SOFT COMMODITIES CFD TRADING

Cocoa

Cocoa is a powder manufactured from cocoa beans and is used in the production of chocolate. It is cultivated in over 50 countries and traded worldwide. Cacao trees now thrive in regions near the Equator, with West Africa responsible for 70% of the world's cocoa production.

Coffee

Coffee is a drink made from roasted beans that come from the coffee plant. This plant is native to tropical Africa with its origins in Ethiopia and Sudan specifically. Coffee beans, such as Arabica, can be traded through the buying and selling of contracts for coffee beans.

Cotton

Cotton is a soft fibre used widely in clothing and traded on the futures market. It's grown in tropical regions worldwide, with global production at 25 million tonnes annually. China is the biggest cotton producer, mostly for domestic use.

Orange Juice

Prior to 1947, orange juice was typically consumed fresh and had a short shelf life. However, the invention of frozen concentrated orange juice (FCOJ) in 1947 revolutionised the industry, allowing for longer storage and facilitating global distribution.

Sugar

Sugar, a sweet soluble carbohydrate, is used in food and the creation of biofuels. It is a widely traded soft commodity that is often derived from sugarcane, and grown in hot, rainy climates.

Soybean

Soybeans are edible legumes that are grown as an important source of protein in many modern diets. It is also used in a wide range of products such as animal feed and biofuel. Soybean is primarily grown in the Americas and Asia.