Markets built around everyday raw materials.
Agricultural commodities such as coffee, cocoa, sugar, wheat and corn are important materials in global trade. Their prices can change with harvest outcomes, inventories and consumer demand.
Different commodities use different price units and contract rules. Before taking a position in a price-based product, understand the specific good, symbol, market hours and risk conditions.
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Illustrative market references only; available instruments must be confirmed in your account.
Soft commodities
Crops such as coffee and cocoa can respond to weather, harvests and producer-country supply.
Grain markets
Wheat and corn prices are influenced by planting conditions, output and storage.
Other agricultural goods
Sugar and cotton combine agricultural supply with processing and industrial demand.
These categories and examples do not constitute a confirmed TradingRoad instrument list. Actual availability, symbols and specifications vary by account.
Why do commodity price units matter?
Agricultural commodities may be quoted per pound, bushel or another unit depending on their underlying market and contract.
A trading-platform quote can use different multipliers and conventions. Check the actual contract size before connecting a price move to position profit or loss.
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What moves commodities prices?
Multiple economic and market forces can affect prices at different times.
Weather conditions
Droughts, floods and extreme temperatures can affect growing and harvest outcomes.
Crop production and stocks
Expected harvest yields and inventories influence global market balances.
Shipping and trade
Transport costs, export policy and supply-chain disruption can shift prices.
Demand and currencies
Consumption changes and currency movements influence international trade.
Know the instrument before placing an order.
Costs, position values and permitted trading sessions depend on the product and account.
Quote units
Contract units vary across wheat, coffee, sugar and other markets.
Liquidity and schedules
Some products have narrower trading sessions or less market activity.
Expiry and financing
Position costs, rollover mechanics and contract multipliers must be checked.
Explore the market in four practice steps.
Learn the interface with virtual funds before considering a live position.
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Start with a demo
Use a TradingRoad demo account and virtual funds to learn the platform.
- 02
Find the instrument
Open MT5 Market Watch and look for an available agricultural or soft-commodity symbol. Verify that the symbol is enabled.
- 03
Study the order ticket
Review the price, lot size, spread, margin and protective controls before practising.
- 04
Review your outcome
Reflect on how weather, inventory news and spreads affected the hypothetical result.
Understand the risks before trading.
Commodity prices can respond strongly to weather events, supply changes and seasonal conditions. Liquidity, leverage and contract design can introduce substantial risk.
- Weather shocksUnexpected changes can affect production outlooks quickly.
- Uneven liquiditySome contracts may have wider spreads at less active times.
- Contract complexityExpiration, units and rollover conditions can vary.
- Leverage effectsSmall market moves can produce large financial losses relative to margin.
Build your market knowledge.
Common questions, answered.
Understand the market fundamentals, instruments and details that still need confirmation.
What are soft commodities?
Generally, agricultural commodities that are grown, including coffee, cocoa and sugar.
How do grain markets differ?
Products such as wheat and corn have their own harvest cycles, demand patterns and quoting conventions.
Why does weather matter so much?
Weather affects expected yields and the amount of a crop available.
Do all commodities use the same price unit?
No. Different markets may use prices per bushel, pound or another unit; broker instrument specifications can also differ.
Do commodity positions involve physical delivery?
A price-based trading position is not necessarily a contract for delivery. Confirm its product terms.
Which commodities can I trade on TradingRoad?
The full instrument list and account-specific trading conditions are not confirmed here. Check MT5 and ask support.
Explore commodities using virtual funds first.
Learn about market prices, account conditions and risk using virtual funds before considering live trading.