Given the expanded canola processing capacity in western Canada, domestic crush is expected to increase to a record of 3.0 Mt. Due to strong export demand, 1997-98 ending stocks are expected to remain low. The increase in supplies is expected to support increased domestic and export demand. Soybeans Soybean production is expected to reach a record 2.65 Mt, due to increased area, which will support reduced imports, record domestic and export demand. Ending Stock Avg. Excludes exports of oilseed products.
Grand total excludes food and industrial use of flaxseed.
Statistics Canada, Cereals and Oilseeds Review Series, Cat.