Russian Grain Markets: 27 September-1 October 2021 Pricing trends of the previous week persisted: wheat and barley domestic prices increased moderately in the European part of Russia and significantly in the Asian part, especially in the Ural region. New harvest domestic corn prices continued to decrease. Export milling wheat average price decreased slightly to $307/MT FOB Black Sea. Average purchase price decreased slightly to RUB 16,400/MT CPT-port Black Sea. Feed barley average export price remained stable at $265/MT FOB Black Sea; average purchase price remained at RUB 15,100/MT. Feed corn average export price increased to $268/MT FOB Black Sea while average purchase price decreased to 14,400/MT CPT-port. GEOGRAPHICALLY 3rd gr...
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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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”...