Russian Grain Markets: 31 January-4 February 2022 Wheat prices on the Russian domestic market decreased (due to active demand for wheat from Kazakhstan wheat prices in Siberia grew) while feed barley and corn prices remained high. The ruble strengthened so EXW prices expressed in the U.S. dollar grew. Export duties for wheat slightly decreased, for barley and corn they grew. Meanwhile, export milling wheat average offer price decreased to $321/MT FOB Black Sea. Average purchase price decreased to RUB 16,000/MT CPT-port Black Sea. Feed barley average export price decreased to $292/MT FOB Black Sea; average purchase price grew to RUB 15,600/MT. Feed corn average price remained at $282/MT FOB Black Sea while average purchase prices remained...
What You Need to Know Today: Crude oil prices extended their rally today, supported by several developments, including escalating Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabian oil infrastructure and growing concerns about supply disruptions. The Trump administration is reportedly preparing to remove 50 perc...
Regional News Dry weather across the UK and Europe is becoming increasingly concerning for the 2027 crops as planting intentions are lowered amid dry soil conditions. Delayed sowing or establishment under adverse conditions could leave crops more vulnerable to frost/freeze events and dise...
From WPI Consulting
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.