Russian Grain Markets: 17-21 January 2022 The Russian domestic market fluctuated as it grew significantly in the beginning but then decreased. We see a moderate growth of prices in RUB which, due to a weakening of the ruble, is a decrease when expressed in dollars. Changes took place mainly in southern regions that are more sensitive to international price changes and dollar rate. Export milling wheat average offer price grew to $332/MT FOB Black Sea. Average purchase price decreased to RUB 16,450/MT CPT-port Black Sea. Feed barley average export price grew to $294/MT FOB Black Sea; average purchase price grew to RUB 14,950/MT. Feed corn average price grew to $278/MT FOB Black Sea while average purchase prices were stable within RUB 14,000...
Infrastructure investment due diligence
On behalf of a Canadian oilseed processer WPI's team provided market analysis, econometric modeling and financial due diligence in support of a $24 million-dollar investment in a Ukrainian crush plant. Consistent with WPI's findings, local production to supply the plant and the facility's output have expanded exponentially since the investment. WPI has conducted parallel work on behalf of U.S., South American and European clients, both private and public, in the agri-food space.
What You Need to Know Today: Markets got a surprise with a corn yield of 181.2 bushels/acre in the October WASDE, above the average estimate of 177.6 bushels/acre and up from USDA’s September estimate of 178.5 bushels/acre. Although stronger demand is expected to absorb some of the addit...
The USDA has lowered its 2026 red meat production forecasts slightly while forecasting a slight increase in broiler production. Beef is now projected at 24.802 billion pounds, 75 million pounds less than in September. Cow slaughter is expected to be up; however, this will be offset by lower ste...