Russian Grain Markets: 12-16 August 2019 Domestic prices in the European part of Russia mainly increased, partially because of the limited offer that resulted from many producers trying to determine what offer price to quote amid active demand from exporters and domestic animal feed producers. Meanwhile, those prices dropped in regions of the Asian part of Russia that were switching to 2019 production. The average export price for wheat (12.5 percent protein) fell to $194/MT FOB Black Sea, but the purchase prices grew to RUB 11,500-11,600/MT CPT-port Black Sea. For feed barley, the average export price rose to $180/MT FOB Black Sea, and the average purchase price increased to RUB 10,000/MT CPT-port Black Sea. GEOGRAPHICALLY 3rd grade so...
What You Need to Know Today: After a period of limited activity, USDA reported a sizeable 613 KMT in soybean export sales, including 330 KMT to China and 283 KMT to unknown destinations, potentially also China. The purchases represent a meaningful pickup in demand and bring China closer to ful...
Key Takeaways: Dry bulk markets remain mixed with Capesize vessels seeing continued pressure from weaker demand while fixtures and rate strength gradually increases towards the smaller vessel classes. Tanker markets are pulling back from their recent highs as tonnage moves out of the Mid...
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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.