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Black Sea Regional Analysis

Russian Grains Market: 15–19 September 2025 Bullish sentiment returned to the Russian grain markets during the third week of September, defying expectations of continued bearishness. Despite exportable surpluses and farmers’ need to generate cash to service rising interest-bearing loans — exacerbated by the war in Ukraine and broader economic stagnation — the market turned upward. The key driver is the milling quality of this year’s wheat crop. As farmers realized the milling wheat ratio may fall short of expectations, they raised offers. Exporters, surprisingly, accepted these higher prices. Russian wheat remains among the most competitive in the Black Sea region, but rising export duties and farmers’ pr...

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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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