They traded dyestuffs (Tyrian purple), salt, cedar logs, perfume, cloth, and glass trinkets. As they expanded their trade west through the Mediterranean and east to Mesopotamia, they engaged in carriage trade, ie shipping other peoples' produce for them, which extended their trade goods to include grains, spices, metals, skins, meat, garments, even going as far as Cornwall for tin.
c. the Phoenicians
To use and consume the products, and use the slaves. However the trade they profited most from was the carriage trade - taking goods and slaves between other places and making a handsome profit on the resale transaction.
The Phoenicians competed with the Minoans for control over trade routes and maritime trade in the Mediterranean Sea. As skilled seafarers and traders, the Phoenicians sought to expand their influence and access to valuable resources, including tin and other commodities. This rivalry was crucial in shaping the commercial dynamics of the ancient Mediterranean world. Ultimately, the Phoenicians emerged as dominant traders, establishing their own colonies and trade networks.
Systematic carriage trade and an alphabet.
food
Profit.
Trade.
Trade.
The Phoenicians were a people who became prosperous through international trade.
The Hittites expanded militarily, the Phoenicians expanded through trade.
They had a fleet of armed vessels to conduct the trade, and established trading depots in the areas of interest.
Trade.
Trade.
Trade and security.
Ships, trade, buildings.
For consumption and trade.
The Phoenicians were the great merchants of ancient times. They sold rich treasures from many lands.