Commodity exchanges

Commodity exchanges are marketplaces where buyers and sellers trade raw materials like oil, gold, wheat, or coffee. These exchanges provide a regulated environment for trading standardized contracts, helping producers and consumers manage price risks. They also enable price discovery based on supply and demand dynamics. Participants include farmers, miners, manufacturers, traders, and investors. The exchanges ensure transparency, liquidity, and fairness, making it easier for stakeholders to buy and sell commodities efficiently. Examples include the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) and the London Metal Exchange (LME).