Ethanol Market in the US
The ethanol market in the United States is a fundamental component of the energy and agricultural industries, closely linked to Corn production.
Ethanol is a renewable biofuel, primarily produced from corn, that can be blended with gasoline to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote greater energy independence. It is also used as a raw material in various industrial sectors, including the chemical and pharmaceutical industries.
The United States is the world's leading producer of ethanol, contributing to more than half of global production.
Analyzing this market requires an integrated view that considers various factors: from corn agricultural production, to ethanol demand, as well as export dynamics and price fluctuations.
The visualizations on this page show ethanol production across different regions of the USA, exports to major international markets, and price trends. Analyzing these indicators helps to better understand how ethanol demand influences agricultural and energy markets, as well as the role of the United States as a key player in the biofuel market.
Ethanol Production in the US
| ETHANOL PRODUCTION BROKEN DOWN BY THE DIFFERENT US AREAS - 1000 Barrels/day | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Area of the United States |
Last Month Apr 2026 |
Last Quarter Feb 26 - Apr 26 |
Last Semester Nov 25 - Apr 26 |
Average Arithmetic of the last 5 years |
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| Midwest | 1066.0 | +8.02% | 1048.0 | +2.14% | 1047.0 | +3.89% | 983.5 |
| Gulf Coast | 19.0 | +1.20% | 24.0 | +12.42% | 25.3 | -20.97% | 23.1 |
| East Coast | 11.0 | -9.72% | 10.8 | -1.82% | 10.8 | -2.29% | 11.4 |
| Rocky Mountain | 11.0 | -2.87% | 10.6 | -4.93% | 10.4 | -13.73% | 11.9 |
| West Coast | 10.0 | -0.45% | 9.1 | -4.39% | 9.2 | +5.63% | 8.8 |
| United States total | 1118.0 | +8.91% | 1102.7 | +2.20% | 1102.7 | +1.77% | 1038.8 |
| Source: EIA | |||||||
