Mediterranean/Middle East/North Africa/Africa – MEA Region Egypt’s government purchased 3.93 MMT of local wheat from this year’s harvest an increase from last year’s 3.43 MMT purchase. The government had originally targeted a very enthusiastic 5.0 MMT. The local wheat harvest was completed in August. Egypt’s “Future of Egypt” (Mostakbal Misr) purchasing agency reportedly booked 200,000 MT of French wheat and several shipments of Ukraine and Romanian wheat – all in private negotiations. Some news reports say that the purchases from France could be as high as 400,000 MT. Prices are estimated to be between $265 and 270 MT CNF. Egypt’s Cairo Poultry has seen first-half 2025 profits increase...
From WPI Consulting
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.