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Black Sea Regional Analysis

Russian Grain Markets: 2 – 6 December 2024Export duties were the key driver followed by forex and increased freight costs for rail deliveries which are the main channel of grain delivery to the ports both from Russian territory and occupied territories of Ukraine. Before, freight was not a major factor but now it is! Some traders are switching to truck deliveries if distances are relatively small as fuel in Russia is inexpensive compared to the rest of the world. All of the above hinders Russian farmers from receiving the price they deserve and the price which the global market is prepared to pay. December wheat exports are estimated at around 3.5 MMT which is slightly lower than the average for the past several years.Russian wheat des...

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WPI’s team was retained by the governing board of a U.S. industry organization to review a decision, reached by vote, to invest significant assets into the development and management of an export trading company. WPI’s team conducted a formal review of this decision and concluded that the current level of market saturation would limit the benefits of the investment. Based on WPI’s analysis and recommended actions, the board subsequently reversed its decision and undertook a strategic planning effort to identify more impactful investments. On behalf of numerous clients, WPI has not only assisted in identifying strategic paths but also advised their implementation.

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