Exports are expected to increase, due to growing demand. For 2000-2001, exports and domestic use are forecast to increase. Total supply is forecast to decrease because of lower production and carry-in stocks. Exports are expected to remain stable, while domestic use increases in line with the growing domestic bird seed and confectionary processing industries. The average price over both confectionary and oilseed types is forecast to increase marginally, because of stronger world demand.
Total use is forecast to increase.
Average over all types, grades and markets.