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Black Sea Regional Analysis

Russian Grain Markets: 26 February–1 March 2024 Russian grain markets remained bearish following the global trend exports are the key driver. For several weeks in a row, Russian pea prices have climbed higher and higher and as long as there is no export duty for peas, this commodity will remain a favorite for many traders. All grains are under pressure from all sides – excessive stocks, bearish global sentiments, high export duties, and a relatively strong RUB.  All the above factors are dooming Russian grain commodities. Only 4th grade milling wheat remained relatively stable thanks to solid export demand as Russia won several large international tenders for March-April deliveries. However, Jordan’s tender for 60,0...

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Export Sales

Export Sales and Shipments for January 2 - 8, 2026. Wheat: Net sales of 156,300 metric tons (MT) for 2025/2026 were up 32 percent from the previous week, but down 21 percent from the prior 4-week average. Export shipments of 303,300 MT were up 76 percent from the previous week, but down 29 perc...

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Market Commentary: Strong Grain Demand, Technical Factors Stabilize CBOT

The CBOT finally saw bulls emerge after the past two days of selling as technical factors and strong corn and soybean demand supported positive sentiments. Futures were oversold based on short-term technical factors and, consequently, were ripe for a little bounce. The day’s news confirme...

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Summary of Futures

Mar 26 Corn closed at $4.22/bushel, up $0.0225 from yesterday's close.  Mar 26 Wheat closed at $5.125/bushel, up $0.02 from yesterday's close.  Mar 26 Soybeans closed at $10.425/bushel, up $0.0375 from yesterday's close.  Mar 26 Soymeal closed at $291.9/short ton, up $0.3 from ye...

feed-grains soy-oilseeds wheat

Export Sales

Export Sales and Shipments for January 2 - 8, 2026. Wheat: Net sales of 156,300 metric tons (MT) for 2025/2026 were up 32 percent from the previous week, but down 21 percent from the prior 4-week average. Export shipments of 303,300 MT were up 76 percent from the previous week, but down 29 perc...

feed-grains soy-oilseeds wheat

Market Commentary: Strong Grain Demand, Technical Factors Stabilize CBOT

The CBOT finally saw bulls emerge after the past two days of selling as technical factors and strong corn and soybean demand supported positive sentiments. Futures were oversold based on short-term technical factors and, consequently, were ripe for a little bounce. The day’s news confirme...

feed-grains soy-oilseeds wheat

Summary of Futures

Mar 26 Corn closed at $4.22/bushel, up $0.0225 from yesterday's close.  Mar 26 Wheat closed at $5.125/bushel, up $0.02 from yesterday's close.  Mar 26 Soybeans closed at $10.425/bushel, up $0.0375 from yesterday's close.  Mar 26 Soymeal closed at $291.9/short ton, up $0.3 from ye...

feed-grains soy-oilseeds wheat

Black Sea Regional Analysis

Russian Grain Markets: 5–9 January 2026 The first week of January is typically quiet for trading and logistics as Russia observes Orthodox Christmas. Activity remained subdued, although the ongoing Russo–Ukrainian war continued to shape market sentiment. Both sides carried out airst...

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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.

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