Biofuels
U.S. Biofuels Exports in 2024
Total Export Value
$5.13 Billion
Total Volume
606,484 Metric Tons
3-Year Average
$5.19 Billion
Compound Average Growth
9.8% (2015-2024)
| Market | Total Value (USD) |
|---|---|
| Canada | $2.27 Billion |
| United Kingdom | $532.32 Million |
| European Union | $422.18 Million |
| India | $420.89 Million |
| Colombia | $360.39 Million |
| Mexico | $197.21 Million |
| Peru | $189.42 Million |
| South Korea | $184.89 Million |
| Philippines | $138.3 Million |
| Singapore | $91.53 Million |
Data and Analysis
On June 10, 2025, Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) introduced an action plan to introduce E10 and E20 gasoline. As part of this plan, Japan aims to introduce a nationwide E10 gasoline option by 2030.
Post forecasts a 10 percent growth in fuel ethanol imports to 450 million liters in 2025, prompted by gasoline pool increases and uptake of voluntary E20 (20 percent ethanol blended to gasoline).
Post estimates India’s ethanol production in calendar year (CY) 2025 to reach 10.5 billion liters (BL), marking a 46 percent increase over 2024 due to improved feedstock availability and favorable monsoon conditions.
News and Features
Japan ’s new biofuels policy will help promote a cleaner, more sustainable energy future and will expand U.S. ethanol producers’ producers’ access to the Japanese market.
Foreign Agricultural Service Administrator Daniel Whitley led a USDA trade mission to the Philippines, July 18-21. He was joined by representatives from 29 U.S. agribusinesses and farm organizations and 10 state departments of agriculture, working...
On the first-ever FAS trade mission to Brazil, 22 U.S. companies and farm groups made great headway to expand their agricultural exports and develop their business relationships in Recife and São Paulo. Over the course of five days, as a result of...