Grain trader's glossary

Grain-trading terms in plain language

12 terms

  • Базис

    Difference between port price and exchange.

  • Форвард

    Contract for future delivery at today's price.

  • GAFTA

    Grain trade association — standard contract forms.

  • FOB/CIF/EXW

    Incoterms: on board / with freight / ex-field.

  • Хедж

    Price insurance via futures.

  • Валютна виручка

    Exporter's FX revenue.

  • Елеватор

    Grain storage enterprise.

  • Дисконт/премія

    Discount/premium for batch quality.

  • УКТЗЕД

    Commodity code for customs.

  • Фітосанітарія

    Sanitary control of plant products.

  • Вагова накладна

    Batch weighing document.

  • Форс-мажор

    Unforeseeable circumstances under contract.