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Mar 8, 2022TRADEUS

U.S. Exports of Ethanol and Distillers Grains Kick Off the New Year with Robust Volumes

US ethanol exports started 2022 at 123.8 million gallons, up 5% from December but 25% below the record January 2021 level. DDGS exports rose 16% in January to 1.09 million metric tons, the largest January volume on record.

WHY IT MATTERS

Strong DDGS export volumes tighten available supply for domestic feed buyers and support DDGS prices relative to corn. Ethanol export flows are a secondary driver for corn demand.

AFFECTSCorn◆DDGS▲

2 SOURCES
ethanolrfa.orgRenewable Fuels AssociationMar 8, 2022
mnbiofuels.orgLiliana TovarMar 9, 2022

Price reaction & history

Corn◆neutralSO FAR1d +0.4%5d +1.2%20d +10.0%

After 480 past neutral trade events, Corn moved a median +0.2% over 5 sessions (54% higher; middle half -1.1% to +1.6%), and +0.7% over 20.

Jul 3, 2025U.S. Exports of Ethanol and Distillers Grains Strengthened in May-5.1%
Sep 2, 2021U.S. Ethanol Exports Receded in July, While Distillers Grains Exports Strengthened-3.0%
Mar 6, 2025U.S. Ethanol and DDGS Exports Experience Vigorous Start to the New Year+1.8%
Mar 12, 2026U.S. Ethanol and DDGS Exports Post Strong Start to the Year+3.7%
Sep 7, 2022U.S. Exports of Ethanol and DDGS Pick Up the Pace in July+3.3%

DDGS▲bullish

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Corn CORN · GP ▸

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DDGS DDGS · GP ▸

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