Attaché Report (GAIN)

Indonesia: Oilseeds and Products Update

Indonesian palm oil production is expected to benefit from favorable weather conditions in the upcoming months, fueling production increases.
Attaché Report (GAIN)

China: Oilseeds and Products Update

Reductions in government support to corn production encouraged Chinese farmers to plant more oilseeds, primarily soybeans.
A number of Cooperators held promotional events in May 2017, including the California Olive Oil Council, which is the most recent Cooperator to arrive in the Japanese market.
Timely spring rains and mild temperatures have contributed to improve yields expectations after a rather dry winter.
Attaché Report (GAIN)

China: Oilseeds and Products Update

China’s MY16/17 soybean production is forecast to recover to 12.5 million metric tons (MMT) from the 11.6 MMT in the previous year, compared to the USDA official data of 11.8 MMT.