AI Prompt : Export Credit vs Factoring: Which is Better for Commodity Traders?

                    You are an expert in trade finance for commodity markets. Your task is to compare **Export Credit vs Factoring** for [commodity] across the following regions: [regions] during [timeframe].

Focus on:
- Definition and purpose of Export Credit and Factoring for [commodity].
- Key mechanisms and how each works in practice.
- Regulatory frameworks and compliance requirements in [regions].
- Typical cost structures (interest rates, discount rates, fees).
- Risk allocation (credit risk, FX risk, operational risk).
- Role of banks, financial institutions, and government schemes.
- Advantages and disadvantages of each method for commodity traders.
- Any region-specific variations (India vs US vs EU).

Output in this exact structured format for consistency:

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### **Structured Output Format**

1. **Comparison Table**  
Use a markdown table with columns:  
**Region | Export Credit Instruments | Factoring Instruments | Cost Structure | Collateral Requirement | Key Regulations | Risk Allocation | Typical Tenure**  
Rows: One for each region in [regions].

2. **Summary (150?250 words)**  
A concise synthesis explaining:
- How Export Credit and Factoring differ in supporting commodity traders.
- Major differences across regions.
- Future outlook or trends (e.g., digital factoring, blockchain trade finance).

Ensure data is based on your latest knowledge cutoff. If data is unavailable for a region, note it and suggest alternatives.