Benchmark contracts
| Benchmark | Type | Contract spec | Unit | Range | As of | Deliverable grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cochin or Mumbai, IndiaHeadline | physical_fob | Conventional lemongrass oil, citral 70–75%, packed in 180–200 kg steel drums, min. 180 kg net, FOB Indian main port. | USD/MT | 8000–11000 | May 2026 | — |
| Cochin, India | physical_fob | Certified organic lemongrass oil (EU/USDA organic), citral 70–75%, packed in 25–200 kg food‑grade drums, FOB Cochin. | USD/MT | 11500–14500 | May 2026 | — |
| Main Asian origins to North Europe | physical_cif | Food‑grade dried cut lemongrass, moisture ≤12%, in 20–25 kg bags, standard microbiological specs, CIF Rotterdam/Hamburg. | USD/MT | 2200–3200 | Apr 2026 | — |
| Thailand/Vietnam FOB | physical_fob | Fresh trimmed lemongrass stalks, 10–20 kg cartons, export quality, FOB main SE Asian ports. | USD/MT | 600–900 | Mar 2026 | — |
Premium structure
Differentials between benchmarks reveal where physical lemongrass trades relative to the futures reference and how regional grades price against the global standard.
| Benchmark | Differential | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Cochin or Mumbai, India | — | |
| Cochin, India | +30–40% vs conventional Indian FOB lemongrass oil | |
| Main Asian origins to North Europe | Typically trades at a discount to organic lemongrass herb of 15–25%. | |
| Thailand/Vietnam FOB | — |
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