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Black Sea Regional Analysis

Russian Grain Markets: 9 – 13 December 2024Russian grain markets remained relatively stable but, in some areas, especially export platform, prices were bearish. Part of the reason behind a bearish trend is the potential decrease of stocks. As of early December, stocks of agricultural companies in Russia dropped by 21.3 percent versus last year showing 31.70 MMT. A month ago, this comparison was only 16.2 percent down versus last year. The biggest drop in stocks has been registered in the Black Soil region and export areas near ports. At the same time, grain stocks in Siberia are slightly higher than a year ago. Prices appreciated in the Black Soil Region and in the south, were stable in the Urals, and depreciated in Siberia.Russia most like...

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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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