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Middle East, Mediterranean and Africa Regional Analysis

Regional Updates MEDITERRANEAN/MIDDLE EAST/NORTH AFRICA/AFRICA – MEA REGION Algeria decided to bar French companies from its wheat import tenders due to France’s support for Morocco’s continued sovereignty over the Western Sahara region. All tender participants have been advised that offering French wheat will no longer be allowed. Morocco annexed the Western Sahara in 1975 – Algeria has not accepted this.  Algeria is expected to buy as much as 3 MMT of Russian wheat in 2024/25, according to the Russian trade mission in Algiers. Since July, excluding the latest tender, Algeria has purchased 978,000 MT of Russian wheat. Africa is reported to import 40 MMT of wheat per year – 90 percent of Africa’s...

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Market Commentary: Strong Grain Demand, Technical Factors Stabilize CBOT

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Black Sea Regional Analysis

Russian Grain Markets: 5–9 January 2026 The first week of January is typically quiet for trading and logistics as Russia observes Orthodox Christmas. Activity remained subdued, although the ongoing Russo–Ukrainian war continued to shape market sentiment. Both sides carried out airst...

feed-grains soy-oilseeds wheat

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feed-grains soy-oilseeds wheat

Black Sea Regional Analysis

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FOB Prices and Freight Rates App (Updated 14 January)

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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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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