U.S. ethanol exports were lower in June compared to May but remain much higher than year ago levels, according to the latest trade monitor report from the Renewable Fuels Association.

U.S. ethanol exports totaled 173.7 million gallons (mg) in June, down 6% from May amid volatility in key markets but still 30% higher than year-ago levels. Canada remained the top destination, increasing 6% to a six-month high of 64.9 mg. Exports to India surged 158% to 24.2 mg, the largest volume in five months. The European Union imported 20.3 mg, driven primarily by the Netherlands, though volumes were one-third lower than May. Ten additional markets made up the balance of U.S. ethanol exports in June, with notable shipments to South Korea (12.6 mg, up 16%), the Philippines (12.0 mg, up 5%), the United Kingdom (11.0 mg, down 64%), and Colombia (10.8 mg, down 17%). Notably, Brazil remained absent for the second consecutive month. Through the first half of 2025, U.S. ethanol exports totaled 1.06 billion gallons, a 13% increase over the same period in 2024.

Meanwhile, U.S. exports of dried distillers grains (DDGS) declined slightly in June to 917,307 metric tons (mt), reflecting mixed performance across major markets, with shipments to top customer Mexico declining 11% to 184,379 mt, while South Korea increased its purchases by 18% to 112,890 mt. Total U.S. DDGS exports for the first half of 2025 reached 5.42 million mt, down 8% from the same period in 2024.