Sorting Through the Hazards
With over 100 million people and an investment grade rating, the Philippines is an important player in the global agricultural market.
The Philippines: Helping Tear Down the Blendwall Limits for Ethanol
The Philippines is the second-largest and fastest-growing market for ethanol exports as well as one of the few in the world that is truly short on supplies.
The Philippines: A Key Market for U.S. Soymeal
As U.S. soybean processors have seen a decline in domestic soymeal demand because of competition from DDGS and rapeseed meal, they have worked to expand the volume of exports. One market where they have been very successful is the Philippines.
Fertilizer Use in the Philippines
The Philippines’ fairly liberal fertilizer regime aligns domestic prices with international benchmarks. As a result, fertilizer use is reduced when prices rise, leading to yields well below the regional average.
Commodity Market Review
Although agricultural crops are included in the general category of commodities as well as every commodity index, certain distinctions cause their prices to often move more independently from those for copper, gold and crude oil.
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