Benchmark contracts
| Benchmark | Type | Contract spec | Unit | Range | As of | Deliverable grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FOB Chattogram, BangladeshHeadline | physical_fob | Traditional Bangladesh TD-4 grade raw jute, moisture ~12%, good colour and strength, exported in 150–180 kg pressed bales. | USD/MT | 650–750 | Mar 2025 | — |
| FOB Kolkata, India | physical_fob | Lower-grade Indian TD-5/TD-6 raw jute, higher root and defect content, moisture up to 13%, pressed bales. | USD/MT | 580–680 | Mar 2025 | — |
| FOB Chattogram/Kolkata | physical_fob | Standard jute sacking/hessian cloth used for bags, 40–44 inches width, packed in rolls or cut and sewn bags. | USD/MT | 900–1100 | Mar 2025 | — |
Premium structure
Differentials between benchmarks reveal where physical jute trades relative to the futures reference and how regional grades price against the global standard.
| Benchmark | Differential | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| FOB Chattogram, Bangladesh | — | |
| FOB Kolkata, India | Typically trades at a discount of USD 40–80/MT to Bangladesh TD-4 FOB. | |
| FOB Chattogram/Kolkata | Premium of roughly USD 200–300/MT over corresponding raw jute benchmarks. |
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