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 …
Ethanol Exports Lower in April But Still Strong
U.S. ethanol exports dropped below 200 million gallons (mg) in April for the first time in six months amid broadly weaker shipments across several key markets, but still remained strong at 171.6 million gallons, according to the latest Trade Monitor report from the Renewable Fuels Association. Canada remained the top destination for U.S. ethanol, despite a 14 percent decline, while …
USTR Finds Brazil Unfairly Restricts Ethanol Market Access
The U.S. Trade Representative has concluded its Section 301 investigation of Brazil and found ethanol market access to be among several trade practices considered to be unreasonable or restrictive to U.S. commerce, noting that Brazil “abruptly discontinued its previously balanced tariff treatment of ethanol and has since failed to provide reciprocal tariff treatment for U.S. ethanol exports.” As a result, …
USDA Chart Illustrates Ethanol Export Growth
A multi-colored chart from USDA’s Economic Research Service illustrates the growth of U.S. ethanol exports over the last decade, as well as shifting market trends. Ethanol exports hit a record 2.13 billion gallons during the 2024/25 (September–August) corn marketing year, up 23 percent from the previous record year, and more than double the one billion gallons exported ten years ago …
Ethanol and DDGS Exports Grow in March
U.S. exports of ethanol increased four percent in March, while dried distillers grains (DDGS) exports grew by 12 percent the same month, according to the latest trade monitor report from the Renewable Fuels Association. March ethanol exports totaled 217.8 million gallons (mg) with Canada and the European Union accounting for about 60 percent of gallons shipped and the remainder distributed …
U.S. Partners Help Philippines Expand E20 Access
The U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council (USGBC) and member representatives recently joined a USDA Trade Mission to Manila, Philippines to maintain momentum for U.S. exporters of ethanol in that country’s growing economy. Renewable Fuels Association Vice President of Government Affairs Ed Hubbard and Eco-Energy Vice President of Global Trade Hagan Rose were among those who took part in the trade …
Ethanol Exports Still Strong in February
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 …
Strong Start for 2026 Ethanol and DDGS Exports
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 …
USDA FAS Administrator Confirms Ethanol Exports Unleashed
U.S. ethanol exports hit record levels in 2025 and USDA Foreign Agricultural Service administrator Daniel Whitley told ethanol industry representatives last week that the Trump administration is delivering unprecedented public-private support to keep the momentum going. Speaking at the National Ethanol Conference, Whitley outlined the agency’s three pillars — trade policy, market intelligence, and market development — and highlighted a …
Indonesia Trade Deal to Benefit U.S. Ethanol
The Agreement on Reciprocal Trade with Indonesia, signed last week by President Donald Trump, expands American market access to the world’s fourth most populous country while eliminating tariff barriers on over 99% of U.S. products exported to Indonesia across all sectors, including ethanol. Renewable Fuels Association President and CEO Geoff Cooper thanked President Trump and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer …