In October 2023, EU oil extraction plants processed over 3 million tonnes of oilseeds, a slight increase from the previous month. From January to October, the total amount of oilseeds processed increased to over 32 million tonnes compared to the same period in 2022. Rapeseed processing saw a 6% increase in October and a 10% increase from January to October 2023, while soybean processing declined by about 20% in October and 6% since the beginning of the year. On the other hand, sunflower production has been steadily growing, with a 21% increase in October and a 20% increase since the start of the year.