Benchmark contracts
| Benchmark | Type | Contract spec | Unit | Range | As of | Deliverable grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Callao Port, PeruHeadline | physical_fob | Greasy or lightly skirted Huacaya fleece, 23–26 µm, white, typical bale shipment 5–10 MT FOB Peru. | USD/MT | 18000–24000 | Apr 2025 | — |
| Main EU textile ports | physical_cif | Combed tops, micron ≤22, white or light, delivered CIF to major European topmakers and spinners. | USD/MT | 28000–38000 | Apr 2025 | — |
| Peru/Bolivia origin | physical_fob | Mixed color, 26–30 µm, standard length suitable for carding, FOB main Andean export points. | USD/MT | 9000–14000 | Apr 2025 | — |
Premium structure
Differentials between benchmarks reveal where physical alpaca trades relative to the futures reference and how regional grades price against the global standard.
| Benchmark | Differential | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Callao Port, Peru | — | |
| Main EU textile ports | Trades at a premium of roughly 30–60% over standard 26–28 µm alpaca tops depending on consistency and color lot. | |
| Peru/Bolivia origin | Typically trades at a discount of 30–50% versus fine white fleece due to lower spinning performance and color variation. |
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