Benchmark contracts
| Benchmark | Type | Contract spec | Unit | Range | As of | Deliverable grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mersin, TürkiyeHeadline | physical_fob | Whole size no.4 sulphured dried apricots, standard industrial grade, bulk packed for export.[3] | USD/MT | 9000–10000 | May 2025 | — |
| Main EU ports | physical_cif | Containerised shipments, standard sulphured grades, 12.5–25 kg cartons, CIF main North Europe ports. | USD/MT | 9800–11000 | Jun 2025 | — |
| Mediterranean EU ports | physical_fob | Fresh Class I apricots for table consumption, 5–10 kg cartons, shipped by truck or short-sea into EU.[1][9] | USD/MT | 1000–1400 | Jun 2025 | — |
| Global | physical_cif | Average customs unit values for HS 081310 across all reporting countries.[7] | USD/MT | 900–1300 | 2024 | — |
Premium structure
Differentials between benchmarks reveal where physical apricots trades relative to the futures reference and how regional grades price against the global standard.
| Benchmark | Differential | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Mersin, Türkiye | — | |
| Main EU ports | +5–10% versus FOB Mersin for freight and insurance | |
| Mediterranean EU ports | Quoted at small premium to Eastern Europe import parity levels. | |
| Global | Represents long‑run average; Turkish premium sulphured grades can trade at multiples of this level in shortage years. |
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