DDGS exports reached second-highest ever during 2016 at 11.48 million tons

February 15, 2017, 6:00 pm

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In Washington, U.S. exports of distillers grains totaled 11.48 million metric tons (mmt) in 2016, down 10 percent from 2015’s record-high but still the second-highest on record, according to a 10-page summary of 2016 ethanol co-product trade data published by the Renewable Fuels Association. DDGS exports were shipped to 50 countries on five continents last year.

According to the report, an estimated 31 percent of U.S. DDGS production was exported in 2016, meaning one out of every three tons produced was shipped to foreign markets. China was the leading destination for U.S. distillers grains, followed by Mexico, Vietnam and South Korea. However, U.S. DDGS exports to China plunged 63 percent in 2016 compared to 2015, as the country implemented anti-dumping and countervailing duties against U.S. product. Meanwhile, shipments to nine of the other top-10 markets experienced growth in 2016. In fact, DDGS exports to Mexico, Vietnam, South Korea, Turkey and Thailand grew by a combined 2.06 mmt in 2016, equivalent to the annual DDGS production of 10 average-sized ethanol plants.

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US ethanol exports hit 138 million gallons in February

April 5, 2017, 9:27 pm

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In Washington, U.S. ethanol exports hit 138 million gallons in February, the third-highest monthly volume on record, according to government data released today and analyzed by the Renewable Fuels Association. The February total falls short of only two other months—November 2011 (152.5 mg) and December 2011 (172.7 mg).

Brazil was again the top customer, taking in more than one-third of all U.S. ethanol exports (50.8 mg, or 37 percent) but 14 percent less than record shipments to Brazil in January. Canada also decreased its purchases in February with 24.7 mg (18 percent of total exports) entering the country. Sales to India, however, nearly doubled from the prior month, increasing from 13.2 mg to 24.3 mg. The United Arab Emirates (10.1 mg) and the Philippines (7.0 mg) were other significant importers in February. Year-to-date exports stood at 259.8 mg, up nearly 70 percent from the year-ago total of 154.1 mg.

Exports of U.S. undenatured fuel ethanol rose by 14 percent over January to a record volume of 106.3 mg—nearly double the quantity shipped two months prior. About half of the undenatured product (50.8 mg) went to Brazil. India received a quarter of U.S. undenatured fuel ethanol (24.2 mg), up 118 percent from its January intake. The UAE (10.1 mg) and Philippines (7.0 mg) rounded out top markets for undenatured fuel ethanol. Denatured fuel ethanol exports in February experienced a slight uptick, rising 1 percent to 26.7 mg. Canada and Peru again accounted for the bulk of the market, receiving 23.6 mg (88 percent) and 3.0 mg (11 percent), respectively.

Brazilian ethanol exports slide in May 35% from April

June 5, 2017, 4:49 pm

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In Brazil, ethanol exports slumped 35% in May compared April to just 83.6 million liters despite FOB prices falling 7% to $555.90/cu m. The figure was also 30% lower than May 2016 but that prices were also 20% higher last month. Exports have fallen by nearly half since the beginning of the year at 432 million liters. Most of the exports, about 305 million liters, went to the US, 7% more than in April. Exports to South Korea have fallen to almost nothing at just 6 million liters through April compared to 252 million liters during the same period last year due to increased competition from the US and Peru.

US ethanol exports ease thanks to higher prices at home

July 19, 2017, 4:27 pm

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In Texas, ethanol exports are beginning to ease in light of stronger domestic prices that are keeping the fuel at home, especially for the case of Brazil and India where much of the exports earlier this year were destined. Corn futures are helping to support ethanol prices in the US with a wary eye on dryness that may cut production this fall. In order to encourage exports to India, prices will have to fall at least 10 cents a gallon whereas for Brazil, the calculation is a bit murkier.

Argentina expects biofuel exports to Europe to pass 500,000 tons in 2018

November 7, 2017, 5:19 pm

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In Argentina, following the drop in anti-dumping tariffs to a maximum of 8.1% in September, the biodiesel industry has already exported 300,000 tons to the European Union, and it expects exports will jump to at least 500,000 metric tons next year. Prior to 2013 when the tariffs of up to 25.7% were imposed, Europe had been Argentina’s largest biodiesel export market. Despite the increase in exports to Europe, a drastic fall in exports to the US following the imposition of anti-dumping tariffs there saw overall Q3 exports drop year-on-year to $739 million.

Argentina’s biodiesel exports broke record in 2017 but 2018 looks rough

January 9, 2018, 5:44 pm

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In Argentina, despite challenges in the biodiesel export market with the US and European Union, the country still managed to break its export record in 2017 at 1.68 million metric tons, according to data from Centro de Estudios del Sistema Agroalimentario (Ceagro) at the Universidad Nacional de Lomas de Zamora. However, more than 1 million tons went to the US, a market that will shrink almost entirely. An increase on export taxes to 8% in 2018 is expected to hit export this year as well as the ongoing blockade by the US.

US February ethanol exports reach record high of 218.7 million gallons

April 12, 2018, 3:24 pm

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In Washington, the United States recorded the highest-ever monthly exports total for U.S. ethanol in February 2018 at 218.7 million gallons, according to data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. February sales bring U.S. ethanol exports to nearly 768 million gallons thus far in the 2017/2018 marketing year (September 2017-February 2018), a 6 percent increase over last year’s record-setting pace.

Brazil applied a 20 percent tariff in September 2017 on all imports of ethanol after a 600 million liter (158.5 million gallon) tariff rate quota (TRQ). Even with the full tariff applied, 103 million gallons of U.S. ethanol were shipped to Brazil in the month of February—the most ethanol exports to Brazil in a single month. Overall, Brazil has imported nearly 253 million gallons of U.S. ethanol this marketing year.

German Q1 biodiesel exports jump 30% on year

June 4, 2018, 4:24 pm

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In Germany, during the first three months of 2018, German exports of biodiesel rose strongly. Above all, demand from the U.S., Belgium and Austria saw sharp increases.

In the first quarter of 2018, biodiesel exports increased more than 30 percent from same period last year to 428,620 metric tons (128.67 million gallons). Around 84 percent of these exports were shipped to EU-28 countries. This was up 16 percent from the previous year.

The top purchaser of German biodiesel continued to be the Netherlands, with imports rising 6 percent to 156,860 tons (47.1 million gallons). Belgium moved up to second place, outstripping Poland and doubling its imports to 47,650 tons (14.3 million gallons). Nevertheless, Poland’s biodiesel purchases from Germany went up around 18 percent.

The U.S. recorded the biggest growth in imports, absorbing 42,651 tons (12.8 million gallons). In the same period last year, U.S. imports were very low at 24 tons (7,205 gallons). According to Agrarmarkt Informations-Gesellschaft (mbH), Austria, Sweden and Switzerland also imported considerably more German biodiesel than in the 2017 reference period.

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Ethanol production soars thanks to increased exports and margins

July 26, 2018, 10:55 am

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In Washington, Platts reports that Energy Information Agency data shows ethanol production rose to the highest level seen since December last week at 1.074 million barrels per day, likely as a result of the highest margins seen since early this year. Exports continue to draw down stocks in the Gulf Coast region, helping to reduce stocks overall on the week despite the ramp up in production. Nationwide stocks were 21.653 million barrels, down 115,000 barrels, while Gulf Coast stocks were 4.281 million barrels, down 370,000 barrels on the week.

Argentina freezes soy export tariffs to keep feedstock from flowing into China

August 20, 2018, 12:30 pm

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In Argentina, exporters have been shipping raw, unprocessed soybeans to China en masse, a move the government has put a stop to last week by freezing export taxes on beans at 26% as well as freezing taxes on meal and oil at 23%. Taxes on beans were being wound down to 23% in line with meal and oil by February 2019 but the new policy is meant to keep feedstock for biofuels and animal feed at home instead of shipping them unprocessed to China. So traders couldn’t suddenly boost massive exports ahead of the new policy coming into place, exports were frozen until August 16.

India blocks biofuels exports now too

August 29, 2018, 4:52 pm

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In India, just days after the government restricted imports of biofuels, the Financial Express reports that biofuel exports have been restricted now as well and will only be allowed with a license. Biodiesel exports doubled this year to nearly $5.4 million compared to last year. Previously, biofuel policy hadn’t encouraged and in some cases discouraged use of biodiesel, leaving producers no choice but to export but now regulations have changed to create a domestic market for the fuel.

Argentina to pass B10 mandate thanks to falling exports

September 5, 2018, 4:51 pm

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In Argentina, while exports are dropping, domestic consumption is seen rising this year to an all-time high of 1.48 billion liters, and for the first time since the policy was put in place in 2014, the blending rate will be above the mandated 10% at 10.3%. Some analysts blame the US’s anti-dumping duties on Argentine biodiesel as a key factor on squeezing production this season. The USDA estimates exports will fall 28% on the year to 1.35 billion liters.

US ethanol exports hit record in 2016/17 at 1.4 billion gallons

October 1, 2018, 4:27 pm

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In Washington, partnering with the Renewable Fuels Association, Growth Energy and USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service—and with support from the Market Access Program funds and state check-off contributions—the U.S. Grains Council has been able to help promote corn ethanol sales globally for a new export record in marketing year 2016/2017 of nearly 1.4 billion gallons.

Calendar year 2017 saw Council ethanol promotion programs in China, Japan, South Korea, Colombia, Peru, Canada, Mexico, India, the Philippines and Taiwan.

German biodiesel exports jump 14% on year during H1

October 8, 2018, 3:17 pm

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In Germany, PetrolPlaza reports that German biodiesel exports through June jumped 14% on the year to 880,000 metric tons with more than 12% of the total destined for non-European markets. Even though the Netherlands reduced imports 10% during the period, it remained the main destination market at 288,800 tons, while imports from Poland jumped by about a quarter to nearly 122,000 tons. The US saw the biggest demand shift however, importing a whopping 54,670 tons compared to just 67 tons during H1 2017.

Pakistan ethanol exports jumped to $425 million in revenues in 2018

January 21, 2019, 3:25 pm

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In Pakistan, the Dawn newspaper reports that ethanol exports soared last year to 653,443 metric tons compared to 572,056 tons in 2017. The average price for the ethanol exported was $650 per ton, brining receipts for 2018 to around $425 million. Currently there are 18 distilleries producing anhydrous ethanol, ENA and industrial ethanol. In the past, the sugar industry would dispose of molasses as a useless waste product but now is able to produce 2 metric tons of ethanol from 10 tons of molasses, fetching high prices on the global market.

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Malaysian palm oil exports jump nearly 31% in January

February 13, 2019, 12:58 pm

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In Malaysia, Platts reports that a jump in demand for palm oil from the European Union, India and China led to 21% more exports in January than during January 2018. Exports to Europe saw the largest jump by nearly 158% to 253,773 metric tons, while China was the largest destination at 317,212 tons, almost 18% higher on the month. A squeeze on stocks is expected ahead of March when more oil will be required for achieving the biodiesel blending mandate. On the other hand, biodiesel exports fell in January to 44,287 tons, more than 41% on the year.

Argentine biodiesel exports fall to zero during January and February

April 4, 2019, 5:50 pm

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In Argentina, local press reports that the soy industry is blaming a shift in government policy that no longer favors value-added products to a decimation of biodiesel exports during the first two months of the year. During January and February there were no biodiesel exports at all compared to exports valued at $176 million during the same period last year. Unprocessed soy oil exports, however, rose 68% on the year. Soymeal exports fell 12% on the year despite the fact that production rose 5%. Dried, unprocessed soy bean exports rose to $56 million this year versus just $6 million last year. The value of raw soybean imports during the summer period also tripled in value on the year.

Indonesian biodiesel association sees 2019 exports between 1 billion and 2 billion liters

May 2, 2019, 3:09 pm

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In Indonesia, Reuters reports that the national biodiesel association sees a best-case scenario of 2 billion liters of biodiesel exports this year, compared to 1.78 billion liters last year, but a worst-case scenario is closer to 1 billion liters. The low end of the scale takes into consideration the legal challenges brought about by the European Union’s ban on palm oil-based biodiesel. The situation was looking up during Q1 when exports rose 78% on the year to 173.5 million liters.

Brazilian ethanol exports jump in August to highest since October 2013

September 3, 2019, 4:42 pm

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In Brazil, Reuters reports that the country exported the most ethanol in August since October 2013 at 314 million liters, up from 241 million liters in August 2018, thanks to sugar mills continuing to focus on ethanol production rather than sugar as has been the case for the past two years. August’s figure is also higher than the July exports of 206.7 million liters. Brazil just agreed to extend its import of US-origin ethanol following senior officials meeting with President Trump last week but most of those imports occur during the inter-harvest period between January and March.

Chinese demand destruction seen hitting 2019 ethanol exports by 100 million gallons

September 12, 2019, 4:23 pm

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In China, the Ethanol Group President at The Andersons told Platts that US ethanol exports could fall to 1.5 billion gallons in 2019, down 100 million gallons on the year, as a result of reduced demand from China. As the industry looks for other markets to take up the missing gallons from China, India may become a target market, as well as Japan, Indonesia, Vietnam and the Philippines already targeted by the US Grains Council.