With a stable reference price of $242.0 per ton, buyers can plan procurement budgets with predictable cost structures, eliminating price uncertainty. Combined with suppliers in both the U.S. and India—offering proximity and cost diversity—buyers gain access to multiple sourcing options that balance freshness, logistics efficiency, and cost. The availability of multiple trade terms like DAP, CIF, and DDP gives buyers flexibility to tailor delivery and risk responsibilities to their own supply chain setup.