Benchmark contracts
| Benchmark | Type | Contract spec | Unit | Range | As of | Deliverable grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shenzhen / Guangzhou export packersHeadline | physical_fob | Fresh whole lychee, export grade, 32–36 mm+, sulphur-treated as permitted, packed 2–5 kg cartons, refrigerated shipment. | USD/MT | 2000–2800 | May 2025 | — |
| Bihar wholesale markets | physical_fob | Fresh lychee, domestic A/B grade mix, loose or simple cartons, sold ex-yard without export packing. | USD/MT | 1600–2200 | May 2025 | — |
| Cape Town packhouses | physical_fob | Premium export grade for EU retail, 1–2 kg punnets in cartons, GlobalG.A.P and EU MRL compliant, refrigerated. | USD/MT | 3000–3800 | Dec 2025 | — |
| Dutch import wholesale markets | physical_cif | Imported fresh lychee, mixed origins (Madagascar, South Africa, Vietnam), wholesale cartons, compliant with EU marketing standards. | USD/MT | 8000–12000 | Dec 2025 | — |
Premium structure
Differentials between benchmarks reveal where physical lychee trades relative to the futures reference and how regional grades price against the global standard.
| Benchmark | Differential | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Shenzhen / Guangzhou export packers | — | |
| Bihar wholesale markets | -200 to -400 vs export-packed FOB Nhava Sheva equivalent | |
| Cape Town packhouses | +800 to +1000 vs standard China FOB benchmark | |
| Dutch import wholesale markets | +4000 to +7000 vs origin FOB due to freight, handling and margins |
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