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[[File:Commodities Market.jpg|thumb|300px|Commodities Market]]
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The [[galaxy]]'s human populated space bustles with interstellar commerce. Many [[station]]s have or need certain '''Commodities''', and have fluctuating buy and sell rates which allow commanders to make money on the [[Market Economy|market]]. Most commodities are transported in standardized [[Cargo Canister]]s, which must be transported in [[Cargo Rack]]s installed in [[ships]].


Commodities can be bought and sold at any [[Station]] 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. The [[Background Simulation]] is directly impacted by trading.
The [[human]] populated [[Star system|systems]] bustle with interstellar [[:Category:Commerce|commerce]]. Many [[station]]s, [[Settlement|settlements]] and [[Surface Port|Surface Ports]] require '''Commodities'''. They have fluctuating buy and sell rates which allow [[Commander|commanders]] to make [[Credits|money]] on the [[Market Economy|market]]. Most commodities are transported in [[Cargo Canister]]s which require [[Cargo Rack]]s that are installed in [[ships]].


Ambitious [[trader]]s can make large amounts of [[credits]] by transporting commodities which they have 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.
Commodities can be bought and sold at any [[Station]] with a ''Commodities Market'' which is accessible via the ''Starport Services'' menu. To buy and sell [[Illegal Goods|illegal]] or [[Stolen Goods|stolen]] commodities, the commander must find a station with a [[Black Market]]. The availability of certain commodities can vary greatly per station. Generally, stations produce and consume commodities based on their [[Market Economy]] type. Commodity prices are dynamic and fluctuate based on various factors including player interaction. Trade routes and strategies can change on a daily basis, especially in areas with a high amount of player activity. The [[Background Simulation]] is directly impacted by trading.
 
Ambitious [[trader]]s can make large amounts of [[credits]] by transporting commodities which they bought at a low price and sold at a higher price. [[Third Party Tools]] are useful to find trade routes throughout populated space.


==Lists==
==Lists==
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Chemicals are a class of natural and synthetic compounds that have a variety of industrial, agricultural, and scientific applications.
Chemicals are a class of natural and synthetic compounds that have a variety of industrial, agricultural, and scientific applications.


; [[Agronomic Treatment]]
;[[Agronomic Treatment]]
; [[Explosives]]
;[[Explosives]]
; [[Hydrogen Fuel]]
;[[Hydrogen Fuel]]
; [[Hydrogen Peroxide]]
;[[Hydrogen Peroxide]]
; [[Liquid Oxygen]]
; [[Liquid Oxygen]]
; [[Mineral Oil]]
;[[Mineral Oil]]
; [[Nerve Agents]]
;[[Nerve Agents]]
; [[Pesticides]]
;[[Pesticides]]
; [[Rockforth Fertiliser]]
;[[Rockforth Fertiliser]]
; [[Surface Stabilisers]]
;[[Surface Stabilisers]]
; [[Synthetic Reagents]]
;[[Synthetic Reagents]]
; [[Tritium]]
;[[Tritium]]
; [[Water]]
;[[Water]]


===Consumer Items===
===Consumer Items===
Consumer Items are those materials and items specifically created for human comfort and basic survival.
Consumer Items are those materials and items specifically created for human comfort and basic survival.


; [[Clothing]]
;[[Clothing]]
; [[Consumer Technology]]
;[[Consumer Technology]]
; [[Domestic Appliances]]
;[[Domestic Appliances]]
; [[Evacuation Shelter]]
;[[Evacuation Shelter]]
; [[Survival Equipment]]
;[[Survival Equipment]]


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


===Industrial Materials===
===Industrial Materials===
Industrial Materials are refined products used in the manufacture of machinery, ships, and structures.
Industrial Materials are refined products used in the manufacture of machinery, ships, and structures.


; [[Ceramic Composites]]
;[[Ceramic Composites]]
; [[CMM Composite]]
;[[CMM Composite]]
; [[Insulating Membrane]]
;[[Insulating Membrane]]
; [[Meta-Alloys]]
;[[Meta-Alloys]]
; [[Micro-Weave Cooling Hoses]]
;[[Micro-Weave Cooling Hoses]]
; [[Neofabric Insulation]]
;[[Neofabric Insulation]]
; [[Polymers]]
;[[Polymers]]
; [[Semiconductors]]
;[[Semiconductors]]
; [[Superconductors]]
; [[Superconductors]]


===Legal Drugs===
=== Legal Drugs===
Legal Drugs are substances that alter the mind and body, and can be legally traded at most markets.
Legal Drugs are substances that alter the mind and body, and can be legally traded at most markets.


; [[Beer]]
;[[Beer]]
; [[Bootleg Liquor]]
;[[Bootleg Liquor]]
; [[Liquor]]
;[[Liquor]]
; [[Narcotics]]
;[[Narcotics]]
; [[Onionhead Gamma Strain]]
;[[Onionhead Gamma Strain]]
; [[Tobacco]]
;[[Tobacco]]
; [[Wine]]
;[[Wine]]


===Machinery===
===Machinery ===
Machinery supports a wide variety of important functions, from producing clean water to providing power to regulating heat output.
Machinery supports a wide variety of important functions, from producing clean water to providing power to regulating heat output.


; [[Articulation Motors]]
;[[Articulation Motors]]
; [[Atmospheric Processors]]
;[[Atmospheric Processors]]
; [[Building Fabricators]]
;[[Building Fabricators]]
; [[Crop Harvesters]]
;[[Crop Harvesters]]
; [[Emergency Power Cells]]
;[[Emergency Power Cells]]
; [[Energy Grid Assembly]]
;[[Energy Grid Assembly]]
; [[Exhaust Manifold]]
;[[Exhaust Manifold]]
; [[Geological Equipment]]
;[[Geological Equipment]]
; [[Heatsink Interlink]]
; [[Heatsink Interlink]]
; [[HN Shock Mount]]
;[[HN Shock Mount]]
; [[Magnetic Emitter Coil]]
;[[Magnetic Emitter Coil]]
; [[Marine Equipment]]
;[[Marine Equipment]]
; [[Microbial Furnaces]]
;[[Microbial Furnaces]]
; [[Mineral Extractors]]
;[[Mineral Extractors]]
; [[Modular Terminals]]
;[[Modular Terminals]]
; [[Power Converter]]
; [[Power Converter]]
; [[Power Generators]]
;[[Power Generators]]
; [[Power Transfer Bus]]
;[[Power Transfer Bus]]
; [[Radiation Baffle]]
;[[Radiation Baffle]]
; [[Reinforced Mounting Plate]]
;[[Reinforced Mounting Plate]]
; [[Skimmer Components]]
;[[Skimmer Components]]
; [[Thermal Cooling Units]]
;[[Thermal Cooling Units]]
; [[Water Purifiers]]
;[[Water Purifiers]]


===Medicines===
===Medicines===
Medicines are substances and compounds used to treat illnesses in humans and enhance overall health.
Medicines are substances and compounds used to treat illnesses in humans and enhance overall health.


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


===Metals===
=== Metals===
Metals are malleable and ductile substances that are vitally important to the manufacture of everything from electronics to ship hulls.
Metals are malleable and ductile substances that are vitally important to the manufacture of everything from electronics to ship hulls.


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


===Minerals===
===Minerals===
Minerals are chemical compounds that are mined from naturally-occurring deposits and can be refined into other substances. Some minerals are prized as precious gemstones and can fetch a high price at most markets.
Minerals are chemical compounds that are mined from naturally-occurring deposits and can be refined into other substances. Some minerals are prized as precious gemstones and can fetch a high price at most markets.


; [[Alexandrite]]
;[[Alexandrite]]
; [[Bauxite]]
; [[Bauxite]]
; [[Benitoite]]
;[[Benitoite]]
; [[Bertrandite]]
;[[Bertrandite]]
; [[Bromellite]]
; [[Bromellite]]
; [[Coltan]]
;[[Coltan]]
; [[Cryolite]]
;[[Cryolite]]
; [[Gallite]]
; [[Gallite]]
; [[Goslarite]]
;[[Goslarite]]
; [[Grandidierite]]
;[[Grandidierite]]
; [[Indite]]
;[[Indite]]
; [[Jadeite]]
;[[Jadeite]]
; [[Lepidolite]]
;[[Lepidolite]]
; [[Lithium Hydroxide]]
; [[Lithium Hydroxide]]
; [[Low Temperature Diamonds]]
;[[Low Temperature Diamonds]]
; [[Methane Clathrate]]
;[[Methane Clathrate]]
; [[Methanol Monohydrate Crystals]]
;[[Methanol Monohydrate Crystals]]
; [[Moissanite]]
;[[Moissanite]]
; [[Monazite]]
;[[Monazite]]
; [[Musgravite]]
;[[Musgravite]]
; [[Painite]]
;[[Painite]]
; [[Pyrophyllite]]
;[[Pyrophyllite]]
; [[Rhodplumsite]]
;[[Rhodplumsite]]
; [[Rutile]]
;[[Rutile]]
; [[Serendibite]]
;[[Serendibite]]
; [[Taaffeite]]
;[[Taaffeite]]
; [[Uraninite]]
;[[Uraninite]]
; [[Void Opals]]
;[[Void Opals]]


===Salvage===
===Salvage===
Salvage items are generally obtained through piracy or retrieval from sites containing preexisting wreckage, abandoned structures, or alien structures. Salvage is usually marked [[Stolen Goods|stolen]] or [[Illegal Goods|illegal]] in most systems. Certain Salvage items, such as Escape Pods and Black Boxes, can be given to the Search & Rescue Contact available at most Stations.
Salvage items are generally obtained through piracy or retrieval from sites containing preexisting wreckage, abandoned structures, or alien structures. Salvage is usually marked [[Stolen Goods|stolen]] or [[Illegal Goods|illegal]] in most systems. Certain Salvage items, such as Escape Pods and Black Boxes, can be given to the Search & Rescue Contact available at most Stations.


; [[AI Relics]]
;[[AI Relics]]
; [[Ancient Artefact]]
;[[Ancient Artefact]]
; [[Ancient Key]]
;[[Ancient Key]]
; [[Anomaly Particles]]
;[[Anomaly Particles]]
; [[Antimatter Containment Unit]]
;[[Antimatter Containment Unit]]
; [[Antique Jewellery]]
;[[Antique Jewellery]]
; [[Antiquities]]
;[[Antiquities]]
; [[Assault Plans]]
;[[Assault Plans]]
; [[Black Box]]
;[[Black Box]]
; [[Commercial Samples]]
;[[Commercial Samples]]
; [[Damaged Escape Pod]]
;[[Damaged Escape Pod]]
; [[Data Core]]
;[[Data Core]]
; [[Diplomatic Bag]]
;[[Diplomatic Bag]]
; [[Earth Relics]]
;[[Earth Relics]]
; [[Encrypted Correspondence]]
;[[Encrypted Correspondence]]
; [[Encrypted Data Storage]]
;[[Encrypted Data Storage]]
; [[Experimental Chemicals]]
;[[Experimental Chemicals]]
; [[Fossil Remnants]]
;[[Fossil Remnants]]
; [[Gene Bank]]
;[[Gene Bank]]
; [[Geological Samples]]
;[[Geological Samples]]
; [[Guardian Casket]]
;[[Guardian Casket]]
; [[Guardian Orb]]
; [[Guardian Orb]]
; [[Guardian Relic]]
;[[Guardian Relic]]
; [[Guardian Tablet]]
;[[Guardian Tablet]]
; [[Guardian Totem]]
;[[Guardian Totem]]
; [[Guardian Urn]]
;[[Guardian Urn]]
; [[Hostage]]
;[[Hostage]]
; [[Large Survey Data Cache]]
; [[Large Survey Data Cache]]
; [[Military Intelligence]]
;[[Military Intelligence]]
; [[Military Plans]]
;[[Military Plans]]
; [[Mollusc Brain Tissue]]
;[[Mollusc Brain Tissue]]
; [[Mollusc Fluid]]
; [[Mollusc Fluid]]
; [[Mollusc Membrane]]
;[[Mollusc Membrane]]
; [[Mollusc Mycelium]]
;[[Mollusc Mycelium]]
; [[Mollusc Soft Tissue]]
;[[Mollusc Soft Tissue]]
; [[Mollusc Spores]]
;[[Mollusc Spores]]
; [[Mysterious Idol]]
;[[Mysterious Idol]]
; [[Occupied Escape Pod]]
;[[Occupied Escape Pod]]
; [[Personal Effects]]
;[[Personal Effects]]
; [[Pod Core Tissue]]
;[[Pod Core Tissue]]
; [[Pod Dead Tissue]]
;[[Pod Dead Tissue]]
; [[Pod Mesoglea]]
;[[Pod Mesoglea]]
; [[Pod Outer Tissue]]
;[[Pod Outer Tissue]]
; [[Pod Shell Tissue]]
;[[Pod Shell Tissue]]
; [[Pod Surface Tissue]]
;[[Pod Surface Tissue]]
; [[Pod Tissue]]
;[[Pod Tissue]]
; [[Political Prisoner]]
;[[Political Prisoner]]
; [[Precious Gems]]
;[[Precious Gems]]
; [[Prohibited Research Materials]]
;[[Prohibited Research Materials]]
; [[Prototype Tech]]
;[[Prototype Tech]]
; [[Rare Artwork]]
;[[Rare Artwork]]
; [[Rebel Transmissions]]
;[[Rebel Transmissions]]
; [[SAP 8 Core Container]]
;[[SAP 8 Core Container]]
; [[Scientific Research]]
;[[Scientific Research]]
; [[Scientific Samples]]
;[[Scientific Samples]]
; [[Small Survey Data Cache]]
; [[Small Survey Data Cache]]
; [[Space Pioneer Relics]]
;[[Space Pioneer Relics]]
; [[Tactical Data]]
;[[Tactical Data]]
; [[Technical Blueprints]]
;[[Technical Blueprints]]
; [[Thargoid Basilisk Tissue Sample]]
;[[Thargoid Basilisk Tissue Sample]]
; [[Thargoid Biological Matter]]
;[[Thargoid Biological Matter]]
; [[Thargoid Bio-Storage Capsule]]
;[[Thargoid Bio-Storage Capsule]]
; [[Thargoid Cyclops Tissue Sample]]
;[[Thargoid Cyclops Tissue Sample]]
; [[Thargoid Glaive Tissue Sample]]
;[[Thargoid Glaive Tissue Sample]]
; [[Thargoid Heart]]
;[[Thargoid Heart]]
; [[Thargoid Hydra Tissue Sample]]
;[[Thargoid Hydra Tissue Sample]]
; [[Thargoid Link]]
;[[Thargoid Link]]
; [[Thargoid Orthrus Tissue Sample]]
;[[Thargoid Orthrus Tissue Sample]]
; [[Thargoid Probe]]
;[[Thargoid Probe]]
; [[Thargoid Resin]]
;[[Thargoid Resin]]
; [[Thargoid Sensor]]
;[[Thargoid Sensor]]
; [[Thargoid Medusa Tissue Sample]]
;[[Thargoid Medusa Tissue Sample]]
; [[Thargoid Scout Tissue Sample]]
;[[Thargoid Scout Tissue Sample]]
; [[Thargoid Technology Samples]]
;[[Thargoid Technology Samples]]
; [[Time Capsule]]
;[[Time Capsule]]
; [[Titan Deep Tissue Sample]]
;[[Titan Deep Tissue Sample]]
; [[Titan Maw Deep Tissue Sample]]
;[[Titan Maw Deep Tissue Sample]]
; [[Titan Maw Partial Tissue Sample]]
;[[Titan Maw Partial Tissue Sample]]
; [[Titan Maw Tissue Sample]]
; [[Titan Maw Tissue Sample]]
; [[Titan Partial Tissue Sample]]
;[[Titan Partial Tissue Sample]]
; [[Titan Tissue Sample]]
;[[Titan Tissue Sample]]
; [[Trade Data]]
;[[Trade Data]]
; [[Trinkets of Hidden Fortune]]
;[[Trinkets of Hidden Fortune]]
; [[Unclassified Relic]]
;[[Unclassified Relic]]
; [[Unoccupied Escape Pod]]
;[[Unoccupied Escape Pod]]
; [[Unstable Data Core]]
;[[Unstable Data Core]]
; [[Wreckage Components]]
;[[Wreckage Components]]


===Slavery===
===Slavery===
Slaves are beings forced into labor and servitude, usually against their will and with no compensation or legal protections. Conventional slavery is illegal in most systems other than Anarchies, but [[Imperial Slavery]], a regulated form of indentured servitude, is legal in the [[Empire]] and heavily integrated into its culture.
Slaves are beings forced into labor and servitude, usually against their will and with no compensation or legal protections. Conventional slavery is illegal in most systems other than Anarchies, but [[Imperial Slavery]], a regulated form of indentured servitude, is legal in the [[Empire]] and heavily integrated into its culture.


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


===Technology===
===Technology===
Technology Commodities are tools, mechanisms, and materials with significant complexity and highly-specialised applications. They drive the colonisation of new systems, the enrichment of existing habitation centres, and the advancement of science.
Technology Commodities are tools, mechanisms, and materials with significant complexity and highly-specialised applications. They drive the colonisation of new systems, the enrichment of existing habitation centres, and the advancement of science.


; [[Advanced Catalysers]]
;[[Advanced Catalysers]]
; [[Animal Monitors]]
;[[Animal Monitors]]
; [[Aquaponic Systems]]
;[[Aquaponic Systems]]
; [[Auto Fabricators]]
;[[Auto Fabricators]]
; [[Bioreducing Lichen]]
;[[Bioreducing Lichen]]
; [[Computer Components]]
;[[Computer Components]]
; [[H.E. Suits]]
;[[H.E. Suits]]
; [[Hardware Diagnostic Sensor]]
;[[Hardware Diagnostic Sensor]]
; [[Ion Distributor]]
;[[Ion Distributor]]
; [[Land Enrichment Systems]]
; [[Land Enrichment Systems]]
; [[Medical Diagnostic Equipment]]
;[[Medical Diagnostic Equipment]]
; [[Micro Controllers]]
;[[Micro Controllers]]
; [[Muon Imager]]
;[[Muon Imager]]
; [[Nanobreakers]]
;[[Nanobreakers]]
; [[Resonating Separators]]
;[[Resonating Separators]]
; [[Robotics]]
;[[Robotics]]
; [[Structural Regulators]]
;[[Structural Regulators]]
; [[Telemetry Suite]]
;[[Telemetry Suite]]


===Textiles===
===Textiles===
Textiles are materials made of interlacing fibres. They are primarily used in the manufacture of clothing and furnishings.
Textiles are materials made of interlacing fibres. They are primarily used in the manufacture of clothing and furnishings.


; [[Conductive Fabrics]]
;[[Conductive Fabrics]]
; [[Leather]]
;[[Leather]]
; [[Military Grade Fabrics]]
;[[Military Grade Fabrics]]
; [[Natural Fabrics]]
;[[Natural Fabrics]]
; [[Synthetic Fabrics]]
;[[Synthetic Fabrics]]


===Waste===
===Waste===
Waste is material generated through the consumption of other materials. While some Waste Commodities can be re-used in other applications, others are too volatile and hazardous and require proper disposal.
Waste is material generated through the consumption of other materials. While some Waste Commodities can be re-used in other applications, others are too volatile and hazardous and require proper disposal.


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


===Weapons===
===Weapons===
Weapons are tools designed and utilised for combat and defensive purposes. Their trade is strictly regulated in most systems.
Weapons are tools designed and utilised for combat and defensive purposes. Their trade is strictly regulated in most systems.


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


== Videos ==
==Videos==
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== External links ==
==External links==
*[https://www.edsm.net/en/faq/commodities EDSM.net: Commodities List]
*[https://www.edsm.net/en/faq/commodities EDSM.net: Commodities List]
*https://inara.cz/elite/commodities-list/
*https://inara.cz/elite/commodities-list/