Commodity Contracts Intermediation in the US - Market Research Report (2014-2029)

Brokered down: Increased demand for metal and energy products and the low inventories of commodities are expected to sustain industry profit

This report covers the scope, 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.

The Commodity Contracts Intermediation industry has benefited from increased uncertainty and volatility. Commodity contracts intermediation revenue has been growing at an annualized 9.8% over the past five years, including an estimated 6.1% drop in the current year, and is expected to total $22.4 billion in 2023. In the same year, profit is set to grow to 14.6%.

This industry includes operators and individuals that trade commodity derivatives. Commodity derivatives, such as futures, forwards, swaps and options, are financial securities that offer returns based on the return of an underlying commodity, such as agricultural products, energy resources and foreign currency. Brokers execute buyers’ orders by arranging transactions on a commission or transaction-fee basis, while dealers buy and sell derivatives on their own accounts for profit.