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Vietnam Growing as Market for U.S. Ethanol

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Vietnam is growing as a market for U.S. agricultural products, including ethanol, according to a new report from USDA’s Foreign Agriculture Service. The United States was the largest supplier of ethanol to Vietnam last year at $4.3 million, with a market share of 58 percent. This year, the International Energy Agency forecasts Vietnam to consume around 2.9 billion gallons of …

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Ethanol Exports Up in May

Cindy Zimmerman

U.S. ethanol exports increased 11% in May from April’s sharp downturn as shipments strengthened across most major markets, according to the latest export update from the Renewable Fuels Association. Ethanol exports totaled 189.7 million gallons (mg) in May, with Canada remaining the top destination as exports to that country were up 18% to a six-month high of 76.3 mg. Exports …

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Export Exchange 2026 Set for Seattle

Cindy Zimmerman

Export Exchange 2026 is set for October 15-17 in Seattle, WA. Export Exchange is a biennial event sponsored by the U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council, Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) and Growth Energy bringing together U.S. suppliers of coarse grains and co-products, industry representatives and members of the grain trade with international buyers and end-users of coarse grains and co-products, including …

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Ethanol Exports Still Strong in February

Cindy Zimmerman

Despite a one percent drop from January, U.S. ethanol exports remained strong in February at nearly 210 million gallons (mg), which is 36 percent higher than year-ago levels, according to the latest Renewable Fuels Association Trade Monitor report. More than half of February shipments went to Canada and the European Union, with the balance distributed across nine other countries. Canada …

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Strong Start for 2026 Ethanol and DDGS Exports

Cindy Zimmerman

U.S. ethanol exports kicked off 2026 at 212.1 million gallons (mg), according to the latest Renewable Fuels Association Trade Monitor for January 2026. Despite slipping 4% from December, it is 8 percent more than January 2025. Canada retained its position as the top destination with a 5% increase to 70.0 mg, with denatured fuel ethanol accounting for 90% of the …

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December Ethanol Exports Make 2025 Top 2 Billion Gallons

Cindy Zimmerman

U.S. ethanol exports in December hit 220.3 million gallons (mg), representing the second-largest monthly volume on record, according to the latest Trade Monitor report from the Renewable Fuels Association. This means 2025 ethanol exports exceeded a record 2 billion gallons for the first time, well surpassing annual shipments of 1.94 billion gallons in 2024. Roughly half of shipments went to …

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Japan and Indonesia Trade Deals Benefit Ethanol and Ag

Cindy Zimmerman

The framework of trade agreements with Japan and Indonesia announced this week will benefit U.S. farmers and ethanol producers, according to the Renewable Fuels Association. President Donald Trump announced a landmark agreement with Indonesia on Tuesday that will eliminate tariff barriers, on a preferential basis, on over 99% of U.S. products exported to Indonesia across all sectors, exempting U.S. food …

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Ethanol Report on FSMA Training Course

Cindy Zimmerman

Each year, U.S. ethanol plants produce millions of tons of distillers grains, a valuable co-product used around the world to feed all types of livestock. Under the regulatory oversight of the U.S. Food & Drug Administration, ethanol plants are required to comply with preventive controls requirements as mandated by the Food Safety Modernization Act, known as FSMA. To help producers …

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April U.S. Ethanol Exports Stay Strong

Cindy Zimmerman

U.S. ethanol exports moderated in April but remain strong, according to the latest report from the Renewable Fuels Association. Ethanol exports declined 12% in April to 172.3 million gallons (mg), about 8% below year-ago levels. Year-to-date U.S. ethanol exports reached 704.9 mg, marking a 10% increase over the same period last year. Canada remained the top destination despite a 15% …

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USTR Urged to Improve Access for US Ethanol in India

Cindy Zimmerman

Reps. Randy Feenstra (R-IA) and Adrian Smith (R-NE) and 15 of their colleagues are urging U.S. Trade Ambassador Jamieson Greer to seek improved market access for American agricultural exports of ethanol and distillers’ dried grains with solubles (DDGS) in India. “The long-term demand opportunity for DDGS alone could be two million metric tons per year valued at $500 million, which …

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