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Middle East, Mediterranean and Africa Regional Analysis

Regional Updates MEDITERRANEAN/MIDDLE EAST/NORTH AFRICA/AFRICA – MEA REGION Egypt’s recent massive wheat tender did not generate the 3.8 MMT of buying that GASC had planned. Reports say that the long delivery period – to April 2025 – coupled with the requirement for 270 day payment terms added too much risk to the business for most suppliers.  Egypt is reportedly talking directly to shippers regarding long term supplies of wheat in light of its failed 3.8 MMT wheat tender. Reports say that up to 1.8 MMT of wheat could be purchased this way. If purchases are agreed to, it is expected that most of the wheat would be Russian origin. Egypt’s government purchase of local wheat has reportedly reached 3.6 MMT...

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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.

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