UK cereals supply and demand estimates

• A significantly smaller wheat crop outweighs increased imports and heavier carry-in stocks. Despite a fall in domestic consumption, these tighter supplies leave a tighter wheat balance for the 2024/25 season. 
• For barley, while a larger crop outweighs fewer imports and carry-in stocks, an uptick in domestic consumption leads to a tighter than average balance this season.
• For the 2024/25 season, maize usage is expected to increase in both the human and industrial sector and animal feed production.
• Despite increased consumption on the year, the oat balance is heavier than average, due to a larger oat crop.

Next update: January 2025

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