Russian Grain Markets: 26–30 June 2023 Russian Grain Union is estimating the Russian grain crop at 130-140 MMT and export potential at 55 MMT. The Union is not expecting a record crop again and is estimating a 10 percent decline. A pessimistic scenario discussed by some domestic analysts shows 120 MMT of grains and 78 MMT of wheat, others predict 87 MMT of wheat. Wheat During 2022, Russia produced a record 157.7 MMT of grains of which 104.2 MMT was wheat. Preliminary estimates of 2022/23 grain exports totaled 61.8 MMT. Ninety-three percent of winter wheat is reported in good condition, however in certain areas winter wheat was replanted. Spring wheat planting showed 13.8 Mha which is very close to a 12-year record and is up...
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If the media headlines and Trump critics are to be believed, President Trump is headed to Beijing this Thursday in a weakened position. China is in control, it has the upper hand, and expectations are very low. These are the same critics that argue against overly simplistic zero-sum analyses in...
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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.