Ethanol Prices Trend, News, Chart, Market Analysis and Demand

NEW YORK - April 29, 2025 - PRLog -- North America

U.S. Ethanol market experienced notable price volatility. Prices trended upward early in the quarter, supported by steady demand from the fuel blending and industrial sectors, as well as aligned domestic production. October saw stable prices, buoyed by a 38% week-on-week surge in exports, which helped counteract minor inventory increases.

By mid-November, ethanol production hit a record 1.113 million barrels per day, largely driven by robust output from the Midwest. Strong global demand supported further price gains, although signs of weakening blending activity began to emerge as supply outpaced consumption. Rising inventories in late November added downward pressure on prices.

In December, ethanol prices declined sharply due to weakening export demand and growing inventories, indicating an oversupplied market. Slight reductions in both production and blending activity further contributed to the decline, despite stable domestic consumption and marginal gains in blending. The Gulf Coast and Midwest saw particularly reduced regional demand. By quarter's end, ethanol prices had fallen by 13% from the previous quarter.

Asia-Pacific

In the APAC region, particularly China, ethanol prices declined throughout Q4 2024, driven by supply surpluses and erratic demand. Early in the quarter, seasonal demand slowdowns and improved plant efficiency led to increased production, pushing prices downward. Falling corn prices further reduced production costs and pressured prices.

A brief period of market stabilization occurred mid-quarter, supported by consistent demand from blending and industrial sectors. However, the trend reversed as rising production capacity, soft export demand, and weak biofuel policy enforcement led to surplus conditions.

In the latter part of the quarter, limited buyer activity and rising inventories maintained the downward pressure. Though baseline demand from industrial and biofuel applications persisted, overall consumption remained subdued. Ethanol prices fell 8% quarter-over-quarter.

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Europe

Ethanol prices in Europe, especially Germany, followed a two-phase pattern in Q4 2024. Prices climbed in October and early November, fueled by strong fuel blending demand amid colder weather, supply constraints from plant outages, and import challenges. The push for renewable fuel usage added further support.

However, by late November and into December, prices declined due to reduced demand from both industrial and fuel sectors, along with a manufacturing slowdown across the Eurozone. Increased imports, particularly from Brazil under the EU-Mercosur deal, led to oversupply and a drop in prices. Overall, ethanol prices in the region declined 12% compared to the previous quarter.