Commodities

The nominal value in the Commodities market is projected to reach US$8.67bn in 2024.
It is expected to show an annual growth rate (CAGR 2024-2029) of 4.95% resulting in a projected total amount of US$11.04bn by 2029.
The average price per contract in the Commodities market amounts to US$0.01 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 903.60k 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 Iraq has shown a significant growth trajectory in recent years. Customer preferences in the Commodities market in Iraq are largely influenced by the country's increasing interest in diversifying investment portfolios and seeking alternative financial instruments.

Iraqi investors are increasingly looking at Commodities as a way to hedge against inflation and currency fluctuations, thereby driving the demand for these financial derivatives. Trends in the market indicate a shift towards more sophisticated trading strategies and a growing appetite for risk management tools among market participants in Iraq. As the awareness about Commodities as an asset class increases, more investors are exploring different products and trading techniques to capitalize on market opportunities.

Local special circumstances, such as the geopolitical situation in Iraq and the country's reliance on oil exports, play a crucial role in shaping the Commodities market. The volatility in oil prices and geopolitical tensions can lead to fluctuations in the Commodities market, creating both risks and opportunities for investors in Iraq. Underlying macroeconomic factors, including government policies, regulatory environment, and global economic conditions, also impact the development of the Commodities market in Iraq.

As the country continues to focus on economic diversification and financial market reforms, the Commodities market is expected to evolve further to meet the changing needs of investors and market dynamics.

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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