The USDA forecasts a 7% increase in global oilseed production for the 2023/24 season, reaching a record 672.0 Mt, driven by growth in soybean production in South America and sunflower seeds in the EU. However, global soybean prices could be pressured by slower economic growth in China and the EU, increased domestic oilseed production, and expanded soybean acreage in South America. Despite this, global oilseed consumption and trade are expected to grow, with soybean processing and consumption accounting for most of the growth. Global vegetable oil production could also rise by 3%, with China, India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh contributing most to the growth in world vegetable oil stocks. Argentina's soybean production is expected to increase, accounting for over half of the production increase, with Brazil, Uruguay, and Paraguay contributing significantly as well.