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| − | {{ | + | {{Update|Some information and sources are outdated. Some of these stations no longer exist. Article does not mention trade hubs in Pochven. Should include information on how to verify most popular stations out of game.}} |
| − | The convenience of "one-stop shopping" is such that buyers are usually willing to pay a slight premium just to get the items at the hub rather than elsewhere in the region (this can usually be seen by examining the sell orders of an item). | + | {{Tocright}}'''Trade hubs''' are centers of [[trading]] in a region of space, usually found in a solar system with many gates that serve as a main pass-through center. Volumes of goods traded in trade hub systems far exceed goods traded in other systems in the region, marked by high availability of goods in one place. The volume of goods increase customers to the system, attracting more sellers, increasing volume, and stabilizing prices. In busy regions such as The Forge, a large fraction of trade takes place at the hub, such as Jita. |
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| + | The convenience of "one-stop shopping" is such that buyers are usually willing to pay a slight premium just to get the items at the hub rather than elsewhere in the region (this can usually be seen by examining the sell orders of an item). However, in low-population regions where the hubs are not as developed, there may be no premiums charged on goods and often the range must be increased on buy orders in order to reach more sellers. | ||
Trade hubs are created in certain locations for a number of reasons, including location (choke points, proximity to mission hubs or different regions) and available facilities (research facilities, manufacturing lines etc). These factors cause players to use particular stations and systems over others, and once a station is known as a trade hub then players are more likely to use it, cementing its status. | Trade hubs are created in certain locations for a number of reasons, including location (choke points, proximity to mission hubs or different regions) and available facilities (research facilities, manufacturing lines etc). These factors cause players to use particular stations and systems over others, and once a station is known as a trade hub then players are more likely to use it, cementing its status. | ||
| − | {{note box | If your corporation is at [[War Declaration|war]] (as EVE University often is), be cautious around trade hubs, as your enemies will often be lurking there, hoping to catch you hauling valuables unawares. It's highly recommended to create an out-of-corp [[Creating an Alt Hauler|hauling alt character]] to avoid unnecessary losses.}} | + | {{note box |
| + | |If your corporation is at [[War Declaration|war]] (as EVE University often is), be cautious around trade hubs, as your enemies will often be lurking there, hoping to catch you hauling valuables unawares. It's highly recommended to create an out-of-corp [[Creating an Alt Hauler|hauling alt character]] to avoid unnecessary losses. | ||
| + | }} | ||
| − | ==Major Trade Hubs== | + | == Live trading data == |
| − | ===Jita - The Forge - Caldari Space=== | + | |
| − | *'''Population:''' 33,501 <ref name=QEN>[http://cdn1.eveonline.com/community/QEN/QEN_Q4-2010.pdf EVE Quarterly Economic Newsletter]</ref> | + | You can see which stations are the busiest for trading by looking at live market data: |
| − | *'''Total market offers value:''' 119.4 trillion ISK | + | |
| − | *'''Location:''' [ | + | *https://market.fuzzwork.co.uk/ |
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| + | == Major Trade Hubs == | ||
| + | === Jita - The Forge - Caldari Space === | ||
| + | * '''Population:''' 33,501 <ref name=QEN>[http://cdn1.eveonline.com/community/QEN/QEN_Q4-2010.pdf EVE Quarterly Economic Newsletter]</ref> | ||
| + | * '''Total market offers value:''' 119.4 trillion ISK | ||
| + | * '''Location:''' [https://evemaps.dotlan.net/station/Jita_IV_-_Moon_4_-_Caldari_Navy_Assembly_Plant Jita IV - Moon 4 - Caldari Navy Assembly Plant] | ||
Jita is the center of trade in New Eden and is by far the largest hub in game, often having over 1000 players in system with consistent traffic in and out. Trading in Jita is extremely competitive due to the high level of activity. This often results in fairly low profit margins, and is harder for players with low ISK to succeed in due to the richer able to shrug off the low margins by trading in volume. However, players new to trading will be able to turn over smaller orders more quickly, and therefore learn what to do/what not to do sooner. Be mindful of low volumes as well, since if you do find products with decent profit margins (say above 20%), these items flow a lot slower than those with narrower margins. | Jita is the center of trade in New Eden and is by far the largest hub in game, often having over 1000 players in system with consistent traffic in and out. Trading in Jita is extremely competitive due to the high level of activity. This often results in fairly low profit margins, and is harder for players with low ISK to succeed in due to the richer able to shrug off the low margins by trading in volume. However, players new to trading will be able to turn over smaller orders more quickly, and therefore learn what to do/what not to do sooner. Be mindful of low volumes as well, since if you do find products with decent profit margins (say above 20%), these items flow a lot slower than those with narrower margins. | ||
| − | ===Amarr - Domain - Amarr Space=== | + | === Amarr - Domain - Amarr Space === |
| − | *'''Population:''' 7,856 <ref name=QEN/> | + | * '''Population:''' 7,856 <ref name=QEN/> |
| − | *'''Total market offers value:''' 693.3 billion ISK | + | * '''Total market offers value:''' 693.3 billion ISK |
| − | *'''Location:''' [ | + | * '''Location:''' [https://evemaps.dotlan.net/station/Amarr_VIII_(Oris)_-_Emperor_Family_Academy Amarr VIII (Oris) - Emperor Family Academy] |
| − | ===Rens - Heimatar - Minmatar Space=== | + | === Rens - Heimatar - Minmatar Space === |
| − | *'''Population:''' 7,856 <ref name=QEN/> | + | * '''Population:''' 7,856 <ref name=QEN/> |
| − | *'''Total market offers value:''' 137.9 billion ISK | + | * '''Total market offers value:''' 137.9 billion ISK |
| − | *'''Location:''' [ | + | * '''Location:''' [https://evemaps.dotlan.net/station/Rens_VI_-_Moon_8_-_Brutor_Tribe_Treasury Rens VI - Moon 8 - Brutor Tribe Treasury] |
| − | ===Dodixie - Sinq Laison - Gallente Space=== | + | === Dodixie - Sinq Laison - Gallente Space === |
| − | *'''Population:''' 5,865 <ref name=QEN/> | + | * '''Population:''' 5,865 <ref name=QEN/> |
| − | *'''Total market offers value:''' 91.4 billion ISK | + | * '''Total market offers value:''' 91.4 billion ISK |
| − | *'''Location:''' [ | + | * '''Location:''' [https://evemaps.dotlan.net/station/Dodixie_IX_-_Moon_20_-_Federation_Navy_Assembly_Plant Dodixie IX - Moon 20 - Federation Navy Assembly Plant] |
| − | === Hek - Metropolis - Minmatar Space=== | + | === Hek - Metropolis - Minmatar Space === |
| − | *'''Location:''' [ | + | * '''Location:''' [https://evemaps.dotlan.net/station/Hek_VIII_-_Moon_12_-_Boundless_Creation_Factory Hek VIII - Moon 12 - Boundless Creation Factory] |
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| − | In order to quickly find those trade hubs in-game, it might be helpful to paste the following cheat sheet into your notepad: | + | |
| − | {{ | + | ''In order to quickly find those trade hubs in-game, it might be helpful to paste the following cheat sheet into your notepad:'' |
| + | {{CollapseBox|Cheat Sheet|{{code|<nowiki><url=showinfo:1529//60003760>Jita IV - Moon 4 - Caldari Navy Assembly Plant</url> | ||
<url=showinfo:1932//60008494>Amarr VIII (Oris) - Emperor Family Academy</url> | <url=showinfo:1932//60008494>Amarr VIII (Oris) - Emperor Family Academy</url> | ||
<url=showinfo:2498//60004588>Rens VI - Moon 8 - Brutor Tribe Treasury</url> | <url=showinfo:2498//60004588>Rens VI - Moon 8 - Brutor Tribe Treasury</url> | ||
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</nowiki>}}}} | </nowiki>}}}} | ||
| − | ==Secondary Trade Hubs== | + | == Secondary Trade Hubs == |
The following trade hubs are consistently in the top ten in market value for orders EVE-wide: | The following trade hubs are consistently in the top ten in market value for orders EVE-wide: | ||
| − | ===Oursulaert - Essence - Gallente Space=== | + | === Oursulaert - Essence - Gallente Space === |
| − | *'''Location:''' [ | + | * '''Location:''' [https://evemaps.dotlan.net/station/Oursulaert_III_-_Federation_Navy_Testing_Facilities Oursulaert III - Federation Navy Testing Facilities] |
| − | ===Tash-Murkon Prime - Tash-Murkon - Amarr Space=== | + | === Tash-Murkon Prime - Tash-Murkon - Amarr Space === |
| − | *'''Location:''' [ | + | * '''Location:''' [https://evemaps.dotlan.net/station/Tash-Murkon_Prime_II_-_Moon_1_-_Kaalakiota_Corporation_Factory Tash-Murkon Prime II - Moon 1 - Kaalakiota Corporation Factory] |
| − | ===Agil - Khanid - Amarr Space=== | + | === Agil - Khanid - Amarr Space === |
| − | *'''Location:''' [ | + | * '''Location:''' [https://evemaps.dotlan.net/station/Agil_VI_-_Moon_2_-_CONCORD_Logistic_Support Agil VI - Moon 2 - CONCORD Logistic Support] |
| − | ==Empire Space== | + | === Perimeter - The Forge - Caldari Space === |
| + | * '''Location:''' Tranquility Trading Tower (Player run [[Keepstar]]) | ||
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| + | == Empire Space == | ||
Major trade hubs in '''bold''', other notables in ''italics''. | Major trade hubs in '''bold''', other notables in ''italics''. | ||
| − | ===Amarr Empire=== | + | ''Note: Trade hubs in [[System Security|Low security space]] are identified with a <span style= "color:red">'''LS'''</span> mark. |
| + | === Amarr Empire === | ||
| − | ====Aridia==== | + | ==== Aridia ==== |
| − | * | + | * [https://evemaps.dotlan.net/station/Sakht_VI_-_Moon_7_-_Genolution_Biotech_Production Sakht VI - Moon 7 - Genolution Biotech Production] (Aridia) <span style= "color:red">'''LS'''</span> |
| − | ====The Bleak Lands==== | + | ==== The Bleak Lands ==== |
| − | * | + | * [https://evemaps.dotlan.net/station/Tuomuta_III_-_Ducia_Foundry_Mining_Outpost Tuomuta III - Ducia Foundry Mining Outpost] (The Bleak Lands) |
| − | ====Devoid==== | + | ==== Devoid ==== |
| − | * | + | * [https://evemaps.dotlan.net/station/Esescama_VIII_-_Moon_3_-_Imperial_Armaments_Warehouse Esescama VIII - Moon 3 - Imperial Armaments Warehouse] (Devoid) |
| − | ====Domain==== | + | ==== Domain ==== |
| − | * ''' | + | * '''[https://evemaps.dotlan.net/station/Amarr_VIII_(Oris)_-_Emperor_Family_Academy Amarr VIII (Oris) - Emperor Family Academy] (Domain)''' |
| − | ====Kador==== | + | ==== Kador ==== |
| − | * | + | * [https://evemaps.dotlan.net/station/Dresi_I_-_Moon_18_-_Emperor_Family_Bureau Dresi I - Moon 18 - Emperor Family Bureau] (Kador) |
| − | ====Kor-Azor==== | + | ==== Kor-Azor ==== |
| − | * | + | * [https://evemaps.dotlan.net/station/Ordion_VII_-_Moon_16_-_Amarr_Navy_Testing_Facilities Ordion VII - Moon 16 - Amarr Navy Testing Facilities] (Kor-Azor) |
| − | * | + | * [https://evemaps.dotlan.net/station/Zinkon_VII_-_Moon_1_-_Caldari_Business_Tribunal_Accounting Zinkon VII - Moon 1 - Caldari Business Tribunal Accounting] (Kor-Azor) |
| − | ====Tash-Murkon==== | + | ==== Tash-Murkon ==== |
| − | * '' | + | * ''[https://evemaps.dotlan.net/station/Tash-Murkon_Prime_II_-_Moon_1_-_Kaalakiota_Corporation_Factory Tash-Murkon Prime II - Moon 1 - Kaalakiota Corporation Factory] (Tash-Murkon)'' |
| − | ===Ammatar Mandate=== | + | === Ammatar Mandate === |
| − | ====Derelik==== | + | ==== Derelik ==== |
| − | * | + | * [https://evemaps.dotlan.net/station/Berta_VI_-_Moon_19_-_Ammatar_Consulate_Bureau Berta VI - Moon 19 - Ammatar Consulate Bureau] (Derelik) |
| − | ===Caldari State=== | + | === Caldari State === |
| − | ====Black Rise==== | + | ==== Black Rise ==== |
| − | * | + | * <s>[https://evemaps.dotlan.net/station/Ichoriya_V_-_Caldari_Navy_Logistic_Support Ichoriya V - Caldari Navy Logistic Support] (Black Rise)</s> <span style= "color:red"> SYSTEM IN POCHVEN SPACE </span> |
| − | ====The Citadel==== | + | ==== The Citadel ==== |
| − | * | + | * [https://evemaps.dotlan.net/station/Motsu_VII_-_Moon_6_-_Caldari_Navy_Logistic_Support Motsu VII - Moon 6 - Caldari Navy Logistic Support] (The Citadel) |
| − | ====The Forge==== | + | ==== The Forge ==== |
| − | * ''' | + | * '''[https://evemaps.dotlan.net/station/Jita_IV_-_Moon_4_-_Caldari_Navy_Assembly_Plant Jita IV - Moon 4 - Caldari Navy Assembly Plant] (The Forge)''' |
| − | ====Lonetrek==== | + | ==== Lonetrek ==== |
| − | * | + | * [https://evemaps.dotlan.net/station/Nourvukaiken_V_-_State_Protectorate_Logistic_Support Nourvukaiken V - State Protectorate Logistic Support] (Lonetrek) |
| − | * | + | * [https://evemaps.dotlan.net/station/Sobaseki_VII_-_Caldari_Navy_Logistic_Support Sobaseki VII - Caldari Navy Logistic Support] (Lonetrek) |
:: Bordering Jita - The Forge | :: Bordering Jita - The Forge | ||
| − | * | + | * [https://evemaps.dotlan.net/station/Torrinos_VI_-_Moon_16_-_Home_Guard_Logistic_Support Torrinos VI - Moon 16 - Home Guard Logistic Support] (Lonetrek) |
:: Bordering EC-P8R - Pure Blind | :: Bordering EC-P8R - Pure Blind | ||
| − | ===Gallente Federation=== | + | === Gallente Federation === |
| − | ====Essence==== | + | ==== Essence ==== |
| − | * '' | + | * ''[https://evemaps.dotlan.net/station/Oursulaert_III_-_Federation_Navy_Testing_Facilities Oursulaert III - Federation Navy Testing Facilities] (Essence)'' |
| − | * | + | * [https://evemaps.dotlan.net/station/Arnon_IX_-_Moon_3_-_Sisters_of_EVE_Bureau Arnon IX - Moon 3 - Sisters of EVE Bureau] (Essence) |
::Home of [[The Blood-Stained Stars]] (Sisters of EVE Epic Arc) | ::Home of [[The Blood-Stained Stars]] (Sisters of EVE Epic Arc) | ||
| − | ====Everyshore==== | + | ==== Everyshore ==== |
| − | * | + | * [https://evemaps.dotlan.net/station/Halle_VII_-_Moon_6_-_Federal_Intelligence_Office_Assembly_Plant Halle VII - Moon 6 - Federal Intelligence Office Assembly Plant] (Everyshore) |
| − | ====Placid==== | + | ==== Placid ==== |
| − | * | + | * [https://evemaps.dotlan.net/station/Orvolle_I_-_Federation_Navy_Assembly_Plant Orvolle I - Federation Navy Assembly Plant] (Placid) |
| − | * | + | * [https://evemaps.dotlan.net/station/Stacmon_V_-_Moon_9_-_Federation_Navy_Assembly_Plant Stacmon V - Moon 9 - Federation Navy Assembly Plant] (Placid) |
| − | |||
| − | ====Sinq Laison==== | + | ==== Sinq Laison ==== |
| − | * ''' | + | * '''[https://evemaps.dotlan.net/station/Dodixie_IX_-_Moon_20_-_Federation_Navy_Assembly_Plant Dodixie IX - Moon 20 - Federation Navy Assembly Plant] (Sinq Laison)''' |
| − | ====Solitude==== | + | ==== Solitude ==== |
| − | * Boystin - | + | * [https://evemaps.dotlan.net/station/Boystin_V_-_Moon_6_-_Federal_Intelligence_Office_Assembly_Plant Boystin V - Moon 6 - Federal Intelligence Office Assembly Plant] |
| − | : | + | * [https://evemaps.dotlan.net/station/Sarline_IX_-_Moon_10_-_Bank_of_Luminaire_Depository Sarline IX - Moon 10 - Bank of Luminaire Depository] <span style= "color:red"> '''LS''' </span> |
| − | ====Verge Vendor==== | + | ==== Verge Vendor ==== |
| − | * | + | * [https://evemaps.dotlan.net/station/Clellinon_VI_-_Moon_11_-_Center_for_Advanced_Studies_School Clellinon VI - Moon 11 - Center for Advanced Studies School] (Verge Vendor) |
| − | * | + | * [https://evemaps.dotlan.net/station/Sortet_V_-_Moon_1_-_Federation_Navy_Assembly_Plant Sortet V - Moon 1 - Federation Navy Assembly Plant] (Verge Vendor) |
| − | ===Genesis=== | + | === Genesis === |
| − | * | + | * [https://evemaps.dotlan.net/station/Apanake_VIII_-_Moon_8_-_Sisters_of_EVE_Bureau Apanake VIII - Moon 8 - Sisters of EVE Bureau] (Genesis) |
| − | ===Khanid Kingdom=== | + | === Khanid Kingdom === |
| − | ====Khanid==== | + | ==== Khanid ==== |
| − | * '' | + | * ''[https://evemaps.dotlan.net/station/Agil_VI_-_Moon_2_-_CONCORD_Logistic_Support Agil VI - Moon 2 - CONCORD Logistic Support] (Khanid)'' |
| − | ===Minmatar Republic=== | + | === Minmatar Republic === |
| − | ====Heimatar==== | + | ==== Heimatar ==== |
| − | * ''' | + | * '''[https://evemaps.dotlan.net/station/Rens_VI_-_Moon_8_-_Brutor_Tribe_Treasury Rens VI - Moon 8 - Brutor Tribe Treasury] (Heimatar)''' |
| − | * | + | * [https://evemaps.dotlan.net/station/Lustrevik_VII_-_Moon_9_-_Brutor_Tribe_Academy Lustrevik VII - Moon 9 - Brutor Tribe Academy] (Heimatar) |
:: Popular mission hub | :: Popular mission hub | ||
| − | * | + | * [https://evemaps.dotlan.net/station/Pator_VII_(Kulheim)_-_Republic_Security_Services_Assembly_Plant Pator VII (Kulheim) - Republic Security Services Assembly Plant] (Heimatar) |
==== Metropolis ==== | ==== Metropolis ==== | ||
| − | * '' | + | * ''[https://evemaps.dotlan.net/station/Hek_VIII_-_Moon_12_-_Boundless_Creation_Factory Hek VIII - Moon 12 - Boundless Creation Factory] (Metropolis)'' |
| − | ====Molden Heath==== | + | ==== Molden Heath ==== |
| − | * | + | * [https://evemaps.dotlan.net/station/Teonusude_III_-_Moon_1_-_Republic_Fleet_Assembly_Plant Teonusude III - Moon 1 - Republic Fleet Assembly Plant] (Molden Heath) |
| − | ==NPC Nullsec== | + | == NPC Nullsec == |
| − | ===Curse=== | + | === Curse === |
| − | * | + | * [https://evemaps.dotlan.net/station/XX9-WV_VII_-_Moon_3_-_Salvation_Angels_Trading_Post XX9-WV VII - Moon 3 - Salvation Angels Trading Post] (Curse) |
| − | * | + | * [https://evemaps.dotlan.net/station/G-0Q86_VII_-_Moon_1_-_Guardian_Angels_Assembly_Plant G-0Q86 VII - Moon 1 - Guardian Angels Assembly Plant] (Curse) |
| − | ===Delve=== | + | === Delve === |
| − | * | + | * [https://evemaps.dotlan.net/outpost/1-SMEB 1-SMEB V - 1] (Delve) |
| − | ===Geminate=== | + | === Geminate === |
| − | * | + | * [https://evemaps.dotlan.net/outpost/BWF-ZZ BWF-ZZ V - Welcome to camp] (Geminate) |
| − | ===Great Wildlands=== | + | === Great Wildlands === |
| − | * | + | * [https://evemaps.dotlan.net/station/E02-IK_VIII_-_Moon_1_-_Thukker_Mix_Factory E02-IK VIII - Moon 1 - Thukker Mix Factory] (Great Wildlands) |
| − | ===Outer Ring=== | + | === Outer Ring === |
| − | * | + | * [https://evemaps.dotlan.net/station/4C-B7X_VIII_-_Moon_1_-_Outer_Ring_Excavations_Mining_Outpost 4C-B7X VIII - Moon 1 - Outer Ring Excavations Mining Outpost] (Outer Ring) |
| − | ===Stain=== | + | === Stain === |
| − | * | + | * [https://evemaps.dotlan.net/station/4GQ-XQ_IX_-_Moon_1_-_True_Creations_Shipyard 4GQ-XQ IX - Moon 1 - True Creations Shipyard] (Stain) |
| − | * | + | * [https://evemaps.dotlan.net/station/LGK-VP_V_-_Moon_3_-_True_Power_Assembly_Plant LGK-VP V - Moon 3 - True Power Assembly Plant] (Stain) |
| − | * | + | * [https://evemaps.dotlan.net/station/TG-Z23_III_-_Moon_8_-_True_Power_Logistic_Support TG-Z23 III - Moon 8 - True Power Logistic Support] (Stain) |
| − | ===Syndicate=== | + | === Syndicate === |
| − | * | + | * [https://evemaps.dotlan.net/station/PC9-AY_III_-_Intaki_Commerce_Trading_Post PC9-AY III - Intaki Commerce Trading Post] (Syndicate) |
::Headquarters of the [[Nullsec Campus]] | ::Headquarters of the [[Nullsec Campus]] | ||
| − | * | + | * [https://evemaps.dotlan.net/station/VSIG-K_VIII_-_Moon_1_-_Intaki_Syndicate_Bureau VSIG-K VIII - Moon 1 - Intaki Syndicate Bureau] (Syndicate) |
| − | * | + | * [https://evemaps.dotlan.net/station/X-M2LR_VI_-_Moon_8_-_Intaki_Commerce_Warehouse X-M2LR VI - Moon 8 - Intaki Commerce Warehouse] (Syndicate) |
| − | ===Venal=== | + | === Venal === |
| − | * | + | * [https://evemaps.dotlan.net/station/N5Y-4N_VII_-_Moon_20_-_Guristas_Logistic_Support N5Y-4N VII - Moon 20 - Guristas Logistic Support] (Venal) |
| − | ==Claimable Nullsec== | + | == Claimable Nullsec == |
There are huge trade hubs in Nullsec, but almost all stations are owned by alliances and are restricted to members of that alliance and their allies. | There are huge trade hubs in Nullsec, but almost all stations are owned by alliances and are restricted to members of that alliance and their allies. | ||
| − | + | ||
| + | Historically, the Scalding Pass region has been a notable exception to this with several ''freeports'' <ref name=freeports>[https://web.archive.org/web/20160222065907/http://www.themittani.com/news/scalding-freeport-zone The Mittani News Website on Freeports]</ref> (everyone is allowed to dock; there are no docking fees; and all services may be used). One of the first freeports has been opened by the alliance ''Phoebe Freeport Republic (PFR)'' at 4-CM8I VI - 4-C0EL0M8 4 LYFE (Scalding Pass). But free docking endangers the sovereignty in sov warfare, that's why its uncommon to open a station to the public in claimable nullsec. | ||
| + | |||
| + | == Wormhole Space == | ||
| + | The [[Thera]] system is a unique wormhole system in that it is the only wormhole system with NPC stations. With it's increased wormhole connectivity, it is usually reachable in reasonable time from anywhere in known space using the bookmarks provided by [https://www.eve-scout.com/ Eve-Scout]. However, Thera is also known for ridiculously overpriced items and the PVP dangers associated with shopping there. | ||
| + | |||
== References == | == References == | ||
Latest revision as of 20:18, 28 March 2024
This page should be updated due to game changes.
Reason: Some information and sources are outdated. Some of these stations no longer exist. Article does not mention trade hubs in Pochven. Should include information on how to verify most popular stations out of game.
Reason: Some information and sources are outdated. Some of these stations no longer exist. Article does not mention trade hubs in Pochven. Should include information on how to verify most popular stations out of game.
Trade hubs are centers of trading in a region of space, usually found in a solar system with many gates that serve as a main pass-through center. Volumes of goods traded in trade hub systems far exceed goods traded in other systems in the region, marked by high availability of goods in one place. The volume of goods increase customers to the system, attracting more sellers, increasing volume, and stabilizing prices. In busy regions such as The Forge, a large fraction of trade takes place at the hub, such as Jita.
The convenience of "one-stop shopping" is such that buyers are usually willing to pay a slight premium just to get the items at the hub rather than elsewhere in the region (this can usually be seen by examining the sell orders of an item). However, in low-population regions where the hubs are not as developed, there may be no premiums charged on goods and often the range must be increased on buy orders in order to reach more sellers.
Trade hubs are created in certain locations for a number of reasons, including location (choke points, proximity to mission hubs or different regions) and available facilities (research facilities, manufacturing lines etc). These factors cause players to use particular stations and systems over others, and once a station is known as a trade hub then players are more likely to use it, cementing its status.
Live trading data
You can see which stations are the busiest for trading by looking at live market data:
Major Trade Hubs
Jita - The Forge - Caldari Space
- Population: 33,501 [1]
- Total market offers value: 119.4 trillion ISK
- Location: Jita IV - Moon 4 - Caldari Navy Assembly Plant
Jita is the center of trade in New Eden and is by far the largest hub in game, often having over 1000 players in system with consistent traffic in and out. Trading in Jita is extremely competitive due to the high level of activity. This often results in fairly low profit margins, and is harder for players with low ISK to succeed in due to the richer able to shrug off the low margins by trading in volume. However, players new to trading will be able to turn over smaller orders more quickly, and therefore learn what to do/what not to do sooner. Be mindful of low volumes as well, since if you do find products with decent profit margins (say above 20%), these items flow a lot slower than those with narrower margins.
Amarr - Domain - Amarr Space
- Population: 7,856 [1]
- Total market offers value: 693.3 billion ISK
- Location: Amarr VIII (Oris) - Emperor Family Academy
Rens - Heimatar - Minmatar Space
- Population: 7,856 [1]
- Total market offers value: 137.9 billion ISK
- Location: Rens VI - Moon 8 - Brutor Tribe Treasury
Dodixie - Sinq Laison - Gallente Space
- Population: 5,865 [1]
- Total market offers value: 91.4 billion ISK
- Location: Dodixie IX - Moon 20 - Federation Navy Assembly Plant
Hek - Metropolis - Minmatar Space
In order to quickly find those trade hubs in-game, it might be helpful to paste the following cheat sheet into your notepad:
| Cheat Sheet | |
|---|---|
|
Secondary Trade Hubs
The following trade hubs are consistently in the top ten in market value for orders EVE-wide:
Oursulaert - Essence - Gallente Space
Tash-Murkon Prime - Tash-Murkon - Amarr Space
Agil - Khanid - Amarr Space
Perimeter - The Forge - Caldari Space
- Location: Tranquility Trading Tower (Player run Keepstar)
Empire Space
Major trade hubs in bold, other notables in italics. Note: Trade hubs in Low security space are identified with a LS mark.
Amarr Empire
Aridia
The Bleak Lands
- Tuomuta III - Ducia Foundry Mining Outpost (The Bleak Lands)
Devoid
Domain
Kador
Kor-Azor
- Ordion VII - Moon 16 - Amarr Navy Testing Facilities (Kor-Azor)
- Zinkon VII - Moon 1 - Caldari Business Tribunal Accounting (Kor-Azor)
Tash-Murkon
Ammatar Mandate
Derelik
Caldari State
Black Rise
Ichoriya V - Caldari Navy Logistic Support (Black Rise)SYSTEM IN POCHVEN SPACE
The Citadel
- Motsu VII - Moon 6 - Caldari Navy Logistic Support (The Citadel)
The Forge
- Jita IV - Moon 4 - Caldari Navy Assembly Plant (The Forge)
Lonetrek
- Nourvukaiken V - State Protectorate Logistic Support (Lonetrek)
- Sobaseki VII - Caldari Navy Logistic Support (Lonetrek)
- Bordering Jita - The Forge
- Bordering EC-P8R - Pure Blind
Gallente Federation
Essence
- Oursulaert III - Federation Navy Testing Facilities (Essence)
- Arnon IX - Moon 3 - Sisters of EVE Bureau (Essence)
- Home of The Blood-Stained Stars (Sisters of EVE Epic Arc)
Everyshore
Placid
- Orvolle I - Federation Navy Assembly Plant (Placid)
- Stacmon V - Moon 9 - Federation Navy Assembly Plant (Placid)
Sinq Laison
- Dodixie IX - Moon 20 - Federation Navy Assembly Plant (Sinq Laison)
Solitude
- Boystin V - Moon 6 - Federal Intelligence Office Assembly Plant
- Sarline IX - Moon 10 - Bank of Luminaire Depository LS
Verge Vendor
- Clellinon VI - Moon 11 - Center for Advanced Studies School (Verge Vendor)
- Sortet V - Moon 1 - Federation Navy Assembly Plant (Verge Vendor)
Genesis
Khanid Kingdom
Khanid
Minmatar Republic
Heimatar
- Rens VI - Moon 8 - Brutor Tribe Treasury (Heimatar)
- Lustrevik VII - Moon 9 - Brutor Tribe Academy (Heimatar)
- Popular mission hub
Metropolis
- Hek VIII - Moon 12 - Boundless Creation Factory (Metropolis)
Molden Heath
- Teonusude III - Moon 1 - Republic Fleet Assembly Plant (Molden Heath)
NPC Nullsec
Curse
- XX9-WV VII - Moon 3 - Salvation Angels Trading Post (Curse)
- G-0Q86 VII - Moon 1 - Guardian Angels Assembly Plant (Curse)
Delve
- 1-SMEB V - 1 (Delve)
Geminate
- BWF-ZZ V - Welcome to camp (Geminate)
Great Wildlands
- E02-IK VIII - Moon 1 - Thukker Mix Factory (Great Wildlands)
Outer Ring
Stain
- 4GQ-XQ IX - Moon 1 - True Creations Shipyard (Stain)
- LGK-VP V - Moon 3 - True Power Assembly Plant (Stain)
- TG-Z23 III - Moon 8 - True Power Logistic Support (Stain)
Syndicate
- PC9-AY III - Intaki Commerce Trading Post (Syndicate)
- Headquarters of the Nullsec Campus
- VSIG-K VIII - Moon 1 - Intaki Syndicate Bureau (Syndicate)
- X-M2LR VI - Moon 8 - Intaki Commerce Warehouse (Syndicate)
Venal
Claimable Nullsec
There are huge trade hubs in Nullsec, but almost all stations are owned by alliances and are restricted to members of that alliance and their allies.
Historically, the Scalding Pass region has been a notable exception to this with several freeports [2] (everyone is allowed to dock; there are no docking fees; and all services may be used). One of the first freeports has been opened by the alliance Phoebe Freeport Republic (PFR) at 4-CM8I VI - 4-C0EL0M8 4 LYFE (Scalding Pass). But free docking endangers the sovereignty in sov warfare, that's why its uncommon to open a station to the public in claimable nullsec.
Wormhole Space
The Thera system is a unique wormhole system in that it is the only wormhole system with NPC stations. With it's increased wormhole connectivity, it is usually reachable in reasonable time from anywhere in known space using the bookmarks provided by Eve-Scout. However, Thera is also known for ridiculously overpriced items and the PVP dangers associated with shopping there.
