Benchmark contracts
| Benchmark | Type | Contract spec | Unit | Range | As of | Deliverable grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kandla/Mundra, IndiaHeadline | physical_fob | First Special Grade (FSG) refined castor oil, acid value max ~1.0 mg KOH/g, moisture and volatile max ~0.25%, pale color; bulk in drums/IBCs FOB west coast India.[1] | USD/MT | 1200–1400 | May 2026 | — |
| Kandla/Mundra, India | physical_fob | Commercial/Bulk Standard Grade (BSS) castor oil for industrial use; looser color and FFA specs than FSG; shipped in drums or flexitanks.[1] | USD/MT | 1150–1300 | May 2026 | — |
| West coast India | physical_fob | Hydrogenated castor oil flakes/powder for lubricants, cosmetics and plastics; moisture, iodine value and melting point per buyer spec.[5] | USD/MT | 2200–2600 | Apr 2026 | — |
| Main discharge ports ARA (Amsterdam–Rotterdam–Antwerp) | physical_cif | Drummed FSG/BSS castor oil, standard industrial grade; CIF main European ports including ocean freight and insurance. | USD/MT | 1350–1550 | May 2026 | — |
Premium structure
Differentials between benchmarks reveal where physical castor oil trades relative to the futures reference and how regional grades price against the global standard.
| Benchmark | Differential | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Kandla/Mundra, India | — | |
| Kandla/Mundra, India | Typically trades at a discount of USD 20–50/MT to FSG FOB India depending on quality and parcel size. | |
| West coast India | Typically trades at a premium of USD 800–1,200/MT over FSG FOB India reflecting added processing and specialty demand.[5] | |
| Main discharge ports ARA (Amsterdam–Rotterdam–Antwerp) | Typically USD 100–200/MT above FOB Kandla FSG, driven mainly by freight, insurance and handling costs. |
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