Benchmark contracts
| Benchmark | Type | Contract spec | Unit | Range | As of | Deliverable grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paraguay interior / river portsHeadline | physical_fob | Whole black chia, purity ≥99%, moisture ≤10%, bulk 25–50 kg bags, FOB South America main port. | USD/MT | 2200–2600 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Santa Cruz / Arica/Iquique ports | physical_fob | Certified organic (EU/USDA), purity ≥99.9%, moisture ≤10%, bulk FIBC or 25 kg bags, FOB Pacific port. | USD/MT | 2600–3200 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Nhava Sheva / Mundra ports | physical_fob | Export-grade chia, moisture <10%, purity >99%, packed in moisture-proof PP bags (25–50 kg). | USD/MT | 2000–2600 | 2025 | — |
| Main EU ports (Rotterdam, Hamburg) | physical_cif | Food-grade chia, conformity with EU pesticide and contaminant limits, delivered CIF NWE containerized. | USD/MT | 2400–3000 | Jan 2025 | — |
Premium structure
Differentials between benchmarks reveal where physical chia seed trades relative to the futures reference and how regional grades price against the global standard.
| Benchmark | Differential | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Paraguay interior / river ports | — | |
| Santa Cruz / Arica/Iquique ports | +200 to +400 USD/MT vs conventional FOB Paraguay | |
| Nhava Sheva / Mundra ports | -50 to -150 USD/MT vs FOB Paraguay depending on quality and volume[3] | |
| Main EU ports (Rotterdam, Hamburg) | +150 to +250 USD/MT vs FOB origins to reflect freight and EU compliance costs |
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