According to a forecast by USDA-Analysts could increase global production of Sunflower seeds compared to the previous estimate of 49,2 million Tonnen increase to 50,3 million tonnes, which is, however, significantly inferior to the 2021/22 result (57,3 million tonnes). An increased adjustment was carried out for the Russian Federation – up to 15,5 (14,5; 15,5) million tons.
In addition, the forecast for world oil processing was also increased to 46,7 (45,3; 46,5) million tons due to increased adjustments for EU to 10,3 (9,9; 10) million tons, Russian Federation to 14,3 (13,5; 14,1) million tons and Argentina to 3,5 (3,4; 3,4) million tons.
The forecast for the worldwide export of Sunflowers in 2022/23, analysts left the total unchanged - at 3,6 (3,63; 3,9) million tons, while oil reserves in the new season may decrease slightly - to 6,9 (7, 4; 8,2 ) million tons. At the same time, the stock forecast for Ukraine was reduced to 3,4 (4; 4,8) million tons and Argentina to 626 (726; 376) thousand tons, while for the EU it was reduced to 0,8 (0,54; 1). ), 15) million tons and the Russian Federation was increased to 1,18 (1,13; 0,97) million tons.