Benchmark contracts
| Benchmark | Type | Contract spec | Unit | Range | As of | Deliverable grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vancouver export terminals, CanadaHeadline | physical_fob | No. 2 red lentils, max ~2% total damage, standard Canadian export specs, bulk or bagged FOB Vancouver | USD/MT | 640–700 | May 2026 | — |
| South Australian ports, Australia | physical_fob | Bulk red lentils, standard FAQ milling quality, FOB main South Australian ports | USD/MT | 610–670 | May 2026 | — |
| Vancouver export terminals, Canada | physical_fob | No. 1 or 2 large green lentils, export milling quality, FOB Vancouver | USD/MT | 820–880 | May 2026 | — |
| Nhava Sheva (JNPT), India | physical_cif | Imported red lentils (mainly Canadian/Australian), FAQ quality, CIF Nhava Sheva including ocean freight | USD/MT | 690–750 | May 2026 | — |
Premium structure
Differentials between benchmarks reveal where physical lentils trades relative to the futures reference and how regional grades price against the global standard.
| Benchmark | Differential | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Vancouver export terminals, Canada | — | |
| South Australian ports, Australia | -20 to -30 USD/MT vs Canadian No. 2 red lentils FOB Vancouver depending on size and quality | |
| Vancouver export terminals, Canada | +150 to +200 USD/MT vs Canadian No. 2 red lentils reflecting tighter supply and specialty demand | |
| Nhava Sheva (JNPT), India | +40 to +60 USD/MT vs Canadian FOB Vancouver, approximating freight and local costs |
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