The C3 FEI v MOPJ contract is a commodity Spread Bet (SB) in the NGL group that represents the price differential between Propane Argus Far East Index (AFEI) and Naphtha C+F Japan Cargoes (“MOPJ”).
Contract Purpose
This product differential contract allows market participants to:
- Hedge exposure to the price spread between propane and naphtha in the Far East market
- Speculate on the relative value of propane versus naphtha as petrochemical feedstocks
- Manage risk related to the substitution between propane and naphtha in petrochemical production
Market Significance
- Feedstock Economics: Reflects the relative economics of using propane versus naphtha in petrochemical production
- Regional Benchmark: Serves as a key reference for propane pricing in the Far East market
- Petrochemical Industry Indicator: Provides insights into the competitiveness of different feedstocks in the region’s petrochemical sector
Trading Benefits
- Cross-Product Exposure: Provides simultaneous access to both propane and naphtha markets in the Far East
- Risk Management: Allows hedging against price volatility between propane and naphtha
- Spread Trading: Enables traders to capitalise on price differentials between these two key petrochemical feedstocks
This contract is particularly valuable for petrochemical companies, trading houses, and financial institutions active in the Far East NGL and naphtha markets. It offers a powerful tool for managing price risks and implementing sophisticated trading strategies that account for the relationship between propane and naphtha prices in the region.