Export Sales and Shipments for April 18-24, 2025. Wheat: Net sales of 72,000 metric tons (MT) for 2024/2025 were down noticeably from the previous week and down 24 percent from the prior 4-week average. Export shipments of 491,700 MT were up 3 percent from the previous week and 9 percent from the prior 4-week average. The destinations were primarily to South Korea (165,500 MT), Mexico (69,700 MT), Taiwan (40,200 MT), Nigeria (39,000 MT), and Ecuador (36,200 MT). Corn: Net sales of 1,014,400 MT for 2024/2025 were down 12 percent from the previous week and 13 percent from the prior 4-week average. Export shipments of 1,598,100 MT were down 10 percent from the previous week and 11 percent from the prior 4-week average. The destinations were pr...
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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.