The USDA has revised its forecast for global rapeseed production in 2023/24 MY upwards to 88.1 million tonnes, attributing the increase to Ukraine, Russia, and India. However, Russia's export ban on rapeseed, which has been extended until August 2024, could affect these projections. The ban, coupled with reduced supplies from Ukraine and higher canola prices in Canada, has led to a surge in rapeseed prices. Despite the increase, Canadian canola prices are still lower than EU rapeseed, which could result in increased European purchases if the trend continues.