Exports of products should increase because of higher processing capacity in Western Canada. Oat prices are expected to decrease, in line with other coarse grain prices. Imports of US corn are significantly higher due to strong feed demand and increased domestic use for the production of ethanol. However, imports are expected to remain high. Domestic use is below earlier forecasts because the new ethanol plant in Quebec is not expected to reach full capacity until mid-1999.
Domestic crush is at a record despite low crush margins.
Exports are expected to increase. Domestic use is expected to increase but by less than expected, since the Ste. Agathe plant is unlikely to open. Exports are forecast to increase. Strong EU demand, combined with low stocks, has resulted in very high flax prices recently.