Derivatives and Commodities Brokerage Market Size, Share, Growth, And Industry Analysis By Type (Derivatives Brokerage and Commodities Brokerage) By Application (Reigning Investment Banking Firm and Bank), Regional Insights and Forecast From 2025 To 2035

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DERIVATIVES AND COMMODITIES BROKERAGE MARKET OVERVIEW

The global derivatives and commodities brokerage market was valued at USD 52.92 billion in 2025 and is expected to rise to USD 54.94 billion in 2026, eventually reaching USD 77 billion by 2035, expanding at a CAGR of 3.8% from 2025 to 2035.

The derivatives and commodities brokerage market are made up of organizations that are interested in and focused on acting as the brokers that will sell or buy a few different forms of derivative contracts, such as futures and options on fundamental financial assets and commodities, based on commission or a fee per transaction. There are many different types of both derivative brokerage and commodity brokerage to choose from. The derivatives and commodities brokerage-market immediately impact firms primarily interested in investments. They are likely to profit from such businesses. Commodities and derivatives enable investors to benefit from some commodities without owning them.

The basic law of supply and demand is the main driver of the growth of the futures and commodities brokerage markets. Demand for everything is at an all-time high due to the world's constantly expanding population, which pushes the idea of supply or meeting the stated demands. In addition to meeting the present needs, the market also seeks to satisfy potential future needs. The development of the derivatives and commodities markets is also closely related to the economies of every nation on earth.

KEY FINDINGS

COVID-19 IMPACT

Global Lockdowns Affected Market Growth During Pandemic

Markets of all types have suffered greatly since the catastrophic COVID-19 pandemic that began in 2020. Identically how the global pandemic badly impacted other markets, derivatives and commodities brokerage was also hit negatively. Because of the lockdown and as a result, economies became weak; participants in the market of derivatives and commodities brokerage found it difficult to predict how COVID-19 may affect various global economic activities at present and in future. The COVID-19 lockout and its negative economic impacts have significantly hampered this market's ability to calculate market deals, forcing investors to adjust to and make significant changes to their investment strategies.

LATEST TRENDS

Robust Adoption of Online Brokerage Platforms to Facilitate Market Growth

Due to the development of online platforms for various types of derivatives and commodities brokerage, the expansion of the derivatives and commodities brokerage-market is benefiting greatly in the modern world. Since the market of derivatives and commodities brokerage relies heavily on investors, the online platforms are equipped with extensive information, including charts, research and tools needed to invest. The use of online platforms has greatly decreased the complexity of the market, which also serves as a form of advisor to interested and potential investors.

• According to the Bank for International Settlements (BIS), the global derivatives market recorded notional amounts outstanding of USD 632 trillion in 2022, highlighting the vast scale of financial contracts traded worldwide.

• As per the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), over 4.7 billion futures and options contracts were traded in U.S. markets in 2021, indicating rapid growth in brokerage activity.

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DERIVATIVES AND COMMODITIES BROKERAGE MARKET SEGMENTATION

By Type

According to type, the derivatives and commodities brokerage market can be segmented into derivatives brokerage and commodities brokerage.

By Application

Based on application, the derivatives and commodities brokerage-market can be divided into reigning investment banking firms and bank segments.

DRIVING FACTORS

Low Commission Fees To Promote Market Growth

One of the primary reasons for driving the derivatives and commodities brokerage market is the lower commissions to no commission fee for investors using advisors. Most firms in the market have implemented such tactics to attract clients and keep them for longer terms without driving them away with hefty commission fees weighing the investors down comparable to the olden days.

Digitalization Of Trading Markets to Drive Industry Expansion

Unlike the trading market, before digitalization swept the globe, several markets adopted digitalization as one of their primary growth strategies. Similarly, the commodities and derivatives brokerage business has digitalized itself as a strategy to maintain growth. Due to digitalization, the market of derivatives and commodities brokerage has grown to be transparent, which has impeded some of the risks that come with investing in this market. Transparency has brought clear and concise communications between investors and brokers which has led to the growth of the market.

• According to the World Trade Organization (WTO), global merchandise trade volume increased by 9.8% in 2021, directly fueling demand for commodities and derivatives brokerage services.

• As per the International Energy Agency (IEA), global oil demand reached 99.6 million barrels per day in 2022, driving high volumes in energy derivatives trading.

RESTRAINING FACTORS

Significant Risk and Volatility Could Impede Market Progress

Due to the market’s high risk and volatility, many traders and investors stay away from the derivatives and commodities brokerage sector. When trading financial instruments, the derivatives and commodities brokerage-market are particularly risky; because the market is challenging to understand and intimidating to many, it is avoided. To grasp everything and make investments, regular investors must rely on middlemen as they lack a lot of knowledge about derivatives and commodities brokerage. Also, since it is a kind of legalized gambling, the majority generally ignore the derivatives and commodities brokerage-market. Since it has characteristics with gambling, it is volatile. To finalize, the market is highly risky, volatile, hard to understand, and gambling - it is also prone to bankruptcy which hampers the derivatives and commodities brokerage market growth.

• According to the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), compliance costs for brokers increased by 15% in 2021 due to stricter MiFID II regulations, limiting smaller players in the market.

• As per the International Monetary Fund (IMF), global financial market volatility rose by 22% in 2020 during the pandemic, creating risk aversion among investors and reducing some brokerage activities.

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DERIVATIVES AND COMMODITIES BROKERAGE MARKET REGIONAL INSIGHTS

High Number Of Companies Based In North America to Encourage Regional Growth

North America is made up of the areas of the US and Canada. Since these two locations are home to the majority of the market's participants in the derivatives and commodities brokerage sectors, North America emerges as the market's dominant region. The North American region has one of the greatest economies in the world, which contributes to the region's dominance of the market of derivatives and commodities brokerage. States such as New York, Illinois, and Texas account for a sizable portion of the country's derivatives and commodities brokerage market.

After North America, Asia Pacific holds most of the derivatives and commodities brokerage market share. Asia Pacific is the region with the greatest concentration of investors because it is the most populous. As more and more investors enter the market to trade and invest, the Asia Pacific area continues to expand. The market for commodities and derivatives is dangerous. Still, despite this, demand and supply chains associated with the market are operating nonstop, drawing more investors to the heavily populated Asia Pacific region. Most investors in the Asia Pacific region are turning towards future and options types of derivatives and commodities to manage market risk.

KEY INDUSTRY PLAYERS

Key Players Focus on Partnerships to Gain a Competitive Advantage

Prominent market players are making collaborative efforts by partnering with other companies to stay ahead of the competition. Many companies are also investing in new product launches to expand their product portfolio. Mergers and acquisitions are also among the key strategies used by players to expand their product portfolios.

• Morgan Stanley: According to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Morgan Stanley cleared over USD 15 trillion in derivatives positions in 2021, reinforcing its dominance in global brokerage services.

• Citi Bank: As per the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Citi Bank processed over 250 million futures and options contracts in 2021, making it one of the leading global commodity brokers.

List of Top Derivatives and Commodities Brokerage Companies

• Morgan Stanley (U.S.)
• Citi Bank (U.S.)
• Goldman Sachs (U.S.)
• Nomura (Japan)
• Wells Fargo (U.S.)

REPORT COVERAGE

This research profiles a report with extensive studies that take into description the firms that exist in the market affecting the forecasting period. With detailed studies done, it also offers a comprehensive analysis by inspecting the factors such as segmentation, opportunities, industrial developments, trends, growth, size, share, and restraints. This analysis is subject to alteration if the key players and probable analysis of market dynamics change.