Derivatives & Commodities Brokerage Market Report 2025

The derivatives & commodities brokerage market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $547.84 billion in 2024 to $594.41 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.5%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to market globalization and integration, financial market innovations, risk management needs, economic growth and industrial demand, regulatory changes, and compliance.

The derivatives & commodities brokerage market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $836.77 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to emergence of cryptocurrencies, environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investing, expansion of renewable energy markets, geopolitical factors, increasing retail participation. Major trends in the forecast period include technological advancements, rise of algorithmic trading and automation, regulatory compliance and reporting requirements, increased focus on risk management solutions, expansion of cryptocurrency trading services.

The digitization of trading is expected to drive the growth of the derivatives and commodities brokerage markets in the coming years. Digital trading refers to the nearly fully online process of buying and selling securities, such as stocks, bonds, mutual funds, ETFs, and currencies. Online trading offers benefits such as the ability to monitor investments at any time, faster transaction speeds, and lower costs. Brokerage firms involved in derivatives and commodities also provide specialized investment advice and solutions. For example, in July 2024, according to GOV.UK, a UK-based public sector information website, the UK joined the first global digital trade agreement negotiated under the World Trade Organization, a Switzerland-based intergovernmental organization. The worldwide implementation of digital customs systems, processes, and documentation could potentially boost the UK's GDP by up to $26.32 billion (£24.2 billion) based on 2023 GDP figures. Therefore, the digitization of trading is fueling the growth of the derivatives and commodities brokerage market.

The rise in geopolitical tensions is also expected to contribute to the growth of the derivatives and commodities brokerage market. Geopolitical tensions refer to political conflicts, rivalries, or disputes between nations or regions, often revolving around issues such as territory, resources, power, or ideology. These events create uncertainty, increasing the demand for risk management tools, with traders using derivatives to hedge against currency fluctuations, commodity price shifts, and changes in global trade. During periods of geopolitical uncertainty, there is often a flight to safe-haven assets, leading to higher trading in derivatives linked to these assets. Additionally, businesses use derivatives to adjust to evolving trade conditions, while investors seek portfolio diversification through derivatives, and regulatory changes may increase the demand for compliance-related services. For instance, in January 2023, according to The Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project (ACLED), a US-based non-profit organization, over 125,700 incidents of political violence occurred globally in 2022, resulting in more than 145,500 fatalities. It is estimated that approximately 20% of the world's population, or around 1.7 billion people, were exposed to political violence that year. Therefore, the rise in geopolitical tensions is driving the growth of the derivatives and commodities brokerage market.

Major companies in the derivatives and commodities brokerage market are developing digital platforms, such as derivatives trading systems, to maintain their market position. Derivatives trading systems are specialized platforms or software designed to facilitate the trading of derivatives - financial instruments whose value is based on an underlying asset, such as stocks, bonds, commodities, interest rates, or currencies. For example, in June 2024, IG, a UK-based online trading and investments company, launched a UK derivatives platform. This platform offers access to over 7,000 underlying assets across options and futures, providing UK traders with market opportunities similar to those available in the U.S. UK clients benefit from advanced trading tools, competitive rates, and live financial content streamed through Tastylive, a platform offering real-time market insights and educational resources. The goal is to equip experienced UK traders with sophisticated trading instruments and actionable insights to help them make informed decisions.

Leading companies in the derivatives and commodities brokerage market are also introducing advanced products, such as crypto derivatives platforms, to enhance their service offerings and provide customizable, turnkey solutions for brokers. Crypto derivatives platforms are flexible trading systems that allow companies to offer crypto derivatives under their own brand without needing to build the infrastructure from scratch. For instance, in May 2024, Shift Markets, a U.S.-based Crypto-as-a-Service (CaaS) solutions provider, launched the White Label Crypto Derivatives Platform. This platform features advanced tools for leveraged trading and supports various order types, such as Market, Limit, Stop Loss, and Take Profit, allowing traders to apply diverse strategies tailored to their financial goals. It can operate as a standalone system or integrate with existing trading environments, improving operational efficiency and enabling a more complex trading setup.

In August 2023, Marex, a UK-based financial services platform, acquired Eagle Commodities for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition aims to expand Marex’s operations in key markets, strengthen its position as a leading global commodities broker, and create synergies through its expertise in commodities and its extensive customer base. Eagle Commodities, a Switzerland-based company, specializes in derivatives and commodities brokerage.

Major companies operating in the derivatives & commodities brokerage market include Nomure Holdings Inc., Goldman Sachs Group Inc., Morgan Stanley, Citigroup Inc., Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd., Abans Global Limited, Bovill Limited, Northern Trust Corporation, TP ICAP Group Plc, Multi Commodity Exchange of India Ltd., Japan Exchange Group, ICICI Securities Limited, Kotak Securities Ltd., Sharekhan, The Charles Schwab Corporation, Fidelity Investments, Interactive Brokers Group Inc., TradeStation Group Inc., Saxo Bank A/S, Pepperstone Group Limited, Plus500 Ltd., CMC Markets plc, Admiral Markets Group, Alpari International Limited, Swissquote Group Holding Ltd., AvaTrade Ltd., Trading Point Group.

North America was the largest region in the derivatives and commodities brokerage market in 2024. The regions covered in the derivatives & commodities brokerage market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the derivatives & commodities brokerage market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Derivatives and commodities brokerage involve the buying and selling of commodity derivatives, which includes trading standardized derivative contracts (futures and options) on recognized stock exchanges and electronic trading platforms. This activity is subject to regulatory approval, including oversight by SEBI, and compliance with existing regulations governing the commodity derivatives market.

The main categories of derivatives and commodities brokerage include commodity brokerage and derivative brokerage. Various types of brokers operate in this space, including futures commission merchants, introducing brokers, the national futures association, commodity pool operators, floor traders, and others. Commodities brokerage refers to firms that facilitate the buying and selling of tangible goods or commodities (such as coffee, sugar, metals, crude oil, and grain) for both private and business clients on a commission basis. The derivative contracts involved encompass options, futures, forwards, and swaps, and are utilized in applications by futures companies, securities firms, and banking institutions.

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The derivatives and commodities brokerage market includes revenues earned by entities by providing research reports and advisory, multiple trading platforms, and customer support. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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