Much like the U.S. historically, Brazil’s capacity to store its grain (wheat, coarse grains, rice, soybeans) output has been increasing with its production gains. According to the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics, the number of silos being built is growing faster than bulk or flat warehouses. Other types of storage, including inflatable bag facilities, still comprise nearly 2 percent of the facilities. U.S. storage capacity is 113 percent of production but has slow growth. Because of its huge storage capacity, the U.S. has been considered the supplier of last resort. Over half of U.S. grain storage is on farms and the remainder at commercial operations. Brazilian storage capacity is at 64 percent of grain output...
Key Takeaways: On Friday afternoon, President Trump announced that Russia will “immediately supply over 300,000 Tons of Diesel Fuel” to the United States. The deal, typical of this administration, is light on details but promises an additional 500,000 tons in November and 1 m...
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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.