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Black Sea Regional Analysis

Russian Grain Markets: 22–26 April 2024 Russian analysts are beginning to worry that this season’s grain production in Russia may drop from almost 145 MMT in 2023 to 135 MMT because of the drought in Southern Federal District – the wheat belt of Russia. Russian Ministry of Agriculture forecasts wheat production down to 88 MMT versus 90 MMT, barley production is now 18 MMT versus 19.5 MMT, and corn is 15 MMT versus 18.8 MMT. The 2023 crop produced 93 MMT of wheat, barley – 21.1 MMT, and corn – 16.6 MMT. Earlier, the industry was expecting rains, and the forecast was still around 140 MMT but now the rains are scarce and if the drought continues it may have a severe impact in Russia’s south. All the statis...

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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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