Tehran, Iran
Abbreviation
IME
Location
Tehran, Iran
Region
Asia
Product Types
Industrial, Minerals, Petrochemicals, Agricultural
The Iran Mercantile Exchange (IME), established in 2007 through the merger of the Tehran Metal Exchange and the Agricultural Commodity Exchange of Iran, is Iran's primary regulated commodity exchange. IME trades physical and derivatives contracts for industrial and mineral products (steel, copper, aluminium, zinc, iron ore), oil by-products and petrochemicals, and agricultural commodities. Supervised by Iran's Securities and Exchange Organisation (SEO), IME serves as a key price-discovery mechanism for Iran's large mineral and manufacturing sectors.
The Chamber of Commerce, Hapur (COC) is one of India's oldest grain and agricultural commodity trading institutions, based in Hapur, Uttar Pradesh — historically a major grain trading hub in North India. Hapur has been a traditional market centre for wheat, guar, and other agricultural produce for over a century. The Chamber of Commerce provides an organised trading infrastructure for local commodity markets, connecting farmers, traders, and processors in the broader Uttar Pradesh agricultural economy.
The Mongolian Commodity Exchange (MCE), established in 2013 in Ulaanbaatar, is Mongolia's primary platform for trading raw agricultural and pastoral commodities. MCE lists 21 types of raw materials across six commodity groups: cashmere, wool, livestock, grain, meat, and leather. As Mongolia is one of the world's largest producers of cashmere, MCE plays a critical role in setting domestic benchmark prices for this high-value fibre. The exchange aims to bring transparency and standardisation to Mongolia's traditional commodity trading sector.
The Agricultural Futures Exchange of Thailand (AFET), established in 2003 and based in Bangkok, is Thailand's primary agricultural commodity futures exchange. AFET offers futures contracts for key Thai agricultural commodities including rubber (Technically Specified Rubber, TSR-20), white rice, and tapioca starch. Thailand is one of the world's largest rubber producers, and AFET's rubber futures contract serves as a regional pricing benchmark. The exchange is regulated by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of Thailand.
Nepal Spot Exchange Limited (NSE) is a spot commodity exchange based in Kathmandu, Nepal, offering spot trading for agricultural commodities and bullion (gold, silver). NSE provides physical delivery and spot price mechanisms for local market participants in Nepal, supporting price transparency in the agricultural and precious metals sectors. The exchange is one of several commodity market operators in Nepal.