If you’ve been in the commodity world long enough, you eventually stop being surprised.
You develop a strange emotional callus — because the stories you hear, and the things you see, slowly get… normalized.
Trading barley involves understanding how commodity markets work and using regulated brokers or futures contracts to buy and sell this grain. The most effective way to trade barley is through futures contracts on commodity exchanges or via brokers specializing in agricultural products. These options offer transparency, liquidity, and access to global price trends.
Yesterday night I had a call with one of the guys from our community. He was a bit depressed. “Man, I did everything. I went to conferences.I blasted everyone on LinkedIn.I had coffees with a bunch of people.But it feels like nobody wants to deal with me.I send emails, follow up… and nothing. No answers.I did everything you said — and I’m stuck.” And in my head I was like: “Bro… I never told you to do that.” What I meant, what he heard, and what he actually did were three completely different things. So let’s fix that. Because if you’re in international trade, and especially in commodities, you need to understand this: You don’t get deals by “spraying” yourself
(and How I Almost Missed My Own Event) Most people think commodity trading is a lonely game — you, your deals, your emails, your counterparties, and your stress. But last week, something changed. For the first time ever, we brought together a small tribe of niche commodity traders from around the world — Paraguay, Brazil, Europe, Asia — into one room in Dubai. Just 12 people. No tourists. No paper brokers. No LOI-warriors. A room full of operators and builders. And it was a blast. A Room Full of Pirates (The Good Kind) Out of the 12 participants: Small for the commodity world — but exactly the type of niche operators who make real things move in the real world.
Commodity traders have the potential to earn substantial wealth, especially those who rise to senior positions or specialize in high-demand areas like power trading. While entry-level traders may start with modest pay, the top performers in this industry can command enormous compensation tied to their ability to capitalize on market movements and manage risk effectively.
Mukesh Ambani is the chairman and largest shareholder of Reliance Industries, a powerhouse in India’s petrochemical, oil, and gas sectors. Under his leadership, the company has grown into one of the country’s most influential conglomerates, with a significant impact on refining and petrochemical industries.
Martua Sitorus is a prominent Indonesian businessman best known as the co-founder of Wilmar International, one of the largest agribusiness companies in the world. His focus has been primarily on palm oil and edible oils, industries that have shaped his entrepreneurial journey and established his influence on the global commodity market.
Modeling supply and demand is essential for understanding price movements and value creation in commodity trading. It involves analyzing factors such as production rates, consumption levels, inventory data, and external influences like geopolitical events or weather conditions. Accurate supply and demand models help traders anticipate market shifts and make informed decisions.
Two days ago a friend came to visit me.
He runs a niche commodity trading firm as a side business. It’s been about 18 months now, and in the first full year he made around 20k profit. For a small, side trading operation? That’s actually not bad. He’s enrolled in all our programs at Shipping & Commodity Academy, and he asked me a question that stuck in my head for two days:
Trading natural rubber involves buying and selling contracts based on the commodity’s price movements, often through derivatives like futures. The most direct way to trade natural rubber is by speculating on price changes with these financial instruments, which reflect the demand and supply dynamics of the global rubber market.
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