The derivatives & commodities brokerage market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• Significant growth has been witnessed in the size of derivatives & commodities brokerage market recently. The surge from $547.84 billion in 2024 to $594.41 billion in 2025 with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.5% further exemplifies this trend. Factors like market globalization and integration, innovations in financial market, need for risk management, economic growth, demand from industry, regulatory alterations, and compliance have contributed to this growth in the historic period.
The Derivatives & Commodities Brokerage market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• Over the next few years, the size of the derivatives & commodities brokerage market is predicted to experience robust growth. The market is projected to reach $836.77 billion by 2029, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.9%.
The anticipated growth in the following years is due to factors such as the rise of cryptocurrencies, expansion in renewable energy markets, environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investing trends, geopolitical influences, and an uptick in retail participation. The forecast period also highlights key market trends including technological advancements, an increase in algorithmic trading and automation, heightened regulatory compliance and reporting demands, a greater emphasis on risk management solutions, and the growth of cryptocurrency trading services.
The transformation of trading into a digital world is predicted to catapult the progress of the derivatives and commodities brokerage industries in the future. Digital trading represents the almost completely internet-based purchase and trades of securities, including stocks, bonds, mutual funds, ETFs, and currencies. Online trading offers the advantage of portfolio monitoring at all times, quicker transactions, and cost-effectiveness. Brokerage firms handling derivatives and commodities also provide targeted investment guidance and resolutions. For instance, GOV.UK reported in July 2024 that the UK joined the world's first global digital trade agreement, negotiated under the Switzerland-based World Trade Organization. The worldwide adoption of digital customs systems, processes, and paperwork could possibly enrich the UK's GDP by up to $26.32 billion (£24.2 billion), considering 2023's GDP. Thus, the digitalization of trading is contributing to the advancement of the derivatives and commodities brokerage industry in the future.
The derivatives & commodities brokerage market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Type: Commodity Brokerage, Derivative Brokerage
2) By Brokers: Futures Commission Merchants, Introducing Brokers, National Futures Association, Commodity Pool Operator, Floor Trader, Other Brokers
3) By Derivative Contract: Options, Futures, Forwards, Swaps
4) By Application: Futures Company, Securities Company, Bank Institutions
Subsegments:
1) By Commodity Brokerage: Agricultural Commodities, Energy Commodities, Metals, Livestock, Soft Commodities
2) By Derivative Brokerage: Futures Brokerage, Options Brokerage, Swaps Brokerage, Contracts For Difference (CFDs), Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs)
Top firms active in the derivatives and commodities brokerage market are innovating with digital platforms, such as derivatives trading systems, to maintain their market relevance. Derivatives trading systems are unique platforms or software designed to support the trading of derivatives. Derivatives are monetary tools that derive their worth from a base asset like stocks, bonds, commodities, interest rates, or currencies. For instance, in June 2024, IG, an online trading and investments company from the UK, introduced a UK derivatives platform. This platform allows access to more than 7,000 underlying assets through options and futures, offering UK traders increased market opportunities akin to those in the U.S market. Clients in the UK will enjoy advanced trading tools, competitive rates, and live financial content via Tastylive, a platform offering live market insights and educational resources. This initiative is targeted towards equipping accomplished UK traders with advanced trading tools and actionable insights to facilitate well-informed decision-making.
Major companies operating in the derivatives & commodities brokerage market include:
• Nomure Holdings Inc.
• Goldman Sachs Group Inc.
• Morgan Stanley
• Citigroup Inc.
• Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd.
• Abans Global Limited
• Bovill Limited
• Northern Trust Corporation
• TP ICAP Group Plc
• Multi Commodity Exchange of India Ltd.
• Japan Exchange Group
• ICICI Securities Limited
• Kotak Securities Ltd.
• Sharekhan
• The Charles Schwab Corporation
• Fidelity Investments
• Interactive Brokers Group Inc.
• TradeStation Group Inc.
• Saxo Bank A/S
• Pepperstone Group Limited
• Plus500 Ltd.
• CMC Markets plc
• Admiral Markets Group
• Alpari International Limited
• Swissquote Group Holding Ltd.
• AvaTrade Ltd.
• Trading Point Group
North America was the largest region in the derivatives and commodities brokerage market in 2024. The regions covered in the derivatives & commodities brokerage market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa