IGC sees country’s 2023-24 shipments reaching 5.4 million tonnes.

Participants get firsthand look at US crop, export logistics.

Country is top EU importer of sunflower seeds from Ukraine.

USDA report sees growing crush to meet meal, oil demand.

Improved yields, mostly favorable weather help totals.

Government’s first official forecast calls for 6% growth to 28 million tonnes.

Production projected to increase by 62% as lengthy drought subsides.

It has received 7.7 million tonnes of products, as of mid-June.

Could complicate ongoing trade dispute with US, Canada.

Demand increasing from starch, animal feed sectors.