Benchmark contracts
| Benchmark | Type | Contract spec | Unit | Range | As of | Deliverable grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FOB Chennai/Mundra (India)Headline | physical_fob | Machine-cleaned whole dried chili, moisture max 12%, ASTA color 60–80, crop year current, 25–50 kg PP bags. | USD/MT | 2200–2600 | May 2026 | — |
| FOB Qingdao (China) | physical_fob | Dried red chili, stemless, moisture max 13%, aflatoxin within EU limits, packed in 25 kg bags. | USD/MT | 2100–2450 | May 2026 | — |
| FOB Ho Chi Minh City / Tuticorin | physical_fob | Steam-sterilized chili powder, 40–100 mesh, ASTA color 80–120, moisture max 10%, pesticide and mycotoxin levels within EU/US limits.[1][9] | USD/MT | 2600–3200 | May 2026 | — |
| FOB Mexican border sheds | physical_fob | Fresh chili peppers (various types), export grade, packed in 5–10 kg cartons, US No. 1 equivalent quality. | USD/MT | 750–1100 | Apr 2026 | — |
Premium structure
Differentials between benchmarks reveal where physical chili trades relative to the futures reference and how regional grades price against the global standard.
| Benchmark | Differential | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| FOB Chennai/Mundra (India) | — | |
| FOB Qingdao (China) | Typically trades at small discount of USD 50–100/MT versus top-grade Indian S17 for EU-compliant product. | |
| FOB Ho Chi Minh City / Tuticorin | EU- and US-sterilized lots can command USD 150–250/MT premium over non-sterilized powder destined for regional markets. | |
| FOB Mexican border sheds | Prices can trade at a 20–30% premium during US off-season and weather-related shortages. |
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