Benchmark contracts
| Benchmark | Type | Contract spec | Unit | Range | As of | Deliverable grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States – USDA wholesale composite, used alongside CME livestock benchmarksHeadline | physical_fob | Wholesale broiler composite, mix of whole birds and parts, FOB major US production regions, USDA weekly price series converted to USD/MT. | USD/MT | 2100–2500 | Jun 2025 | — |
| South Brazil export plants (Paraná/Santa Catarina) | physical_fob | Grade A frozen whole broiler, eviscerated, halal, 900–1300 g, packed in polybags and cartons, FOB Brazilian port. | USD/MT | 2000–2400 | May 2025 | — |
| Northwest Europe (Germany/Netherlands/Belgium) | physical_fob | Fresh boneless skinless breast, bulk packed, ex-works major EU plants, EU domestic benchmark often converted to USD for trade pricing. | USD/MT | 4500–5200 | Apr 2025 | — |
| Thailand to Japan trade lane | physical_cif | Cooked, frozen, seasoned or unseasoned chicken cuts for foodservice and further processing, CIF main Japanese ports. | USD/MT | 3800–4300 | Mar 2025 | — |
Premium structure
Differentials between benchmarks reveal where physical chicken trades relative to the futures reference and how regional grades price against the global standard.
| Benchmark | Differential | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| United States – USDA wholesale composite, used alongside CME livestock benchmarks | — | |
| South Brazil export plants (Paraná/Santa Catarina) | Typically trades at a discount of USD 50–150/MT to EU boneless breast-equivalent values depending on cut mix and destination. | |
| Northwest Europe (Germany/Netherlands/Belgium) | Frozen export breast and MDM contracts often price at discounts of USD 300–700/MT to this fresh EU benchmark. | |
| Thailand to Japan trade lane | Commands a premium of roughly USD 1000–1500/MT over raw frozen cuts due to value-added processing and Japanese specifications. |
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