# 2019 an L for ethanol - Brownfield Ag News

> Scott Irwin of the University of Illinois says the U.S. ethanol industry posted its first losing season since 2012, with an average loss of about $1.6 million per plant in 2019. He cites a weaker net trade position and efficiency gains, and says China's phase one purchases could lift ethanol exports and prices.

- Date: 2020-01-30 · published 2020-01-30T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: market · region US · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/55077-2019-an-l-for-ethanol-brownfield-ag-news
- Commodities: [DDGS](https://feedsoft.ai/c/DDGS.md), [Corn](https://feedsoft.ai/c/CORN.md)

## Why it matters

Losses could lead to idled plants and less DDGS output, while a China purchase push would support export-driven demand.

## Sources

- brownfieldagnews.com: https://brownfieldagnews.com/news/2019-an-l-for-ethanol/

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