ... also contains descriptions of the leading players including key financial metrics and analysis of competitive pressures within the market. Key Highlights The agricultural products industry includes the production of various crops such as cereals (like ... Read More

  • Poland Agricultural Products Market to 2027

    ... descriptions of the leading players including key financial metrics and analysis of competitive pressures within the market. Key Highlights The agricultural products industry includes the production of various crops such as cereals (like wheat, rice, ... Read More

  • Colombia Agricultural Products Market to 2027

    ... also contains descriptions of the leading players including key financial metrics and analysis of competitive pressures within the market. Key Highlights The agricultural products industry includes the production of various crops such as cereals (like ... Read More

  • Vietnam Agricultural Products Market to 2027

    ... the leading players including key financial metrics and analysis of competitive pressures within the market. Key Highlights The agricultural products industry includes the production of various crops such as cereals (like wheat, rice, and barley), ... Read More

  • 2024 Global: Manufacture Of Grain Mill Products, Starches And Starch Products Industry-Industry Forecast (2030) report

    ... projected growth/decline and regional data for the period 2019 through 2030. Perry/Hope Partners' reports provide the most accurate industry forecasts based on our proprietary economic models. Our forecasts project the industry size nationally and by ... Read More

  • 2024 Global: Manufacture Of Grain Mill Products Industry-Industry Forecast (2030) report

    ... 2019 through 2030. Perry/Hope Partners' reports provide the most accurate industry forecasts based on our proprietary economic models. Our forecasts project the industry size nationally and by regions for 2018 to 2029 using regression analysis ... Read More

  • 2023 Soybeans Wholesale Global Market Size & Growth Report with COVID-19 & Recession Risk Impact

    ... global regions (The Americas, Europe, Asia & Oceania, Africa & Middle East), 22 subregions, and 216 countries. Figures are from 2014 through 2022, with forecasts for 2023 and 2027. The historical data utilizes in-depth survey ... Read More

  • 2023 Wheat Wholesale Global Market Size & Growth Report with COVID-19 & Recession Risk Impact

    ... global regions (The Americas, Europe, Asia & Oceania, Africa & Middle East), 22 subregions, and 216 countries. Figures are from 2014 through 2022, with forecasts for 2023 and 2027. The historical data utilizes in-depth survey ... Read More

  • Europe Wheat protein Market Outlook to 2028

    ... has been a major growth driver for European wheat protein market which is expected to grow at a CAGR of ~6% between 2022-2028. Due to the growing food & beverages industry and improving economic conditions, ... Read More

  • Global Grain Protectants Market - 2023-2030

    ... period 2023-2030. With the growing world population and rising food demand, there is an emphasis on the production of more grains. According to the International Grains Council (IGC) grain market report issued in March 2023, ... Read More

  • Global Commodities Market Summary, Competitive Analysis and Forecast to 2027

    ... The profile also contains descriptions of the leading players including key financial metrics and analysis of competitive pressures within the market. Key Highlights The commodities industry includes energy, agriculture, metals & minerals, fertilizers, and precious ... Read More

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