Ukraine's domestic sunflower seed prices increased mainly due to devaluation of the national currency. Meanwhile, domestic rapeseed prices rose as buyers competed for limited resources. However, another factor may also contribute to price growth. Russian Grain Market Market Trends: 5-9 September 2016 The Russian grain market followed the trends of the previous week. GEOGRAPHICALLY 3rd grade soft milling wheat prices increased in Central (+$7.50/MT), Black Soil and Volga Valley (+$3.30-3.50/MT), and the South (+$5.40/MT), but they declined in Ural (-$1/MT) and Siberia (-$8/MT).4th grade milling wheat prices grew in Central (+$3.20/MT), Black Soil (+$1.20/MT) and Volga Valley (+$0.80/MT). However, they dropped in the South (-$0.20/MT), U...
Key Takeaways: Dry bulk markets remain mixed with Capesize vessels seeing continued pressure from weaker demand while fixtures and rate strength gradually increases towards the smaller vessel classes. Tanker markets are pulling back from their recent highs as tonnage moves out of the Mid...
Inflation is back in the driver’s seat, and agriculture is getting pulled in two directions. A stronger dollar is pressuring grains despite fresh Chinese buying, while renewed Middle East attacks lift crude oil. Higher energy prices can support commodities, but they also raise expenses an...
Regional News European grocery stores have been targeted by cybersecurity attacks this week, with major retailers in France and the Netherlands affected. In France, major grocers, including Carrefour, Intermarché, and Coopérative U, all suffered attacks in which freezer and...
From WPI Consulting
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.