Soybeans Brazil Last week was yet another that featured changing news of the U.S.-China trade war. Rumors of a possible 6 MMT quota for U.S. soybeans brought additional nervousness to Brazilian suppliers. On the other hand, however, Chinese buyers kept securing Brazilian spot soybeans, suggesting the U.S. quota had already been used and China still needed to buy more soybeans. There were several cargoes traded for October, November, and December either CNF China or FOB. Prices were 194-202X CNF for October and November, depending on the position, while December traded at 190F. It’s interesting to see December trading currently as it’s a volatile position being so close to the new-crop harvest. Last year, the Decem...
What You Need to Know Today: After a period of limited activity, USDA reported a sizeable 613 KMT in soybean export sales, including 330 KMT to China and 283 KMT to unknown destinations, potentially also China. The purchases represent a meaningful pickup in demand and bring China closer to ful...
Key Takeaways: Dry bulk markets remain mixed with Capesize vessels seeing continued pressure from weaker demand while fixtures and rate strength gradually increases towards the smaller vessel classes. Tanker markets are pulling back from their recent highs as tonnage moves out of the Mid...
The Trump import plan for 300,000 MT of beef supplies used for ground beef, i.e., lean trim, from September through November has, according to Secretary Brooke Rollins, brought some relief to beef prices. The Executive Order states that the Secretary of Agriculture will analyze and review the m...
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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.