Prices continued to drop overall on the Russian grain markets, although there were slightly different patterns in a few regions. Meanwhile, Ukrainian grain prices mostly fell or were unchanged with those of milling wheat reflecting the seasonal slowdown in trading activity. Russian Grain Markets Market Trends: 24-28 April 2017 Grain prices continued to drop overall, more significantly in USD expression due to slight depreciation of the RUB, although they remained stable or increased slightly in a few regions.. GEOGRAPHICALLY 3rd grade soft milling wheat prices fell in Central, Volga Valley and Siberia (-$0.20/MT), Black Soil (-$0.30/MT), and the South (-$0.50/MT). However, they grew slightly in Ural (+$0.20/MT).4th grade soft milling w...
What You Need to Know Today: China’s state-run COFCO, in statements on Tuesday, implied that U.S. corn exports were currently uneconomical but hinted that the Middle Kingdom would import 3.5 MMT of the feed grain this year, with 1 MMT likely sourced from the U.S. Another drone attack has...
Key Takeaways: While soybean, palm, sunflower, and rapeseed oils dominate global vegetable oil markets, premium oils such as olive, avocado, coconut, and sesame command substantially higher prices due to their distinctive flavors, nutritional characteristics, and specialized culinary uses.. Ol...
Mediterranean/Middle East/North Africa/Africa – MEA Region Egypt’s Ministry of Supply reports that it will begin the sale of imported wheat through the Egyptian Mercantile Exchange. Sales are expected to be mainly to private-sector flour mills and are intended to stabilize wheat and...
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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.