Russian Grain Markets: 3-7 June 2019 Prices on the domestic market continued to either decrease moderately or remain stable in RUB expression. Export prices for 2019 wheat (12.5 percent protein content) rose slightly in their bottom segment to $196-198/MT FOB Black Sea, while that average price for 2018 wheat was again steady at $208/MT FOB with little trade. The average export price for 2019 feed barley remained at $170/MT FOB Black Sea. GEOGRAPHICALLY 3rd grade soft milling wheat prices were steady in Siberia and Ural but fell in Volga Valley and Central (-RUB 40-50/MT) as well as the South (-RUB 85/MT) and Black Soil (-RUB 100/MT). 4th grade soft milling wheat prices decreased in the South (-RUB 350/MT), Central and Volga Valley (-R...
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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.