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Commodities - United States

United States
  • The nominal value in the Commodities market is projected to reach US$60.23tn in 2025.
  • It is expected to show an annual growth rate (CAGR 2025-2030) of 2.32% resulting in a projected total amount of US$67.55tn by 2030.
  • The average price per contract in the Commodities market amounts to 0.00 in 2025.
  • From a global comparison perspective it is shown that the highest nominal value is reached United States (US$60.23tn in 2025).
  • In the Commodities market, the number of contracts is expected to amount to 669.19m by 2030.

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.
In-Scope
  • Options & Futures
  • Precious Metal Derivatives
  • Industry Metal Derivatives
  • Energy Product Derivatives
  • Agricultural Product Derivatives
  • Emission Trading System
Out-Of-Scope
  • Physical commodities
  • Other Derivative types
  • other Commodity Types
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Study Details

    Value Development

    Notes: Data was converted from local currencies using average exchange rates of the respective year.

    Most recent update: Mar 2025

    Source: Statista Market Insights

    2018
    2029
    2025
    Top 5 (2025) in billion USD (US$)
    CountryRevenue
    1. United States 240,938.68
    2. China 109,792.88
    3. Germany 57,199.2
    4. Canada 11,858.48
    5. Italy 11,677.32

    Notes: Data was converted from local currencies using average exchange rates of the respective year.

    Most recent update: Mar 2025

    Source: Statista Market Insights

    Volume

    Most recent update: Mar 2025

    Source: Statista Market Insights

    Most recent update: Mar 2025

    Source: Statista Market Insights

    Most recent update: Mar 2025

    Source: Statista Market Insights

    Analyst Opinion

    The Commodities market in United States is a dynamic and ever-evolving sector that attracts a wide range of investors and traders.

    Customer preferences:
    Investors in the United States Commodities market have shown a growing interest in diversifying their portfolios and hedging against inflation. This has led to an increased demand for commodities as an alternative investment to traditional stocks and bonds.

    Trends in the market:
    One prominent trend in the United States Commodities market is the growing popularity of commodity index funds, which allow investors to gain exposure to a basket of commodities through a single investment. This trend is driven by the convenience and diversification benefits that these funds offer to investors looking to capitalize on the potential returns of the commodities market.

    Local special circumstances:
    The United States is home to a well-established financial infrastructure that supports the trading and exchange of commodities. This infrastructure, which includes major exchanges like the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) and the New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX), provides investors with access to a wide range of commodity derivatives, ranging from energy products to precious metals.

    Underlying macroeconomic factors:
    The development of the Commodities market in the United States is also influenced by underlying macroeconomic factors such as interest rates, inflation, and global economic conditions. For instance, fluctuations in interest rates can impact the cost of carrying commodities positions, while inflationary pressures can drive up the prices of raw materials and commodities. Additionally, geopolitical events and trade policies can create volatility in the commodities market, presenting both risks and opportunities for investors.

    Share development

    Most recent update: Jul 2024

    Source: Statista Market Insights

    Methodology

    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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    Key Market Indicators

    Notes: Based on data from IMF, World Bank, UN and Eurostat

    Most recent update: Jan 2025

    Source: Statista Market Insights

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