Russian Grain Markets: 11-15 October 2021 The average prices on the Russian grain market showed minimal growth. One of the main factors preventing further significant growth is that it’s impossible for the Russian exporters to continue increasing their offer prices (or their product will become uncompetitive), thus, their purchase prices growth also slowed down or stopped. The exporters should also take into account export duties that have continued to increase, although slowly. Export milling wheat average price grew to $314/MT FOB Black Sea. Average purchase price remained at RUB 16,400/MT CPT-port Black Sea. Feed barley average export price grew to $268/MT FOB Black Sea; average purchase price remained at RUB 15,100/MT. Feed corn...
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We have described the long-term investment climate in crop and livestock production, using data primarily from the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA). The data provided background on the current investment climate and outlook for agricultural capital formation. Our conclusion was that investment...
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Weighing in on strategic realignment
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.