The U.S. has traditionally had a positive trade balance in agricultural goods, though it has fluctuated depending on the value of the dollar and global economic conditions. On a value basis, exports have been relatively static in recent years while imports have been rising. Agricultural exports took a hit as a result of the trade war with China, though it has been very product specific. Bulk agricultural exports declined by nearly $10 billion over the past two years but have rebounded slightly in the first quarter of fiscal year 2020. Soybeans were the largest export losers followed by feed grains, and these two categories have seen the largest improvements in recent months. By contrast, bulk agricultural imports have been static wit...
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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.