Benchmark contracts
| Benchmark | Type | Contract spec | Unit | Range | As of | Deliverable grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global customs export dataHeadline | physical_fob | FOB average across all exporting countries and varieties for HS 080810 | USD/MT | 900–1100 | 2024 | — |
| Pacific Northwest packers (USDA AMS reporting) | physical_fob | 40 lb cartons FOB Northwest packed, premium grades for export | USD/MT | 1000–1400 | Mar 2026 | — |
| NW Europe exporters (e.g., Italy, Poland) | physical_fob | 30 lb or 18–20 kg cartons, EU Class I export spec | USD/MT | 900–1300 | 2024/25 | — |
| Northern China processors | physical_fob | Bulk 200 kg drums, 70° Brix clear AJC for export | USD/MT | 1300–1700 | 2024/25 | — |
Premium structure
Differentials between benchmarks reveal where physical apples trades relative to the futures reference and how regional grades price against the global standard.
| Benchmark | Differential | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Global customs export data | — | |
| Pacific Northwest packers (USDA AMS reporting) | Typically trades at a premium of USD 50–300/MT to the global average depending on variety and size.[4][5] | |
| NW Europe exporters (e.g., Italy, Poland) | Generally in line with or modestly above global FOB average depending on variety and season. | |
| Northern China processors | Processed product; prices reflect raw apple supply and concentrate demand cycles and are not directly comparable to fresh export benchmark. |
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