While pork exports are down 6 percent from last year based on slower slaughter, those to China and Hong Kong increased notably during January-May with additional growth expected. As a result, steps are being taken to expand production. China Drives Pork Expansion Two pork-packing plants are under construction and one more is planned, the first new ones since 2004. They are intended to help meet demand that is driven by exports to China. USDA indicates exports to that country and Hong Kong are up 80 percent in the first five months of this year compared with a year ago. Overall, pork exports are down 6 percent from last year based on slower slaughter. The addition of these new plants could increase production up to 6 percent by the end of...
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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.