Benchmark contracts
| Benchmark | Type | Contract spec | Unit | Range | As of | Deliverable grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hai Phong/Ho Chi Minh City, VietnamHeadline | physical_fob | Bulk broken cassia or chips, min oil content ~1.5–2.0%, moisture max 12%, standard microbiological and pesticide compliance for US/EU food use. | USD/MT | 2600–3200 | May 2026 | — |
| Colombo, Sri Lanka | physical_fob | Grade C5/C4 quills, moisture max 12%, high volatile oil content, primarily for premium food and nutraceutical buyers. | USD/MT | 5500–7500 | May 2026 | — |
| US East Coast main ports | physical_cif | Ground cinnamon in 25 kg bags, food‑grade, compliant with US FDA limits on contaminants and pesticide residues. | USD/MT | 2900–3600 | May 2026 | — |
Premium structure
Differentials between benchmarks reveal where physical cinnamon trades relative to the futures reference and how regional grades price against the global standard.
| Benchmark | Differential | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Hai Phong/Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam | — | |
| Colombo, Sri Lanka | Trades at a premium of roughly USD 2,000–3,000/MT over bulk cassia grades depending on quill grade and certification. | |
| US East Coast main ports | Typically USD 200–300/MT over FOB Vietnam/Indonesia levels, reflecting ocean freight, insurance and handling. |
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