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The European Union-28 (EU-28) is the largest export market for U.S. tree nuts. In 2017, tree nut shipments from the United States to the EU-28 reached $2.7 billion.

Drought and high temperatures negatively affected oilseeds yields in many regions of the EU. Particularly rapeseed production suffered from the unfavorable weather conditions.

The dry summer months and limited feed supplies are anticipated to accelerate the slaughter of cattle and hogs this year.

The EU-28 chicken sector is expected to grow in 2018 and 2019, driven a by slow but steady increase in domestic demand.

The EU is plagued by a highly regulated system that has hindered its ability to react to the supply shortfalls seen over the last few years.

EU farmers are expecting a sizeable grain crop of 292 million metric tons in marketing year 2013/14.

The EU is highly dependent on imports of oilseeds and oilseeds products (protein meals and vegetable oils) to meet demand for food, feed and industrial uses, including biofuels production.