Benchmark contracts
| Benchmark | Type | Contract spec | Unit | Range | As of | Deliverable grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nhava Sheva, IndiaHeadline | physical_fob | Hand‑cleaned, dried, shelled, moisture ≤12%, defective kernels ≤3%, bulk 25 kg bags. | USD/MT | 7500–8500 | Nov 2025 | — |
| Shanghai, China | physical_fob | Whole dried kernels, moisture ≤14%, admixture ≤1%, bulk 25 kg bags; used for confectionery and food industry.[1] | USD/MT | 2600–3200 | Nov 2025 | — |
| Hong Kong main port | physical_cif | Dried shelled seeds, moisture ≤13%, broken ≤5%, packed in 25 kg bags.[1] | USD/MT | 3400–3800 | Nov 2025 | — |
| Taiwan wholesale markets | physical_cif | Premium whole seeds for confectionery and traditional medicine channels; moisture and defect tolerances tighter than import standards.[1] | USD/MT | 8500–9000 | Nov 2025 | — |
Premium structure
Differentials between benchmarks reveal where physical lotus seeds trades relative to the futures reference and how regional grades price against the global standard.
| Benchmark | Differential | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Nhava Sheva, India | — | |
| Shanghai, China | -65% to India premium snack-grade FOB | |
| Hong Kong main port | +5–10% vs China Grade A FOB (freight‑adjusted) | |
| Taiwan wholesale markets | +5–10% to India export snack-grade |
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