Commodities

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[[File:Commodities Market.jpg|thumb|300px|Commodities Market]]
The [[galaxy]]'s human populated space bustles with interstellar commerce. Many [[Station|stations]] have or need certain '''Commodities''', and have fluctuating buy and sell rates which allow commanders to make money on the [[Market Economy|market]]. These items are divided into commodity types.

Commodities can be bought and sold at any [[Station]]s that has a "Commodities Market" - accessible through the Starport Services menu. To buy and sell [[Illegal Goods|illegal]] or [[Stolen Goods|stolen]] commodities the player must find a station that has a [[Black Market]]. The availability of certain commodities can vary greatly from station to station. Generally stations will produce and consume certain commodities based upon their [[Market Economy]] type. Prices of commodities are dynamic and will fluctuate based on a variety of factors, including as a direct result of player interaction. Trade routes and strategies can change on a day to day basis - especially in areas with a high amount of player activity.

Ambitious [[trader]]s can make large amounts of [[credits]] by transporting commodities which they've bought at a low price and selling at a higher price. There are many [[Third Party Tools]] that can aid in finding trade routes throughout populated space.

Carrying commodities requires a [[Cargo Rack]]. Commodities are transported in [[Cargo Canister]]s.

Human and NPC activities affect the evolution of the galaxy. This is handled by the [[background simulation]].

=== Various Commodities Lists ===
[[File:Commodities_Market_Guide.png|thumb|250px|Commodities Market Guide]]
* [[Commodities/Supply and Demand|Supply and Demand]] table of which station economies buy and sell which commodities.
* An automatically populating list of commodities documented on this wiki can be found on the [[:Category:Commodities]] page.
* [[List of Rare Commodities]] - There are various unique rare commodities from various star systems, which increase in value the further you travel from the system of origin. (Automatically populating list: [[:Category:Rare Commodities]])

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==Chemicals==
Chemicals are the various components created for various uses in stations and planets.

; [[Chemical Drugs]]
; [[Explosives]]
; [[Hydrogen Fuel]]
; Hydrogen Peroxide
; Liquid Oxygen
; [[Mineral Oil]]
; [[Pesticides]]
; Water

==Consumer Items==
Consumer Items are those materials and items specifically created for consumption, i.e. entertainment and ease-of-life.

; [[Clothing]]
; [[Consumer Technology]]
; [[Domestic Appliances]]

==Foods==
Foods are items grown or farmed for consumption.

; [[Algae]]
; [[Animal Meat]]
; [[Coffee]]
; [[Fish]]
; [[Food Cartridges]]
; [[Fruit and Vegetables]]
; [[Grain]]
; [[Synthetic Meat]]
; [[Tea]]

==Industrial Materials==
Industrial Materials are those materials created for industrial production, and typically support ship construction.

; [[CMM Composite]]
; [[Ceramic composites]]
; [[Polymers]]
; [[Semiconductors]]
; [[Superconductors]]

==Legal Drugs==
Drugs traded on the marketplace are legal chemicals which alter the mind and body.

; [[Beer]]
; [[Liquor]]
; [[Narcotics]]
; [[Tobacco]]
; [[Wine]]

==Machinery==
Machinery supports the industrial systems of the various stations and planets.

; [[Atmospheric Processors]]
; [[Crop Harvesters]]
; [[Marine Equipment]]
; [[Microbial Furnaces]]
; [[Mineral Extractors]]
; [[Power Generators]]
; [[Water Purifiers]]

==Medicines==
Medicines promote the well-being of the populace and increase general performance.

; [[Agri-Medicines]]
; [[Basic Medicines]]
; [[Combat Stabilisers]]
; [[Performance Enhancers]]
; [[Progenitor Cells]]

==Metals==
Metals are of prime importance in space travel and combat.

; [[Aluminium]]
; [[Bismuth]]
; [[Cobalt]]
; [[Copper]]
; [[Gallium]]
; [[Gold]]
; [[Indium]]
; [[Hafnium 178]]
; [[Lanthanum]]
; [[Lithium]]
; [[Osmium]]
; [[Palladium]]
; [[Platinum]]
; [[Silver]]
; [[Tantalum]]
; [[Thallium]]
; [[Thorium]]
; [[Titanium]]
; [[Uranium]]

==Minerals==
Minerals are found naturally and can be refined to create metal that is used throughout the world of Elite: Dangerous.

; [[Bauxite]]
; [[Bertrandite]]
; [[Beryllium]]
; [[Coltan]]
; [[Cryolite]]
; [[Gallite]]
; [[Goslarite]]
; [[Indite]]
; [[Lepidolite]]
; [[Moissanite]]
; [[Painite]]
; [[Pyrophyllite]]
; [[Rutile]]
; [[Uraninite]]

==Salvage==
Salvage generally comes from (the destruction or pirating of) other ships and thus is often times marked [[Stolen Goods|stolen]] and [[Illegal Goods|illegal]] in most systems.

; [[Ancient Artifacts]]
; [[Black Box]]
; [[Experimental Chemicals]]
; [[Military Plans]]
; [[Hatch Breaker Drone]]
; [[Prototype Tech]]
; [[Rare Artwork]]
; [[Rebel Transmissions]]
; [[Sap 8 Core Container]]
; [[Technical Blueprints]]
; [[Trade Data]]

==Slavery==

; [[Imperial Slaves]]
; [[Slaves]]

==Technology==
Technology drives the settling of new worlds and the habitation of old systems.

; [[Advanced Catalysers]]
; [[Animal Monitors]]
; [[Aquaponic Systems]]
; [[Auto Fabricators]]
; [[Bioreducing Lichen]]
; [[Computer Components]]
; [[H.E. Suits]]
; [[Land Enrichment Systems]]
; [[Resonating Separators]]
; [[Robotics]]

==Textiles==
Textiles allow people to not be naked.

; [[Leather]]
; [[Natural Fabrics]]
; [[Synthetic Fabrics]]

==Waste==
Waste is the material generated through the consumption of materials.

; [[Biowaste]]
; [[Chemical Waste]]
; [[Scrap]]

==Weapons==
Weapons are utilized in various and varied types of ways.

; [[Battle Weapons]]
; [[Non Lethal Weapons]]
; [[Personal Weapons]]
; [[Reactive Armour]]
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