UK cereals supply and demand estimates

• A smaller wheat crop outweighs heavier carry-in stocks and increased imports. This, combined with an uptick in domestic consumption, leaves a tighter wheat balance for the 2023/24 season.
• For barley, despite expectations of a slight fall in overall domestic consumption, lower availability leads to a tighter than average balance this season.
• Maize imports in the 2023/24 season are expected to rise for increased usage in animal feed production.
• A smaller oat crop leads to a tight looking balance this season.

Next update: 25 January 2023

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