A commodity is a fundamental good used in commerce, interchangeable with others of the same kind. It typically serves as an input for producing other goods or services, and the term most often refers to raw materials used in manufacturing finished products. A product, in contrast, is the final good offered to consumers. Although the quality of a commodity can vary slightly between producers, it remains largely uniform. When traded on an exchange, commodities must meet defined minimum standards, referred to as a basis grade.
Due to their sheer number, commodities are divided into four main categories:
The top ten commodities are:
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