The 2022 "Caspian & Central Asia Grain Forum," an international event in Uzbekistan, is focusing on the grain and oilseeds market in Russia and Central Asian countries. Dmitry Kozlov, from the Blago Group, discussed the prospects for the Russian oilseeds market for 2022/23, considering trade in the Central Asian region. He noted that while record sunflower harvest forecasts remain, weather risks could impact future harvests, with potential surplus and the need to update export records. The Caspian region and Central Asia present significant opportunities for Russian vegetable oils, with growing imports in countries like Uzbekistan, Iran, and Pakistan, benefiting from the development of the North-South transport corridor through the Caspian states.