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

  • Agricultural Products in Norway

    ... players including key financial metrics and analysis of competitive pressures within the market. Key Highlights The agricultural products industry is segmented into cereals, oil crops, sugar, roots & tubers, vegetables, fruit, and others. The Norwegian ... Read More

  • Agricultural Products in Peru

    ... the leading players including key financial metrics and analysis of competitive pressures within the market. Key Highlights The agricultural products industry is segmented into cereals, oil crops, sugar, roots & tubers, vegetables, fruit, and others. ... Read More

  • Agricultural Products in Denmark

    ... players including key financial metrics and analysis of competitive pressures within the market. Key Highlights The agricultural products industry is segmented into cereals, oil crops, sugar, roots & tubers, vegetables, fruit, and others. The Danish ... Read More

  • Agricultural Products in India

    ... players including key financial metrics and analysis of competitive pressures within the market. Key Highlights The agricultural products industry is segmented into cereals, oil crops, sugar, roots & tubers, vegetables, fruit, and others. The Indian ... Read More

  • Agricultural Products in Spain

    ... the leading players including key financial metrics and analysis of competitive pressures within the market. Key Highlights The agricultural products industry is segmented into cereals, oil crops, sugar, roots & tubers, vegetables, fruit, and others. ... Read More

  • Agricultural Products in Taiwan

    ... the leading players including key financial metrics and analysis of competitive pressures within the market. Key Highlights The agricultural products industry is segmented into cereals, oil crops, sugar, roots & tubers, vegetables, fruit, and others. ... Read More

  • Agricultural Products in Australia

    ... players including key financial metrics and analysis of competitive pressures within the market. Key Highlights The agricultural products industry is segmented into cereals, oil crops, sugar, roots & tubers, vegetables, fruit, and others. The Australian ... Read More

  • Agricultural Products in Sweden

    ... players including key financial metrics and analysis of competitive pressures within the market. Key Highlights The agricultural products industry is segmented into cereals, oil crops, sugar, roots & tubers, vegetables, fruit, and others. The Swedish ... Read More

  • Agricultural Products in the United States

    ... The profile 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 is segmented into cereals, oil crops, sugar, roots ... Read More

  • 2025 Global: Wheat Or Meslin Flour Products-Manufacturing Forecast (2031) report

    ... 2031. Perry/Hope Partners' reports provide the most accurate industry forecasts based on our proprietary economic models. Our forecasts project the product market size nationally and by regions for 2020 to 2031 using regression analysis in ... Read More

  • 2025 Global: Pellets Of Wheat Products-Manufacturing Forecast (2031) report

    ... Partners' reports provide the most accurate industry forecasts based on our proprietary economic models. Our forecasts project the product market size nationally and by regions for 2020 to 2031 using regression analysis in our modeling. ... 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

  • Canada Saskatchewan Grain Market Report Forecast By Grain Production (Wheat, Barley, Oats), Non-Grain Production (Canary Seed, Canola, Chick Peas, Flaxseed, Lentils, Mustard, Peas), End-Use, Export Demand and Company Analysis (2023-2032)

    ... Canada Saskatchewan Grain Market will reach US$ 6,542.68 million by 2032, up from US$ 4,904.53 million in 2023, with a CAGR of 3.25% between 2024 and 2032. Strong international markets, rising demand for sustainable practices, ... Read More

  • Agricultural Commodity Market Forecasts to 2030 – Global Analysis By Product Type (Cereals & Grains, Oilseeds, Soybeans, Cocoa, Coffee, Pulses, Meat, Diary and Other Product Types), Nature, Distribution Channel, End User and by Geography

    ... to Stratistics MRC, the Global Agricultural Commodity Market is accounted for $1770.73 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach $2400.19 billion by 2030 growing at a CAGR of 5.2% during the forecast period. Raw ... 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

  • Cotton Growing in Australia - Industry Market Research Report

    ... reduced irrigation water availability over the two years through 2019-20, with some cotton growing regions reporting their lowest annual rainfall on record. Drought conditions, reported over most major cotton growing areas, caused industry revenue to ... 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 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 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

  • 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

  • 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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