Cambodian Mercantile Exchange

Derivative and Commodity Exchange Nepal Ltd. (DCX) is a commodity exchange based in Kathmandu, Nepal, offering derivatives contracts for agricultural commodities, bullion (gold, silver), base metals, and energy products. DCX serves Nepal's commodity market participants including traders, producers, and investors seeking hedging instruments. Nepal's commodity exchanges operate in a relatively nascent market environment, with regulatory oversight by the Department of Commerce, Supplies and Consumer Protection.

Asia Pacific Exchange (APEX) is a Singapore-based commodity futures exchange launched in 2017, primarily backed by Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE) of China. APEX was established to provide an internationally accessible derivatives market for commodities relevant to South and Southeast Asian trade flows. Its initial products focus on rubber and iron ore futures. APEX is regulated by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and aims to serve as a bridge between Asian commodity producers and global financial markets.

The Dubai Mercantile Exchange (DME) is the Middle East's leading energy futures exchange, operating the Oman Crude Oil Futures Contract (OSP) and the Dubai Crude Oil futures contract. Established in 2007, DME provides price-discovery and hedging tools for Middle Eastern and Asian crude oil producers and refiners, with the Oman contract serving as a key benchmark for Gulf crude oil pricing. DME is jointly owned by the CME Group, Oman Investment Fund, and various stakeholders.

Ace Derivatives & Commodity Exchange Ltd. (ACE) was a regional agricultural commodity futures exchange based in Ahmedabad, India, approved by SEBI. ACE was one of several smaller Indian commodity exchanges that offered futures contracts primarily for agri-commodities such as castor seed, guar, soybean, and mustard. Smaller regional commodity exchanges like ACE faced market consolidation pressure as MCX, NCDEX, and ICEX captured the majority of national trading volumes.