Commodity futures refer to financial derivatives that will be bought and sold in the form of delivery at some future time. The seller and the buyer agree on the variety, delivery month and delivery place of the subject matter in the contract, so that both parties can obtain the guarantee of the transaction. The trading method of commodity futures attracts many physical buyers and sellers, who can use this method to reduce the uncertainty of market risk and price fluctuation.

From the point of view of trade, cargo futures is a very useful derivative. Many companies and individuals need to reduce the risk of goods price through futures trading when importing or exporting goods. Through the trading of commodity futures, buyers and sellers can determine the price of commodities in advance, thus reducing the fluctuation of commodity prices during the trading process.

The trading process of commodity futures needs strict supervision, and both parties need to ensure that the contents agreed in the trading contract are effectively implemented. Exchanges supervise all aspects of transactions, including trading rules, trading warehouses, commodity quality, etc. If there is a transaction dispute, the exchange can handle it through clearing houses, arbitration committees and other institutions. At the same time, the exchange will also play an important market guiding role and supervise the market.