Trading Guide

Making money in ECON Galaxy comes down to one principle: buy low, sell high. Here's how to do it.

The Basics

Every station has a market where you can buy and sell commodities. Prices are determined by supply and demand:

High supply, low demand = Low prices (good for buying)
Low supply, high demand = High prices (good for selling)

Your goal: Find stations where something is cheap, buy it, fly somewhere it's expensive, sell it.

Market Orders

There are two ways to trade:

Quick Trade

Instant buy/sell at current market prices. Simple and fast.

Dock at a station
Open the Market panel
Select a commodity
Choose quantity
Buy or sell immediately

Limit Orders

Set your own price and wait for someone to accept it.

Buy Order: "I want to buy 100 Ore at 45 credits each" Sell Order: "I'm selling 50 Electronics at 200 credits each"

Limit orders stay active until:

Someone fills them
You cancel them
You undock (orders are tied to your location)

When to use limit orders: When you're not in a hurry and want a better price than the current market offers. Other players or NPCs may take your order.

Reading the Market

The market interface shows you:

Column	Meaning
Commodity	What's being traded
Buy Price	Current price to buy
Sell Price	Current price to sell
Stock	How much is available
Volume	Cargo space per unit

The difference between buy and sell price is the spread. Tighter spreads mean more efficient markets.

Finding Profitable Routes

Good trading routes have:

Short distance - Less fuel, faster turnover
High price difference - More profit per trip
Available supply - No point if the seller is out of stock
Cargo capacity match - Use your full cargo hold

Example Trade Route

Station A produces Ore (sells at 40 credits) Station B needs Ore (buys at 65 credits) Distance: 5 jumps

Profit per unit: 25 credits If you carry 100 units: 2,500 credits per run

Price Factors

Several things affect prices:

Location economy - What they produce vs consume
Stock levels - Running low drives prices up
Security level - Low-sec stations may have better deals
Faction standing - Better standing = better prices
Market activity - Other players buying/selling

Trading Tips

Start small - Learn the routes before investing big
Specialize - Master a few commodities rather than trading everything
Check the economy panel - See what locations produce and consume
Watch for opportunities - Shortages create profit spikes
Don't forget fuel - Factor fuel costs into your profit calculations

The Galaxy Market

The Galaxy Market view shows prices across all systems. Use it to:

Compare prices system-wide
Find the best buy/sell locations
Plan multi-stop trading routes

Access it from the Command Center or the sidebar menu.