commodity segment

[/kəˈmɑːdəti ˈsɛɡmənt/]
nounpl: commodity segments
segmento de commodities
1. A division or category within the commodities market that focuses on a specific type of raw material or primary product
The agricultural commodity segment includes grains, oils, and livestock futures.
O segmento de commodities agrícolas inclui futuros de grãos, óleos e gado.
2. A business unit or market sector that deals with trading, production, or distribution of standardized raw materials
The company expanded its commodity segment to include precious metals trading.
A empresa expandiu seu segmento de commodities para incluir negociação de metais preciosos.
3. A specific market niche focused on undifferentiated goods traded in bulk on global exchanges
Investors often diversify their portfolios by including the energy commodity segment.
Os investidores frequentemente diversificam seus portfólios incluindo o segmento de commodities de energia.
The term 'commodity segment' is widely used in Brazilian financial and agricultural sectors, reflecting Brazil's significant role in global commodity markets (particularly in soybeans, coffee, and iron ore). In Portugal, local terminology like 'segmento de matérias-primas' is often preferred, though English terms are increasingly common in international business contexts.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
commodity market segmentraw materials segmentprimary products sectorgoods trading sector
Antonyms / Antônimos
specialty goods segmentmanufactured products segmentservices sector

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
segmento de commodities
Standard usage in Brazilian business and financial contexts
São Paulo
segmento de commodities
Commonly used in financial and agricultural business discussions
Rio de Janeiro
segmento de commodities
Used in investment and trading contexts
Portugal
segmento de matérias-primas
Often preferred over anglicism; 'commodities' also used in financial circles

Related Words

commodity exchangefutures marketraw materialsprimary productsbulk tradingcommodities brokercommodity prices

Related Idioms & Phrases

play the commodity segment
commodities boom
commodity cycle
commodity-driven economy
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