Benchmark contracts
| Benchmark | Type | Contract spec | Unit | Range | As of | Deliverable grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durban/Cape Town FOBHeadline | physical_fob | Class I red grapefruit, 40–56 count, packed in 15 kg cartons, minimum 7.5° Brix, compliant with EU marketing standards and MRLs. | USD/MT | 650–850 | May 2026 | — |
| Mersin/Izmir FOB | physical_fob | Star Ruby/Red varieties, EU Class I, standard export pack, minimum 7.5° Brix, fit for EU retail programs. | USD/MT | 550–750 | Mar 2026 | — |
| US Gulf/Florida FOB plant | physical_fob | Frozen NFC grapefruit juice, ~10–11° Brix, 200 L drums, standard export specification for blending and retail packing. | USD/MT | 900–1200 | Apr 2026 | — |
| Israel/Netherlands FOB tank | physical_fob | Frozen concentrated grapefruit juice 60–65° Brix in 200 L drums, standard color and acid ratio for industrial reconstitution. | USD/MT | 1800–2300 | Apr 2026 | — |
Premium structure
Differentials between benchmarks reveal where physical grapefruit trades relative to the futures reference and how regional grades price against the global standard.
| Benchmark | Differential | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Durban/Cape Town FOB | — | |
| Mersin/Izmir FOB | Typically trades at a USD 50–100/MT discount to comparable South African grapefruit into the EU during overlapping windows. | |
| US Gulf/Florida FOB plant | Typically priced at a discount to equivalent orange NFC, with spreads varying USD 100–300/MT depending on season and demand. | |
| Israel/Netherlands FOB tank | Trades at a notable premium per Brix unit to bulk orange concentrate due to smaller scale and more specialized demand. |
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