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Black Sea Regional Analysis

Russian Grain Markets: 21 – 25 October 2024The Russian grain markets remained stable on the export front and slightly bearish after recent peaks. Domestic prices are trying to catch up with export price levels and even in Siberia, prices were recovering. Global pricing effects export prices in the Black Sea region and this in turn affects domestic prices as exportable surplus is still huge and the domestic industry is not really competing with the global demand, especially wheat. Also, export duties keep growing as if hoping that the world will turn upside down and follow the Russian government trend or at least this seems that this is part of the game.Weekly exports remain stable at around 1 MMT, mostly wheat. October grain exports may hit...

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feed-grains soy-oilseeds wheat

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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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