U.S. ethanol production hit a record high of 1.13 million barrels per day (b/d) the week ending December 12, equivalent to 47.50 million gallons daily, according to the latest EIA data analyzed by the Renewable Fuels Association. Ethanol production was up 2.4% from the previous week and was 2.5% higher than the same week last year, and 5.9% above the …
Ethanol Exports Drop in September
After riding high in August, U.S. ethanol exports took a dive in September, sliding 21% to a seven-month low of 148.4 million gallons (mg), according to the latest Trade Monitor from the Renewable Fuels Association. Canada remained the top destination, importing 65.6 mg (-12%) and accounting for 63% of all denatured fuel ethanol sales. Exports to the European Union declined …
RFA Supports USTR Investigation of China Trade Actions
The United States Trade Representative (USTR) held a public hearing Tuesday to hear comments on whether a Section 301 investigation should be made into China’s commitments made as part of the 2020 Phase One Agreement, and the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) testified with a resounding yes. RFA President and CEO Geoff Cooper said a thorough investigation into China’s prejudicial trade …
RFA Calls for Reciprocal Duties on Chinese Ag Imports
In comments to the U.S. Trade Representative this week, the Renewable Fuels Association noted that while the Trump administration has worked to enforce a 2019 trade agreement, China has failed to satisfy commitments to increase trade in ethanol and distillers grains. Accordingly, RFA calls on the United States to implement reciprocal duties on U.S. imports of Chinese ag products. “On …
Ethanol Exports to Canada and EU Hit Records
U.S. ethanol exports increased to 188.8 million gallons (mg) in August, 15% above July and 24% ahead of year-ago levels, thanks to record-setting shipments to Canada and the European Union, accounting for nearly two-thirds of total volumes, according to the latest trade update from the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA). Canada climbed 11% to 74.4 mg, remaining the top outlet and …
Ethanol Production Hits Record High
U.S. ethanol production hit a record high for the last week of October, according to EIA data analyzed by the Renewable Fuels Association. For the week ending October 31, ethanol production ramped up 2.9% to a record high of 1.12 million b/d, equivalent to 47.17 million gallons daily. Output was 1.6% higher than the same week last year and 5.3% …
Ethanol Report on the Trade Front
The United States is on track to export a record amount of fuel ethanol for the second year in a row in 2025, driven by growing international demand. That demand was evident at the recent Global Ethanol Summit, hosted by the U.S. Grains and Bioproducts Council and supported by the Renewable Fuels Association, which drew more than 450 international buyers …
Ethanol Impact Tool Offers Global Insights
At last week’s Global Ethanol Summit in Washington D.C., the U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council (USGBC) introduced an Ethanol Impact Tool which brings global data to life, offering insights into ethanol’s role in reducing emissions and particulate matter, supporting economies and advancing energy security. “I am excited to share that the U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council is unveiling a new …
Southeast Asia Trade Deals Good for U.S. Ethanol
The Trump administration this week announced a series of trade deals and frameworks with several Asian countries, some of which include new market access for ethanol as well as additional opportunities for corn and corn products, like distiller dried grain solubles. U.S. Trade Representative’s Office (USTR) announced that agreements on reciprocal trade were reached with Cambodia and Malaysia, and frameworks …
US Ethanol Exports on Record Pace
According to a new EIA analysis, the United States is on track to export a record amount of fuel ethanol for the second year in a row in 2025, driven by growing international demand. In the first seven months of 2025, U.S. fuel ethanol exports averaged 138,000 barrels per day (b/d)—the highest January through July average in our data, which …