Dry weather in Australia is affecting canola growth, but rain is expected in the coming days. US soybean harvest is going well with 64% in good to excellent condition. The European Black Sea region is expecting favorable rainfall. MATIF canola prices have increased due to higher US soybean futures and the strengthening vegetable oil complex. The European Union's oilseed imports are strong, and EU oilseed processing has increased by 7%. However, the European Commission has lowered its estimate for average sunflower yield in Bulgaria to 180 kg/ha, the weakest in the last 15 years. Russia's sunflower harvest is 24% complete with an average yield of 169 kg/ha, while Ukraine's yields are higher at 204 kg/ha. From October 1, Russia will increase the export duty on sunflower meal and keep the export duty on crude sunflower oil unchanged. Global sunflower oil exports are expected to fall in the 2024/25 season, leading to higher prices.