Russian Grain Markets: 6-10 September 2021 Prices for grain crops in the domestic Russian market mainly increased. In the Ural region and in some areas in the Volga Valley region prices grew more significantly (due to lower average yields), while in the Southern, Central and Black Soil regions prices either increased insignificantly or slightly decreased. Export milling wheat average price increased to $310/MT FOB Black Sea (as wheat export duty kept growing). Average purchase price remained at RUB 16,350/MT CPT-port Black Sea. Feed barley average export price grew to $262/MT FOB Black Sea, average purchase price remained at RUB 15,200/MT. Feed corn average export price for 2021 corn amounted to $260/MT FOB Black Sea. GEOGRAPHICALLY 3rd...
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.