Agricultural Futures Exchange of Thailand

Indian Commodity Exchange Limited (ICEX), established around 2009 and headquartered in Mumbai, was India's first exchange to offer diamond futures contracts, a pioneering product in the global commodity derivatives space. ICEX also listed precious metals, agricultural, and base metals futures. The exchange operated under SEBI (Securities and Exchange Board of India) regulation. Following challenges with trading volumes and market development, SEBI cancelled ICEX's recognition as a national commodity exchange, and it subsequently ceased operations.

Bangla Mercantile Exchange is a commodity exchange in Bangladesh, offering derivatives and spot trading for agricultural commodities, precious metals, and energy products. Bangladesh's economy is primarily agrarian, with key commodity sectors including rice, jute, tea, and spices. The exchange aims to strengthen Bangladesh's commodity market infrastructure and provide price-discovery mechanisms for local producers and traders.

National Spot Exchange Limited (NSEL) was an Indian electronic spot commodity exchange launched in 2008, promoted by Financial Technologies (India) Ltd. NSEL offered electronic spot trading and warehouse-receipt financing for agricultural commodities and metals. In July 2013, NSEL was unable to meet settlement obligations totalling approximately ₹5,600 crore (~$900 million USD), resulting in one of India's largest commodity exchange scandals. SEBI and government authorities ordered a settlement freeze, suspended trading, and initiated investigations. NSEL has remained suspended since the 2013 default.

AirCarbon Exchange (ACX) is a Singapore-based digital carbon market and commodity exchange founded in 2019, specialising in voluntary carbon credits. ACX uses blockchain technology to tokenise and trade carbon credits from certified projects (VERRA, Gold Standard), enabling aviation, shipping, and industrial companies to offset their greenhouse gas emissions. As one of the first exchanges to bring digital infrastructure to voluntary carbon markets, ACX serves airlines, shipping companies, and corporations seeking to meet net-zero commitments. The exchange is regulated by the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) through its Abu Dhabi branch.