Benchmark contracts
| Benchmark | Type | Contract spec | Unit | Range | As of | Deliverable grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium / Netherlands ARAHeadline | physical_fob | Cold‑pressed or expeller crude linseed oil, bulk in tank, min 99% pure, FFA typically max 2%, moisture and impurities max 0.5%. | USD/MT | 1650–1850 | May 2026 | — |
| Main ports Japan / South Korea | physical_cif | Refined, bleached, deodorized edible linseed oil, peroxide value and FFA within food‑grade limits, nitrogen‑flushed, in flexitank or ISO tank. | USD/MT | 2600–3000 | May 2026 | — |
| Russia / Kazakhstan Black Sea ports | physical_fob | Crude linseed oil in bulk, export spec aligned with buyer requirements (moisture and impurities typically <=0.5%, FFA <=2.0%). | USD/MT | 1500–1750 | May 2026 | — |
Premium structure
Differentials between benchmarks reveal where physical linseed oil trades relative to the futures reference and how regional grades price against the global standard.
| Benchmark | Differential | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium / Netherlands ARA | Trades at a premium of roughly USD 200–300/MT over Black Sea sunflower oil FOB in tight supply periods. | |
| Main ports Japan / South Korea | Typically USD 800–1,000/MT above crude industrial linseed oil FOB NWE, reflecting refining and food‑grade certification. | |
| Russia / Kazakhstan Black Sea ports | Generally trades at a discount of USD 50–100/MT to NWE FOB levels due to freight, financing and geopolitical risk factors. |
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