Total soybean consumption is expected to increase.

Domestic soybean production is driven by a policy to prevent the oversupply of rice.

About 75% of wheat area was planted with certified seed in 2015.

The country is an insignificant producer of wheat, dependent almost entirely on foreign imports.

Early data indicates that farmers plan to reduce their planting for market year 2016-17.

Soybean meal remains at the top of protein meals used by the livestock industry.

Corn is preferred compared to feed wheat prices.

Afghanistan remains Pakistan’s sole export market.

Crop output of around 310 million tonnes expected for second straight year.

Country is completely dependent on imports to supply its market.