Benchmark contracts
| Benchmark | Type | Contract spec | Unit | Range | As of | Deliverable grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philippines (various ports)Headline | physical_fob | Crude or refined, in bulk, min typical quality for edible use; shipment FOB main Philippine load ports. | USD/MT | 1400–1650 | May 2026 | — |
| Northwest Europe | physical_cif | Bulk shipments, food-grade coconut oil, standard moisture/FFA specs, CIF Rotterdam. | USD/MT | 1550–1800 | May 2026 | — |
| Philippines | physical_fob | High-fat desiccated coconut, fine cut, sulphite-preserved, packed in 25 kg bags, FOB Philippine port. | USD/MT | 2100–2400 | May 2026 | — |
| Thailand | physical_fob | Trimmed young coconuts for drinking, export-grade, palletized loads FOB main Thai ports. | USD/MT | 500–700 | May 2026 | — |
Premium structure
Differentials between benchmarks reveal where physical coconut trades relative to the futures reference and how regional grades price against the global standard.
| Benchmark | Differential | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Philippines (various ports) | Typically trades at a premium to palm kernel oil in tight coconut supply and at a discount in oversupplied years; differentials of ±USD 100–300/MT versus Rotterdam tropical oils basket are common. | |
| Northwest Europe | Quoted versus generic lauric oils complex; often carries a differential to palm kernel oil CIF Rotterdam of roughly ±USD 50–200/MT depending on relative availability. | |
| Philippines | Premium of roughly USD 100–200/MT over medium-cut grade and discounts for lower-fat or higher-moisture specifications. | |
| Thailand | Significant seasonal premiums during peak Chinese demand and holidays; price highly sensitive to quality, size grading and phytosanitary requirements. |
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