Benchmark contracts
| Benchmark | Type | Contract spec | Unit | Range | As of | Deliverable grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russia Black Sea ports (e.g., Novorossiysk)Headline | physical_fob | Food-grade hulled groats, moisture max 14%, foreign matter max 2%, in 25–50 kg bags, min lot 1 x 20’ FCL. | USD/MT | 650–800 | May 2026 | — |
| Northern China ports | physical_fob | Non-GMO food-grade grain, test weight and size per buyer spec, suitable for groat and flour milling, bagged or big-bag. | USD/MT | 600–750 | May 2026 | — |
| PNW export terminals | physical_fob | Food-grade or organic-eligible buckwheat grain or groats for Asian buyers, 25 kg bags or bulk-in-container. | USD/MT | 900–1100 | Apr 2026 | — |
| CIF Rotterdam/Hamburg | physical_cif | EU-certified organic buckwheat grain, GMO-free, pesticide residues meeting EU MRLs, 25 kg paper bags. | USD/MT | 1100–1350 | Apr 2026 | — |
Premium structure
Differentials between benchmarks reveal where physical buckwheat trades relative to the futures reference and how regional grades price against the global standard.
| Benchmark | Differential | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Russia Black Sea ports (e.g., Novorossiysk) | Typically trades at a premium of USD 100–200/MT to Russian milling wheat FOB for comparable shipment periods. | |
| Northern China ports | Often priced as a flat number but referenced as a premium to domestic Chinese buckwheat spot prices in producing provinces. | |
| PNW export terminals | Quoted at a substantial premium to US HRW wheat FOB PNW given niche, high-spec nature. | |
| CIF Rotterdam/Hamburg | Organic qualities carry a 30–60% premium over conventional CIF levels, depending on origin and certification. |
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