U.S. ethanol exports rebounded in May, climbing 11 percent from April to 189.7 million gallons as demand strengthened across several key international markets. Canada remained the top customer, with imports rising 18 percent to a six-month high of 76.3 million gallons. Shipments to the European Union also increased 15 percent, meaning the two markets accounted for more than 60 percent of all U.S. ethanol exports during the month. Exports also surged to Nigeria, Colombia, and Vietnam, while shipments to South Korea and the United Kingdom declined.
Exports to Brazil and India remained virtually nonexistent. For the year, U.S. ethanol exports have topped one billion gallons, running 11 percent ahead of the same period in 2025. Meanwhile, exports of dried distillers grains, a valuable livestock feed co-product from ethanol production, rose six percent in May to 1.08 million metric tons, adding another boost to demand for the nation's ethanol industry.
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