2024 was a great year for U.S. ethanol exports, but what does 2025 hold?

“Ethanol was very competitive as a fuel last year.”

U.S. ethanol exports rose to a peak value of $7.5 billion last year, making a positive contribution to the U.S. trade balance, while also boosting farm incomes.

Renewable Fuels Association Chief Economist, Scott Richman spoke with RFD-TV’s own Suzanne Alexander on current trade conditions, what this means for producers, and what to expect moving forward in 2025.

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