Benchmark contracts
| Benchmark | Type | Contract spec | Unit | Range | As of | Deliverable grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Afghanistan via PakistanHeadline | physical_fob | Raw gum tears and mass, minimum 60% resin, typical export grade for Indian processors | USD/MT | 7500–9000 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Iran | physical_fob | Mixed tears/mass, food grade, standard export quality | USD/MT | 7000–8500 | Mar 2026 | — |
| India import parity benchmark for blended powder | physical_cif | Standard commercial blend with rice/wheat flour and gum arabic, 30–50% asafoetida content | USD/MT | 3000–4500 | Mar 2026 | — |
| India, ex-factory to export markets | physical_cif | Packaged consumer products (powder and compounded cakes) converted to MT equivalent on net content | USD/MT | 10000–16000 | Mar 2026 | — |
Premium structure
Differentials between benchmarks reveal where physical asafoetida trades relative to the futures reference and how regional grades price against the global standard.
| Benchmark | Differential | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Afghanistan via Pakistan | — | |
| Iran | -100 to -300 USD/MT versus Afghan FOB Karachi for similar quality | |
| India import parity benchmark for blended powder | Trades at a 40–60% discount on a pure gum-equivalent basis versus Afghan crude gum | |
| India, ex-factory to export markets | Implied 60–100% premium over crude gum on a gum-equivalent basis due to branding, blending, and packaging |
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