Russian Grain Markets: 22-26 March 2021 Milling wheat, feed wheat and feed corn prices in all regions of Russia decreased moderately, while feed barley prices moved in different directions. Export milling wheat average price decreased to $257/MT FOB Black Sea. The average purchase price decreased to RUB 14,200/MT CPT-port Black Sea. Feed barley average export price decreased to $233/MT FOB Black Sea; the average purchase price remained at RUB 15,300/MT. Feed corn average export price decreased to $257/MT FOB Black Sea. GEOGRAPHICALLY 3rd grade soft milling wheat prices remained unchanged in the Central and Ural regions, decreased in Black Soil (-RUB 50/MT), Volga Valley (-RUB 40/MT); and Southern (-RUB 115/MT), but slightly grew in...
What You Need to Know Today: Commodities were mostly lower across the board today after yesterday’s Federal Reserve meeting hinted at a potential interest rate hike later in 2026. The dollar index reached its highest level in over a year, and a strong dollar makes U.S. agricultural expor...
Key Market Insights Geopolitical Limbo: Geopolitical risk remained a key driver across global commodity markets today. President Trump stated that the Iran memorandum of understanding is not yet final and warned that military action could resume if negotiations fail. Both sides continue w...
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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.