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Middle East, Mediterranean, and Africa Regional Analysis

Mediterranean/Middle East/North Africa/Africa – MEA Region Grain markets in the MENA region are quiet due to the Musim Eid holidays that extends through 9 June.  The FAO forecast Egypt to have above average grain crops in 2025, much of which is due to improved availability of high yielding seed stocks and higher government set purchase prices for wheat. Imports for 2024/25 are seen as reaching 14 MMT for wheat with corn imports at 8 MMT. Wheat imports are also said to be higher due to increased levels of wheat flour exports by Egypt. Sudan is the largest importer of Egyptian wheat flour. Actual cereal production for 224 is seen as 9.4 MMT for wheat and 7.2 MMT for corn. Egypt’s CNF cost for wheat is about $230 to $240 depen...

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European Market Analysis

Regional News  The U.S. is not the only country suffering from tight cattle supplies and rising beef values, as the EU is battling the same problem. Across the EU, there is a shortage of slaughter cattle that continues to intensify and drive prices higher. Germany is seeing slightly greate...

FOB Prices and Freight Rates App (Updated 10 September)

WPI Grain Prices and Freight Rate App Note: you can also visit the app directly by clicking here. Supplemental Information The section below offers a concise view of the options available in the current version of the WPI FOB Price and Freight Rate app, along with a short “How To”...

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Market Commentary: A Tale of Two Markets: Grains Consolidate While Cattle Correction Accelerates

Note: WPI’s data supplier for futures pricing and data experienced a significant outage on Tuesday, 9 September. All prices/quotes in this article are believed to be correct, but clients should double-check values before acting on any information contained herein.  The ag markets sho...

feed-grains soy-oilseeds wheat

European Market Analysis

Regional News  The U.S. is not the only country suffering from tight cattle supplies and rising beef values, as the EU is battling the same problem. Across the EU, there is a shortage of slaughter cattle that continues to intensify and drive prices higher. Germany is seeing slightly greate...

FOB Prices and Freight Rates App (Updated 10 September)

WPI Grain Prices and Freight Rate App Note: you can also visit the app directly by clicking here. Supplemental Information The section below offers a concise view of the options available in the current version of the WPI FOB Price and Freight Rate app, along with a short “How To”...

feed-grains soy-oilseeds wheat

Market Commentary: A Tale of Two Markets: Grains Consolidate While Cattle Correction Accelerates

Note: WPI’s data supplier for futures pricing and data experienced a significant outage on Tuesday, 9 September. All prices/quotes in this article are believed to be correct, but clients should double-check values before acting on any information contained herein.  The ag markets sho...

feed-grains soy-oilseeds wheat

Summary of Futures

Dec 25 Corn closed at $4.1975/bushel, down $0.02 from yesterday's close.  Dec 25 Wheat closed at $5.2025/bushel, down $0.035 from yesterday's close.  Nov 25 Soybeans closed at $10.3125/bushel, down $0.025 from yesterday's close.  Dec 25 Soymeal closed at $289/short ton, up $3.4 f...

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