Trade cultures — Sailing Era
Every port belongs to one of 27 cultural economic zones, and the zone — not the port — decides what a good is worth. Pick the one you're sailing to.
| Culture | Trading ports | Produces | Pays most for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arab | 5 | 18 | Gold 8,100g |
| Balkan | 4 | 12 | Ruby 10,875g |
| Britain | 5 | 14 | Blue and White Porcelain 14,000g |
| Caribbean | 15 | 29 | Ruby 8,700g |
| Central and South America | 6 | 13 | Ruby 8,700g |
| Central South Peninsula | 3 | 10 | Gold 7,650g |
| East Africa | 8 | 17 | Blue and White Porcelain 7,000g |
| East Asia | 1 | 4 | Jadeite 10,500g |
| Eastern North America | 0 | 0 | Ruby 8,700g |
| France | 4 | 13 | Blue and White Porcelain 14,000g |
| Germany | 2 | 7 | Blue and White Porcelain 14,000g |
| Iberia | 10 | 26 | Blue and White Porcelain 14,000g |
| India | 9 | 21 | Gold 8,100g |
| Italy | 9 | 26 | Blue and White Porcelain 14,000g |
| Japan | 3 | 9 | Damascus Blade 9,000g |
| Korean | 3 | 10 | Damascus Blade 9,000g |
| Ming Empire | 6 | 19 | Jadeite 10,500g |
| Netherlands | 3 | 9 | Blue and White Porcelain 14,000g |
| North Africa | 8 | 21 | Blue and White Porcelain 10,500g |
| Northern Europe | 9 | 26 | Blue and White Porcelain 14,000g |
| Oceania | 0 | 0 | Gold 9,000g |
| Persia | 3 | 11 | Gold 8,100g |
| South America West Coast | 6 | 13 | Ruby 8,700g |
| Southeast Asia | 17 | 31 | Velvet 6,400g |
| Turkey | 4 | 12 | Blue and White Porcelain 10,500g |
| West Africa | 10 | 21 | Damascus Blade 7,500g |
| Western North America | 0 | 0 | Ruby 8,700g |