Russia and Ukraine have both released the total volumes of their respective grain exports for MY 2016/17. Ukraine has also reportedly experienced a very significant expansion in sunflower oil production and exports. Russian Grain Markets: 3-7 July 2017 Market Trends Prices rose under the influence of growing demand from exporters, but they deceased in USD expression because of the weakening ruble. GEOGRAPHICALLY 3rd grade soft milling wheat prices increased in the South (+$2.10/MT) as well as Central, Volga Valley and Ural (+$0.40-0.70/MT), but they remained stable in Siberia and Black Soil.4th grade soft milling wheat prices grew in the South (+$3.50/MT) as well as Volga Valley and Black Soil (+$0.50-0.70/MT), fell in Central (-$0.20/...
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...
Tanker-tracking data shows a smaller recovery in oil flowing through the Strait of Hormuz than previously thought. Energy Secretary Chris Wright, speaking by video to an international energy conference in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, said that oil moving through the strait was back to 80 to 90 percent...
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...
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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.