a drop of about 1.1 Mt from 2017-18, as the sharp drop in output is partly offset by higher carry-in stocks of 2.4 Mt and steady imports of 0.1 Mt. Total disposition of canola is forecast to remain stable despite increased pressure from burdensome world oilseed and vegetable oil supplies. Canadian exports of canola are forecast to increase by 6%, to 11.5 Mt, as world demand for Canadian canola remains strong. Meanwhile domestic crushing is forecast to increase slightly to 9.2 Mt as the processing industry is expected to continue operating at near full capacity. Canadian production of canola oil and meal are forecast at 4.1 Mt and slightly over 5.0 Mt, respectively.