ASX Grain Futures

The grain futures and options market for Australian grain

 10 million tonnes and growing

ASX Grain Futures and Options provide you with a way to manage your price risk as well as facilitate price discovery in track markets for Australian wheat, feed barley, sorghum and canola. 

ASX Grain Futures and Options has now traded in excess of 10 million tonnes of Australian grain and oilseed since inception. More than 4 million tonnes traded in 2007/2008. The significant growth in market activity is great news for all concerned as it means hedging either with futures or options is an increasingly accessible alternative to manage risk.

The main advantages of trading ASX are

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Getting started

Education

An understanding of what derivatives are and how they can be used is required to fully appreciate the benefits and risks of hedging and trading. The following link contains relevant information and useful case studies to explain the principles involved.

Workshops

If you are interested to improve your understanding of grain marketing concepts and risk management strategies and would like to attend a workshop contact ASX. 

ASX Grain Futures Education Workshop

Students

ASX is happy to work with students interested in grain marketing and risk management.  

Market Updates

Updates are issued monthly. To register, refer to the top right hand corner of this page.

ASX submissions: Wheat Export Marketing

ASX Grain Futures and Options are tools that the Australian Grain Industry can use to manage price risk, provide transparent price information, allocate grain stocks and protect payment security. The development of the market thus far has been very encouraging and the potential for the market is significant.

Wheat Export Marketing Consultation Committee

The submission highlights the role played by futures exchanges in grain markets around the world and the benefits they provide.

    Senate Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport Committee

    Inquiry into the Wheat Export Marketing Bill 2008 and Wheat Export Marketing (Repeal and Consequential Amendments) Bill 2008

    Market Quotes: Price, Volume, Options

    Contract Specifications

    Market Information

    Trading Information

    Delivery Information

    ASX Grain Futures are deliverable contracts because commodity futures are most effective when they remain true to the underlying physical market. If you are planning to make or take delivery you will find all the relevant delivery information in the following link.

    Code Information

    Information for Brokers

    Australian Grain Industry Information

    Australian Grain Industry Events

    If your industry is exposed to grain price risk and is planning a conference or like event please contact ASX.

    Upcoming Events

    ASX Grain Futures sponsored VFF Crop Nights 2005