Benchmark contracts
| Benchmark | Type | Contract spec | Unit | Range | As of | Deliverable grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VietnamHeadline | physical_fob | Whole dried black pepper, FAQ quality, minimum bulk density 500 g/l, moisture max 12.5%, cleaned for export, FOB Ho Chi Minh City Port. | USD/MT | 4200–4500 | May 2026 | — |
| Brazil | physical_fob | Whole black pepper, ASTA color grade, bulk density 550 g/l min, moisture max 12%, standard export cleanliness, FOB Santos. | USD/MT | 4300–4700 | May 2026 | — |
| Indonesia | physical_fob | Whole black pepper, Lampung origin, FAQ, density 500 g/l min, moisture max 13%, FOB Panjang/Belawan. | USD/MT | 4100–4400 | May 2026 | — |
| Northwest Europe | physical_cif | Industrial-grade crushed or ground black pepper, standard microbiological and pesticide specs for EU food use, CIF main NW Europe port. | USD/MT | 5600–6100 | May 2026 | — |
Premium structure
Differentials between benchmarks reveal where physical black pepper trades relative to the futures reference and how regional grades price against the global standard.
| Benchmark | Differential | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | — | |
| Brazil | Typically trades at a small premium of USD 50–100/MT over Vietnam FAQ 500 g/l due to higher density and color. | |
| Indonesia | Usually trades at parity to slightly below Vietnam FAQ depending on crop quality and freight. | |
| Northwest Europe | Processed pepper typically trades at USD 400–700/MT above whole pepper benchmarks, reflecting processing and compliance costs.[1] |
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