Commodity trade finance is the term generally used for funding the trade of commodities. It is concerned with activities related to domestic and international commodity trade financing. In addition, issuing letters of credit (LCs), receivables and invoice finance, credit agency, export finance, bank guarantees, insurance, and other services are all part of commodity trade finance. It is used to facilitate financing activities by buyers, sellers, manufacturers, importers, and exporters.

The main advantage of commodity trade finance is that it makes arranging short-term financing simple. Therefore, it is expected to boost the growth of the commodity trade finance market in the near future.

The global commodity trade finance market is segmented on the basis of type, service providers, end user, and region. Based on type, the market is divided into metals & mining, soft commodities, energy, and others. In terms of service providers, the market is categorized into banks, trade finance houses, and others. On the basis of end user, the market is segregated into exporters, importers, and traders. Geographically, the market is analyzed across several regions such as North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America, Middle East & Africa (LAMEA).

Key players operating in the global commodity trade finance industry include Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, China Construction Bank Corporation, Agriculture Bank of China, J.P. Morgan Chase, HSBC Holdings PLC, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, BNP Paribas, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group and Bank of China. These companies have adopted several strategies such as product launches, partnerships, collaborations, mergers & acquisitions, and joint ventures to strengthen their foothold in the global market. 

Top Impacting Factors

The advancement of technologies such as optical character recognition (OCR) to read container numbers, radio frequency identification (RFID), and quick response (QR) codes to identify and trace shipments and improving commodity trade documents through digitization drive the market growth. 

The commodity trade financing market's growth is hampered by a lack of focus on SMEs, insufficient risk valuation capabilities, legal uncertainty, and operational inefficiencies. Contrarily, the rise in the use of advanced technologies for shifting from traditional banking methods for documentation to reduce paperwork, and improvements in the trade finance industry all provide opportunities for market growth. 

Trade Document Through Digitization

The size of the commodity trade finance market is expected to grow as a result of digitization. A large volume of physical paper documentation is required for commodity trade finance procedures. Commodity trade finance providers are increasingly providing flexible, low-cost, and value-added services to their customers. 

Banks are using digitization to automate financial and transactional information exchange through smart contract pilot projects. During the life cycle of a typical commodity trade transaction, it is subjected to numerous compliance checks, each of which incurs costs. Increased automation, combined with artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), can help commodity trade finance cut costs and improve customer service.

Rise in Use of Technology Advancements

Blockchain, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and robotic process automation are all expected to provide lucrative growth opportunities for the commodity trade finance market share. The application of blockchain to identity management and customer knowledge appears to be very promising. AI could be used to find ways to improve transaction efficiency or cross-channel marketing opportunities. Therefore, the rise in adoption of the internet-of-things and the blockchain-based platform is expected to foster the market growth of the commodity trade finance market in the upcoming years.

Key Benefits of the Report

• This study presents an analytical depiction of the commodity trade finance market forecast along with the current trends and future estimations to determine the imminent investment pockets.    
• The report presents information related to key drivers, restraints, and opportunities along with a detailed analysis of the market share.     
• The current market is quantitatively analyzed from 2021 to 2030 to highlight the commodity trade finance market growth scenario.         
• Porter’s five forces analysis illustrates the potency of buyers & suppliers in the market.    
• The report provides a detailed commodity trade finance market analysis depending on the present and future competitive intensity of the market.

Market Scope and Structure Analysis

COVID-19 Scenario Analysis

• The world is experiencing an economic crisis as a result of the COVID-19. The pandemic has had a significant impact on a variety of sectors, including education, government, and transportation. Shutdowns and a lack of labor or raw materials have hampered manufacturing units. As a result, there is a huge supply-demand gap. Foreign trade is also restricted due to the closure of international borders, non-operational distribution channels, and various government laws designed to protect public health and safety.
• Moreover, with the ongoing work-from-home scenario, global lockdowns, and economic uncertainty caused by COVID-19, companies have begun to use advanced commodity trade finance solutions to optimize the money transfer time process, which will bolster the market's growth.

Questions Answered in the Commodity Trade Finance Market Research Report

• Which are the leading players active in the commodity trade finance market?
• What would be the detailed impact of COVID-19 on the commodity trade finance market size?
• What are current commodity trade finance market trends that would influence the market in the next few years?
• What are the driving factors, restraints, and opportunities in the global market?
• What are the projections for the future that would help in taking further strategic steps?

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