Ethanol Prices Steady Despite Rising Corn Feedstock Demand

December 19, 2025

The ethanol market has found stability at $1.60 per gallon. While prices have fallen 6.4% over the last month, the market is currently supported by record weekly production rates at U.S. mills and strong export demand.

US Ethanol Exports on Track for New Annual Record

December 18, 2025

The US ethanol industry is experiencing a surge in export demand, with current figures tracking 9% higher than the record set in 2024. This international appetite is pushing production beyond pre-pandemic levels even as domestic demand remains flat.

Ethanol Stability Tested by Plummeting Gasoline Prices

December 17, 2025

Ethanol prices are holding firm around $1.58 per gallon, but producers are facing a severe margin squeeze. The plunging price of its blending component, gasoline, is sharply reducing profitability despite steady costs for corn feedstock.

Ethanol Faces Pressure as Gasoline Prices Hit Multi Year Lows

December 16, 2025

Ethanol prices are under pressure, closely mirroring the sharp decline in the gasoline market. Although regulatory mandates maintain a baseline demand, the plunging price of its blend component is eroding blending profitability.

Ethyl Acetate APAC Report: Feedstock Pressure Squeezes Producer Margins

December 15, 2025

The Asia-Pacific ethyl acetate market is experiencing significant pressure on producer margins as feedstock costs escalate across the region. In India, ethyl acetate prices have surged by nearly 18% during the first half of December, driven by higher acetic acid and ethanol costs combined with Indian rupee depreciation.

Ethanol Prices Hold Steady Amidst Mixed Grain and Energy Signals

December 13, 2025

Ethanol prices are holding relatively steady around $1.60 per gallon. The market is caught between fluctuating corn prices and the broader weakness in the energy complex, specifically gasoline.

Maersk Trials Ethanol Blend Fuel as Maritime Decarbonization Accelerates

December 6, 2025

Shipping giant Maersk is trialing a 50/50 ethanol-methanol fuel blend to decarbonize maritime transport. The success of this trial could open a massive new industrial market for ethanol producers.

Gradual demand rebound expected

October 17, 2025

A recent report notes that after a modest 2024, demand recovery will be gradual in 2025, with agrochemicals showing volume growth despite pricing pressure and inventory normalization. Analysts predict a 15% increase in global demand, driven by emerging markets and sustainable agriculture practices.

Ethanol Prices Under Pressure Amidst Weak Gasoline Blending Economics

December 15, 2025

Ethanol prices are softening, closely following the downturn in the gasoline market. While corn feedstock prices remain firm, the plunging value of the product it is blended into is squeezing margins for ethanol producers.