Russian Grain Markets: 14-18 November 2022 Russia continues to harvest a record crop - over 150 MMT currently. Even more interesting are current Russian stocks and carryover. Russian Statistics Agency reported that as of 1 November, Russia’s grain stocks are 42.6 MMT, up 31 percent from 2021. Wheat stocks showed 28.9 MMT which is up 9.3 MMT (48 percent) from last year. Corn stock are at 2.3 MMT, down 1.8 MMT or 44 percent less than a year ago. With relatively high stocks and a record crop, prices for grains in Russia are under severe pressure. Reopening of the UN humanitarian aid corridor for Ukraine makes it even worse. The agreement was extended for another 120 days thus calming down the world community and global grain trad...
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.