Russian Grain Markets: 20-24 July 2020 Wheat prices on the domestic market hit bottom and started growing in some regions. Meanwhile, on the export market milling wheat average 2020 yield price remained at $210/MT FOB Black Sea. The average purchase price didn’t change either and amounted to RUB 13,500-13,600/MT. 2020 feed barley average export price grew to $189/MT FOB Black Sea, purchase price remained at RUB 11,100/MT CPT-port Black Sea. Feed corn average export price didn’t change and amounted to $184/MT FOB Black Sea. Geographically 3rd grade soft milling wheat prices decreased in the Central region (-RUB 135/MT), Black Soil (-RUB 50/MT), Ural (-RUB 340/MT) and Siberia (-RUB 85/MT), but grew in Southern (+RUB 350/M...
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...
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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.