Benchmark contracts
| Benchmark | Type | Contract spec | Unit | Range | As of | Deliverable grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia east coast ports (Brisbane, Newcastle)Headline | physical_fob | FAQ Desi chickpeas, typically 8–10 mm, max defect levels per Australian trade standards, bulk FOB | USD/MT | 600–650 | May 2026 | — |
| Adelaide/Port Lincoln | physical_fob | Kabuli chickpeas, 8 mm and larger, max defects and moisture per GAFTA-style contract, bulk FOB | USD/MT | 700–780 | May 2026 | — |
| Novorossiysk | physical_fob | Desi chickpeas, 7–8 mm, standard Black Sea export spec, bulk FOB Novorossiysk | USD/MT | 540–580 | Apr 2026 | — |
| Global (average across importers) | physical_cif | Average unit value for HS 071320 chickpeas across reporting countries | USD/MT | 1400–1500 | 2024 | — |
Premium structure
Differentials between benchmarks reveal where physical chickpeas trades relative to the futures reference and how regional grades price against the global standard.
| Benchmark | Differential | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Australia east coast ports (Brisbane, Newcastle) | — | |
| Adelaide/Port Lincoln | Typically trades at a premium of 80–150 USD/MT over Desi FAQ depending on size and color. | |
| Novorossiysk | Commonly trades at a discount of 30–70 USD/MT to comparable Australian Desi due to perceived risk and logistics. | |
| Global (average across importers) | Reference level; specific origins and grades can trade several hundred USD/MT above or below this average. |
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