Regional Updates MEDITERRANEAN/MIDDLE EAST/NORTH AFRICA/AFRICA – MEA REGION Egypt and India are discussing a possible arrangement for the trade of Egyptian fertilizer for Indian wheat – an arrangement that could benefit both countries. Egypt is the world’s fifth largest exporter of fertilizer and fertilizer is its second largest export. India has been on Egypt’s approved wheat suppliers list since 2022. Egypt plans to expand its local wheat storage capacity to 3.2 MMT by the end of 2023. $48.5 million is being spent on new strategic warehouses in the Luxor area with additional storage planned for the Suez region. The overall program intends to double the available wheat reserves in Egypt. Turkey is being su...
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.