Trade Routes¶

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Overview¶

Discover the most profitable trading routes in Elite Dangerous. Find optimal multi-hop trading circuits, analyze market trends, and maximize your credits per hour with data-driven route planning.

Key Features¶

💰 Profit Optimization¶

Calculate profit per ton and per hour
Multi-hop route planning for maximum efficiency
Real-time market data integration

🚀 Ship Configuration¶

Customize for your ship's cargo capacity
Factor in jump range and fuel consumption
Account for security and landing pad requirements

📊 Market Analysis¶

Historical price trends and volatility
Supply and demand analysis
Market age and data reliability indicators

🗺️ Route Planning¶

Generate circular trading routes
Calculate total round-trip time
Optimize for distance vs profit

How to Use¶

Configure Ship: Enter cargo capacity, jump range, and pad size
Set Parameters: Choose starting system and maximum distance
Select Commodities: Pick specific goods or let the tool optimize
Generate Routes: Get ranked list of profitable routes
Execute Trades: Follow the optimized trading circuit

Route Types¶

Loop Trading¶

Simple Loop: A→B→A routes for steady profit
Triangle Routes: A→B→C→A for diversified trading
Complex Circuits: Multi-station routes for maximum profit

Commodity Categories¶

High Volume/Low Margin: Basic commodities, steady income
Low Volume/High Margin: Rare goods, specialized markets
Rare Goods: Limited quantities, extreme distances, high profits

Market Intelligence¶

Data Sources¶

Live market data from EDDN network
Community market updates
Historical pricing analysis
Trade volume statistics

Risk Assessment¶

Piracy activity in trading systems
Market volatility warnings
Data age and reliability scores
Alternative route suggestions

Trading Strategies¶

Beginner Routes¶

Sol to Wolf 359: Classic starter route
LTT 15574 loop: Safe, profitable circuit
Eravate cluster: Beginner-friendly systems

Advanced Trading¶

Rare goods circuits: High-profit specialty routes
Bulk trading: Large cargo ship optimization
Market manipulation: Supply/demand arbitrage

Fleet Trading¶

Wing trading: Coordinated group profits
Fleet Carrier integration: Mobile market analysis
Bulk commodity sourcing: Large-scale operations

Safety & Security¶

Piracy Risk

High-profit routes often attract pirates. Consider escort ships or defensive loadouts.

Market Timing

Check market update timestamps. Stale data can lead to unprofitable trades.

Credit Requirements

High-volume trading requires significant starting capital for maximum profits.

Integration Features¶

EDDB Market Data: Real-time commodity prices
Fleet Carrier Support: Include FC buy/sell orders
Route Export: Compatible with navigation tools
Price Alerts: Notifications for market opportunities