Commodity Finder¶
Active
Trading
Overview¶
Find the best buying and selling locations for any commodity in Elite Dangerous. Search for specific goods, compare prices across the galaxy, and discover profitable trading opportunities.
Key Features¶
🔍 Smart Search¶
- Search by commodity name or category
- Filter by distance, price, and stock levels
- Find rare and restricted goods
💹 Price Comparison¶
- Real-time buy/sell price comparison
- Historical price charts and trends
- Profit margin calculations
📦 Stock & Demand¶
- Live inventory levels at stations
- High-demand market identification
- Supply shortage alerts
🚀 Station Details¶
- Landing pad size requirements
- Station services and facilities
- Distance from star and travel time
How to Use¶
- Select Commodity: Choose from comprehensive commodity database
- Set Location: Enter your current system or search region
- Configure Filters: Set distance, price range, and stock minimums
- View Results: Browse best buying and selling opportunities
- Plan Route: Use integrated route planning for efficient trading
Commodity Categories¶
Agricultural Products¶
- Food: Coffee, Tea, Fish, Grain
- Textiles: Cotton, Leather, Synthetic Fabrics
- Livestock: Animal Meat, Live Hecate Sea Worms
Minerals & Metals¶
- Precious Metals: Gold, Silver, Platinum, Palladium
- Industrial Metals: Copper, Aluminum, Titanium, Indite
- Rare Materials: Painite, Alexandrite, Bixbite
Manufactured Goods¶
- Technology: Computers, Robotics, AI Relics
- Machinery: Power Generators, Mining Equipment
- Weapons: Personal Weapons, Battle Weapons, Reactive Armor
Illegal & Restricted¶
- Narcotics: Onionhead, Battle Stims, Azure Milk
- Slaves: Imperial Slaves (legal in Empire)
- Prohibited: Thargoid items, Experimental tech
Market Intelligence¶
Price Alerts¶
- Set price thresholds for commodities
- Notification when target prices reached
- Market opportunity notifications
Supply Chain Analysis¶
- Track commodity production systems
- Identify supply bottlenecks
- Monitor faction state effects on prices
Seasonal Trends¶
- Community Goal impact analysis
- Event-driven price fluctuations
- Powerplay effect tracking
Advanced Features¶
Bulk Trading¶
- Multi-commodity search optimization
- Large cargo ship planning
- Fleet Carrier loading optimization
Risk Assessment¶
- Piracy activity warnings
- System security ratings
- Anarchy system alerts
Data Quality¶
- Market data freshness indicators
- Source reliability scoring
- Community verification status
Popular Commodities¶
High Profit Margins¶
- Low Temperature Diamonds: 50,000+ credit profits
- Void Opals: Core mining commodity
- Painite: Traditional mining favorite
Stable Trading¶
- Computer Components: Steady demand everywhere
- Medical Equipment: Emergency distribution profits
- Grain: Basic agricultural staple
Rare Goods¶
- Hutton Mugs: 0.2ly journey required
- Lavian Brandy: Lave system exclusive
- Esuseku Caviar: Gourmet food item
Trading Tips
High-value commodities often require large capital investment but offer better profit margins.
Data Freshness
Always check market data age. Prices can change rapidly in active trading systems.
Prohibited Goods
Carrying illegal commodities risks fines and ship confiscation in certain systems.