U.S. Soy Export Sales Exporters of U.S. soybeans and soy products must have been somewhat disappointed with today’s USDA export sales report, which indicated last week’s sales for all thee commodities were below the past four-week average. Net soybean export sales for 2017/18 shipment totaled only 371,300 MT, 63 percent below the last four-week average. The sales were primarily to Indonesia (133,300 MT), the Netherlands (82,000 MT), Mexico (53,000 MT), Taiwan (26,400 MT) and Japan (22,000 MT). Sales for shipment in 2018/19 totaled 166,500 MT, mostly to unknown destinations (109,000 MT) and Mexico (39,900 MT). Soybean exports totaled 446,100 MT, destined mainly to China (127,800 MT), Indonesia (94,400 MT), the Netherlands (82,0...
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: Consumer spending is a key driver of the U.S. economy, and the latest retail sales data indicate that spending remains robust despite inflation. In September, total retail and food service sales rose more than 6 percent year-over-year, with food service spending up 7 percent and...
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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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.