Benchmark contracts
| Benchmark | Type | Contract spec | Unit | Range | As of | Deliverable grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major producers in China/Taiwan FOB main portsHeadline | physical_fob | Spray- or drum-dried chlorella vulgaris powder, ≥60% protein (dry basis), moisture ≤7%, heavy metals and micro contaminants meeting EU/US supplement limits. | USD/MT | 12000–18000 | Mar 2024 | — |
| Germany/Netherlands FOB EU port | physical_fob | EU-organic certified chlorella powder, solvent-free, pesticide-free, low PAH and heavy metals compliant with EU organic and novel food regulations. | USD/MT | 18000–26000 | Mar 2024 | — |
| Japan/Taiwan/China ex-works or FOB port | physical_fob | Compressed tablets, typically 500 mg, with ≥95% chlorella content plus minor excipients; nutraceutical-grade, compliant with major destination supplement regulations. | USD/MT | 18000–28000 | Mar 2024 | — |
Premium structure
Differentials between benchmarks reveal where physical chlorella trades relative to the futures reference and how regional grades price against the global standard.
| Benchmark | Differential | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Major producers in China/Taiwan FOB main ports | — | |
| Germany/Netherlands FOB EU port | Typically trades at a 30–60% premium to standard food-grade Asian material FOB. | |
| Japan/Taiwan/China ex-works or FOB port | Typically USD 3,000–8,000/MT above equivalent powder on a chlorella-content basis. |
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