Benchmark contracts
| Benchmark | Type | Contract spec | Unit | Range | As of | Deliverable grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CME Group ChicagoHeadline | futures | Standard Corn Futures, 5,000 bu, ticker ZC, No. 2 Yellow corn at par at Chicago delivery points.[5][4] | USD/MT | 160–170 | Jun 2026 | — |
| US Gulf export elevators | physical_fob | No. 2 Yellow corn, 14.0% moisture max, bulk FOB US Gulf, prompt shipment. | USD/MT | 185–200 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Paranaguá, Brazil | physical_fob | Brazilian corn, typical export grade, bulk FOB Paranaguá. | USD/MT | 180–195 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Up-river ports, Argentina | physical_fob | Corn, export grade, bulk FOB Up-River (Rosario region). | USD/MT | 175–190 | Jun 2026 | — |
Premium structure
Differentials between benchmarks reveal where physical corn trades relative to the futures reference and how regional grades price against the global standard.
| Benchmark | Differential | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| CME Group Chicago | — | |
| US Gulf export elevators | +15 to +25 USD/MT vs nearby CME Corn | |
| Paranaguá, Brazil | +10 to +20 USD/MT vs CME Corn | |
| Up-river ports, Argentina | +5 to +15 USD/MT vs CME Corn |
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