Benchmark contracts
| Benchmark | Type | Contract spec | Unit | Range | As of | Deliverable grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mundra/Nhava Sheva, IndiaHeadline | physical_fob | FAQ clean dried roots, 5–10 cm, moisture max 10%, packed in 25–50 kg bags, export grade from Madhya Pradesh/Rajasthan belts. | USD/MT | 2200–2800 | May 2025 | — |
| Mundra/Nhava Sheva, India | physical_fob | Milled root powder for supplements, withanolides (total) NLT 1.5% by HPLC, microbiological limits per USP, 25 kg bags/drums. | USD/MT | 3500–4500 | May 2025 | — |
| Mumbai/Chennai, India | physical_fob | Spray‑dried root extract standardized to 5% withanolides (HPLC), carriers as specified, for nutraceutical use, 20–25 kg fiber/HDPE drums. | USD/MT | 8000–12000 | May 2025 | — |
| CIF major US ports | physical_cif | Branded, clinically backed extract with defined withanolide content and IP, delivered CIF to US nutraceutical manufacturers in 20–25 kg drums. | USD/MT | 15000–22000 | Apr 2025 | — |
Premium structure
Differentials between benchmarks reveal where physical ashwagandha trades relative to the futures reference and how regional grades price against the global standard.
| Benchmark | Differential | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Mundra/Nhava Sheva, India | — | |
| Mundra/Nhava Sheva, India | Typically trades at a 50–80% premium over basic dried roots on a per‑MT basis. | |
| Mumbai/Chennai, India | Represents the main premium grade; often used as internal reference for pricing other concentration levels on a proportional withanolide basis. | |
| CIF major US ports | Commands a significant premium over generic 5% extracts due to clinical data, quality controls, and brand IP. |
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