The European Union has been a major importer of U.S. ethanol in recent years, ranking third with 197 million gallons imported last year. The EU’s 2024 imports of U.S. ethanol represented a 54 percent increase over 2023. When it comes to distillers grains, the EU ranked sixth last year, purchasing 684 million metric tons of U.S. product, 46 percent above the prior year.
Renewable Fuels Association President Geoff Cooper talked with AgriTalk host Chip Flory this morning. When asked about ethanol’s role in the E.U./U.S. trade deal announced over the weekend, Cooper said American ethanol is, ‘front and center’ in trade negotiations, including the new deal with the European Union. Cooper was optimistic about global demand for U.S. ethanol, especially given newly negotiated trade relationships.
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