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Black Sea Regional Analysis

Russian Grain Markets: 12 – 16 December 2022    Russian grain markets remain bearish with many factors putting pressure on the market including but not limited to export duties, a relatively strong local currency, a record crop, and competition with Ukrainian wheat and corn in the Black Sea area. The government is watching and adjusting export duties accordingly leaving farmers and traders only a small margin. The only buyer which is stable and pays well on the market is the government. However, only around 200,000 MT are left to be bought in the intervention fund and this does not resolve the issue of pricing for the Russian farmer. A record crop and the slow pace of exports this season are going to continue feeding the b...

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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”...

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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.

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