Canadian exports of mustard seed to the US will be pressured by increased US production. However, total Canadian exports are forecast to be higher due to strong demand in Asia, especially Bangladesh. Domestic use is expected to remain stable. Turkish lentil production is expected to be below average and carry-in stocks were low. Therefore Canadian lentil exports are expected to be strong.
Domestic consumption is forecast to increase slightly.
Carry-out stocks are expected to increase, but still remain low. Exports are expected to increase only slightly due to competition from Hungary, other central European countries and Argentina. Some fields had to be worked-down because of the midge, thereby decreasing the expected harvested area.