# Sunflower seeds: USDA predicts decline in production - Mundus Agri

> The USDA forecasts global sunflower seed production for 2019/20 at just under 51 million tonnes, about 1.1% below the current season. Eastern European yields were record-high in 2018/19, and the forecast reflects average yields at planting.

- Date: 2019-05-16 · published 2019-05-16T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: report · region Global · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/59189-sunflower-seeds-usda-predicts-decline-in-production-mundus-agri
- Commodities: [Sunflower Meal](https://feedsoft.ai/c/SUNMEAL.md)

## Why it matters

A slightly smaller global sunflower seed crop tightens the outlook for sunflower meal and oil supply, which is mildly supportive for prices.

## Read by commodity

- SUNMEAL: bullish ▲

## Sources

- mundus-agri.eu: https://www.mundus-agri.eu/news/sunflower-seeds-usda-predicts-decline-production.n13111.html

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