Commodities

The nominal value in the Commodities market is projected to reach US$47.16bn in 2024.
It is expected to show an annual growth rate (CAGR 2024-2029) of 4.52% resulting in a projected total amount of US$58.82bn by 2029.
The average price per contract in the Commodities market amounts to US$0.04 in 2024.
From a global comparison perspective it is shown that the highest nominal value is reached United States (US$53.69tn in 2024).
In the Commodities market, the number of contracts is expected to amount to 1.19m by 2029.

Definition:

The commodities market refers to derivatives of commodities. These include financial vehicles such as options and futures. Derivatives allow investors to profit from a commodity’s value development without owning the physical commodity (e.g. instead of owning a unit of Gold, an investor could own a derivative of Gold). Therefore, physical commodities are out of scope in this analysis.

Structure:

The commodities market comprises derivatives of precious metals, industrial metals, energy products, agricultural products & the Emission Trade System. The segments of precious metals, industrial metals, energy products, and agricultural products are also providing price data of popular specific derivatives. The segment data of the Emission Trade System (ETS) is only provided for countries where an ETS is in place (therefore the number of countries where data is shown is reduced in comparison to other segments).

Additional information:

The market contains the following KPIs: annual notional value, the number of traded contracts, the open interest (number of outstanding contracts at the end of a year) as well as the average notional value per contract. Furthermore, the share of futures and options is provided for these KPIs to display even more insights into this market.

Options & Futures
Precious Metal Derivatives
Industry Metal Derivatives
Energy Product Derivatives
Agricultural Product Derivatives
Emission Trading System

Physical commodities
Other Derivative types
other Commodity Types

The Commodities market in Egypt has been experiencing notable developments and trends in recent times. Customer preferences in the Egyptian Commodities market have been shifting towards more diverse investment options, with a growing interest in financial derivatives.

Investors are increasingly looking for opportunities to diversify their portfolios and hedge against market volatility through commodities trading. Trends in the market indicate a rising demand for commodities such as futures and options in Egypt. This trend is driven by the increasing sophistication of investors in the country who are seeking higher returns and are willing to take on more risk in the pursuit of financial gains.

The growing popularity of online trading platforms has also made it easier for Egyptian investors to access and trade commodities. Local special circumstances, such as regulatory reforms and government initiatives to attract foreign investment, have played a significant role in shaping the Commodities market in Egypt. The government's efforts to modernize the financial sector and improve transparency have increased investor confidence in the market, leading to a surge in commodities trading activities.

Underlying macroeconomic factors, including stable economic growth, a young and tech-savvy population, and strategic geographic location, have also contributed to the development of the Commodities market in Egypt. These factors have created a conducive environment for investment and trading activities, attracting both domestic and foreign investors to the market.

Data coverage:

Figures are based on commodity derivatives, their notional value, the number of contracts traded, the open interest (outstanding contracts at the end of a year), and the average value of a contract.

Modeling approach / Market size:

Market sizes are determined by a Bottom-Up approach, based on a specific rationale for each market segment. As a basis for evaluating markets, we use market research & analysis, and data of World Bank, as well as the World Federation of Exchanges. Furthermore, we use relevant key market indicators and data from country-specific associations and national data bureaus such as GDP, wealth per capita, and the online banking penetration rate. This data helps us to estimate the market size for each country individually.

Forecasts:

In our forecasts, we apply diverse forecasting techniques. The selection of forecasting techniques is based on the behavior of the particular market. In this market, we use the HOLT-damped Trend method to forecast future development. The main drivers are GDP per capita an the online banking penetration rate.

Additional Notes:

The market is updated twice per year in case market dynamics change.

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