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Oilseed Highlights

The market has been very focused on China as the driver of global soybean and soymeal demand for good reason. However, there are other populous countries displaying equal if not stronger growth in soymeal consumption. Indonesia to Finally Begin Collecting Palm Oil Export Tax On 16 July, the Indonesian government will begin collecting the palm oil export tax that had been announced in March but delayed because of administrative issues. It will be in effect any time the oil's reference price falls below $750/MT. The tax rates will be $50/MT for crude palm oil and $30/MT for refined palm oil. The government expects to collect the equivalent of about $337.6 million. The revenue will be used for partially funding the new internal biodiesel sub...

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WPI’s team was retained by the governing board of a U.S. industry organization to review a decision, reached by vote, to invest significant assets into the development and management of an export trading company. WPI’s team conducted a formal review of this decision and concluded that the current level of market saturation would limit the benefits of the investment. Based on WPI’s analysis and recommended actions, the board subsequently reversed its decision and undertook a strategic planning effort to identify more impactful investments. On behalf of numerous clients, WPI has not only assisted in identifying strategic paths but also advised their implementation.

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