September ethanol exports rise 5% to 148.5M gallons

In Washington, U.S. ethanol exports climbed 5% in September, reaching 148.5 million gallons (mg), with 70% of total shipments concentrated in just three primary markets. Canada retained its position as the top destination for the 42nd consecutive month, accounting for 44% of all U.S. ethanol exports. Exports to Canada rose 14% to a nine-month high of 64.9 mg, predominantly comprising denatured fuel. The United Kingdom, with U.S. ethanol shipments rising 25% to a two-month high of 21.1 mg, emerged as the largest market for undenatured fuel ethanol in September. Exports to the European Union continued an upward trajectory for the second consecutive month, surging 44% to a six-month peak of 18.3 mg. Other significant markets included Colombia (12.9 mg, up 30%), Mexico (6.9 mg, down 21%), Oman (6.0 mg, up 7%), India (5.6 mg, down 47%), and the Philippines (5.1 mg, a striking 380% increase). Notably, both Brazil and China were absent from the September export market. U.S. ethanol exports have reached a record 1.39 bg, marking a 37% increase compared to the same period last year. 

The U.S. imported 183,779 gallons of undenatured fuel ethanol, a 90% drop from August, sourced from Brazil and Canada. Total ethanol imports for the first nine months of the year reached 3.54 mg, down 80% compared to the same period last year.