yup ppl..i had same trouble as well.. did lot of scouting..discovering..but i manage...what i cant get in trade i produce..or well.. to monitor trade was useful, because i had some oriantation point, meaning like for example Lord Jirre
(+ many many others) he had a lot goods what i needed and vice versa, so i started to scout and conquer everything in his direction, till i discovered him, was Worth it, it took me long time though...or for example i discovered others who had goods that were needed for others so i could trade With others to get what i want and need..so all Depends how you play the game..lot of strategy..lot of adaptations, calculations..long story short > patience is a key
but Yeah i wish there was more options for trade, we are kinda stuck, from time to time..even With 200 more..the trouble is..not all ppl are active, many dont play at all, and not to mention many dont even trade whats of ever. and kinda i get the feeling that all in soroundings have same boosts and goods as i do..or the ones i need are far far away..weard...so not sure what happened there...
and Yeah...i wish we can trade all goods not only boosted ones..cos sometimes i get more goods than i need and cant sell use or trade..hmm...
all in all I love this game <3