Major grain producer has subpar 2018 harvest due to unfavorable weather.

Imports were down in 24 countries for which IGC provides data.

Soybean consumption forecast at record 353 million tonnes.

Would mark first year-over-year decline in six years, if realized.

Trade war continues to have major impact.

Largest soybean exporter filling void during U.S.-China trade war.

It predicts a second consecutive season of world stock depletion and strong global trade.

IGC forecasts decrease of less than 1% from its August projection.

Market faces tight 2018-19 as it awaits break on Russian exports.

U.S. market pressured by harvest.